Even if the fate of the world is on their shoulders, some game characters won't give up their vices. In some cases, that vice is cigarettes. Here are 10 game characters who make smoking look cool...

For too long, political correctness has choked expression much like smoking might choke someone’s lungs. Back in the good old days, it was common for prominent pillars of society to be seen smoking: baseball players, gangsters, Popeye. Now it’s incredibly frowned upon, because “smoking may slowly kill you,” if you believe “proven medical facts.” But there are a proud few in gaming who celebrate their freedom to poison themselves, even if it means a T-rating and a lower life expectancy. Plus they offer helpful hints on the lesser known positives of tobacco.
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  • 3
    Seeker X Jun 20, 09
    "You may know a lot about science, but you don't know how good a cigarette tastes in the morning."

    -Snake, MGS1.
  • 1
    Dragoshi1 Jun 20, 09
    I knew Snake was gonna be in there
    • 1
      Xenctuary Jun 20, 09
      Oh yes, that's the first character that came to mind for me too!
  • 2
    Bale Fire Jun 21, 09
    Lol at the anti smoking game at the end
  • 0
    Storm Jun 21, 09
    Haha, great list. Some favorite up there, like Snake, Cid, and the Spy.
  • 1
    pooOBKp Jun 21, 09
    I'm glad Bill made the list, I've always noticed that cigarette in his mouth. It's so incredible to fight in a zombie apocalypse and smoke through the entire time.

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