15 Most Offensive Gaming Characters Ever

8. Roman Bellic (Grand Theft Auto IV)

The Character: Protagonist Nico's older cousin Roman, who lures Nico to the U.S. with the promise of fortune, success and beautiful women...only for the reality to be a crummy apartment, a stack of debt and a dull dayjob.

Why They're Offensive: Even ignoring the massive a**hole factor that comes with manipulating someone into moving countries, Roman is an assault on the eyes and ears every time his presence is felt. He becomes a frequent burden throughout the game when you're conducting missions, begging you to come play bowling with him, such that Roman's behaviour has even become a popular Internet meme.

As a result, be totally honest with yourself: if you got the ending where Roman was assassinated, you felt absolutely nothing. Nothing but joy, anyway. He's the epitome of an annoying video game sidekick, and a pretty painful immigrant stereotype all at once.