Which gaming mascot was originally created as a placeholder character but became so popular that it was kept as the company's official brand representative?

Gaming mascots have become iconic symbols that represent major gaming brands, often transcending their original games to become cultural phenomena. From Nintendo's Mario to SEGA's Sonic, these characters have shaped the visual identity and marketing strategies of gaming companies. Test your knowledge about the history, transformations, and surprising facts behind these virtual brand ambassadors that have defined generations of gaming experiences.

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Master Chief from Halo (Microsoft)
Crash Bandicoot (Sony PlayStation)
Kirby (Nintendo)
Spyro the Dragon (Activision)