bowserLast week, the Telegraph revealed its list of the “Top 10 Video Game Villains” and two Nintendo nasties made the cut.

The first of these was Zelda villain and wielder of the Triforce of Power, Ganondorf, who came in at sixth place and was described by the newspaper as “a terrifying embodiment of evil”.

The top spot on the list was nabbed by Mario’s ever-present nemesis, Bowser, who came in first for his constant abductions of Princess Peach, along with his ongoing plans for “universal domination”.

I don’t know how much credence you can give a list that ranks M. Bison as the second-greatest villain of all time, but it’s a worthwhile chance to take a look at some of the characters that continue to provide heroes, and gamers, a reason to wake up in the mornings.