27 game-inspired characters made in ModNation Racers
From Avatar to Zangief, everyone's represented
The beta is still open in Europe, but allthe places have been taken, so sadly if you haven't got on it already, you'll have to wait until the full game launches later this year. Until then, check out these frankly brilliant custom creations:
Modern gaming icons
Gordon Freeman by ConnorMatthew123
Helghast by ssaannttii
Jak by Dafrol
Kratos by Math50100
Nathan Drake by XxSteviexX
Sly Cooper by hennesder7
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Old Snake by DanFish88
Patapon by da-wolfdude
Vault Boy by Sion1983
Sackboy by santagun
Sam Fisher by Blood_God_UK
Grey Fox by Zooplakton
Fighters
Chun Li by rockcut777
Mai Shiranui by rockcut777
Zangief by (you guessed it) rockcut777
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Justin was a GamesRadar staffer for 10 years but is now a freelancer, musician and videographer. He's big on retro, Sega and racing games (especially retro Sega racing games) and currently also writes for Play Magazine, Traxion.gg, PC Gamer and TopTenReviews, as well as running his own YouTube channel. Having learned to love all platforms equally after Sega left the hardware industry (sniff), his favourite games include Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams, Zelda BotW, Sea of Thieves, Sega Rally Championship and Treasure Island Dizzy.