7 Iconic Hispanic Characters in Video Games

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Hispanic Heritage Month is here, and what better way to kick off the season than to look back at some of the most iconic Hispanic video game characters? From heroic protagonists such as Spider-Man’s Miles Morales to unforgettable side players like Jackie Welles of Cyberpunk 2077 and villainous favorites like Sombra from Overwatch, there's no shortage of excellent Hispanic characters in gaming.

Hispanic representation in video games has gone from sidekicks and villains to leading heroes and scene-stealing, beloved icons. Here are some of our favorites...

While Carlos may share the spotlight with series protagonist Jill Valentine in Resident Evil 3: Nemesis and its subsequent remake in 2020, he’s only been in one game since (three if you count The Umbrella Chronicles). His heroic demeanor, tragic backstory as a child soldier, and snazzy haircut make him not only one of the standout characters in the series, but also one of the most memorable heroes in a franchise full of iconic protagonists and villains. Here’s hoping we see Carlos again sometime…

It takes a lot to stand out in a series full of characters that are both memorable and downright unique. King is a luchador who, unlike a typical Mexican wrestler, swaps a traditional luchador mask for a jaguar mask and in some iterations of the Tekken series has a seriously fashion-forward sense of style. While King’s look may be goofy in a series full of big, goofy and eccentric characters, he’s based on two real-life masked wrestlers: Japanese legend Satoru Sayama a.k.a. Tiger Mask and Fray Tormenta, a Catholic priest who took a side job as a luchador in order to raise money for his orphanage. While King doesn't speak much in the series outside of the occasional growl — which is