Quad Mode: 10 Iconic Video Game Characters Go Back To College

At some point, even the greatest gaming franchises need to give it a rest. Where will their characters go to prepare for the rest of their life?

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Gaming characters represent everything we wish we could be, but let’s face it: most of them didn’t get a college education. So what happens when they lose their current jobs? An undergrad degree isn’t necessarily an indicator of intelligence or success, but in this job market most employers are going to be sticklers for that diploma (and don’t forget the alumni network). In celebration of March Madness, then, we’re examining where 10 of our favorites would likely enroll after their franchises are finally run into the ground.  Why are we doing this? Because our NCAA bracket’s gone to hell and we’re bored. 

Oh, and because Princess Peach never got the college experience, and she DESERVES it. 

By Ryan Woo

Bayonetta (Bayonetta): UC Berkeley

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Ezio Auditore (Assassin's Creed II/Brotherhood): University of Texas, Austin

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Lara Croft (Tomb Raider Series): Bryn Mawr

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Marcus Fenix (Gears Of War Series): Wartburg College

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Samus Aran (Metroid Series): University of Tokyo

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Link (Legend of Zelda Series): Brown

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Fat Princess (Fat Princess): UCLA

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Nathan Drake (Uncharted Series): Duke

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Tommy Vercetti (Grand Theft Auto: Vice City): USC

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Princess Peach (Super Mario Bros. Series): Arizona State

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