5 most iconic hats and 5 coolest gloves worn by video game characters

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Video games must make their characters distinct so that they are easily identifiable and have certain traits that immediately bring them to mind when players see these in real life. To do this, game designers give characters a particular feature, such as a scar for Geralt from The Witcher or a masterful-looking beard like Kratos.

One good video game technique for making characters look unforgettable is giving them an accessory. Hats are one example, offering characters a decidedly distinct look, making them stand out from the rest of the NPCs, and sometimes becoming integral to their identities.

Another great example is rare or unique-looking gloves, especially for characters who specialize in close-quarters combat. This may signify their brawler status and present a clear warning to their opponents.

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Arthur Morgan is the protagonist of Red Dead Redemption 2, the prequel to Rockstar Games' cowboy-inspired video game Red Dead Redemption. Compared to the previous protagonist, John Marston, who had a rather iconic outfit and a scar across his face, Arthur doesn't have any such features.

While users can dress up Arthur in any clothes they can get their hands on across the game, without his iconic hat, his look is incomplete. Dubbed in the game as 'Arthur's Hat,' it's an old patched hat with a small length of rope running across and looks kind of grubby.

And yet somehow, this hat feels the most appropriate for this gunslinger's rough-around-the-edges but kind-hearted demeanor. Not to mention that in the trailers and promo images, this is the hat Arthur is seen wearing, which went a long way to set his iconic look.

Mario has never been seen without his iconic red newsboy cap since his