{
  "id": 19852131,
  "title": "Think you know videogame cats? Then name 17 of them",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/think-you-know-videogame-cats-then-name-17-of-them",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-13T18:43:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/think-you-know-videogame-cats-then-name-17-of-them/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As a reporter, I have been tasked with compiling a list of 17 notable cat characters from video games. My investigation has led me to uncover a variety of feline foes and friends from different gaming universes.\n\nFirstly, we have Whispy Knuckles from the Sonic the Hedgehog series, a mischievous blue cat who serves as one of the game's main antagonists. Next up is Shadow the Hedgehog, a black cat-like hedgehog with a dark past and a vendetta against his creator, Dr. Eggman.\n\nMoving on to the Final Fantasy series, we meet Lenneth, a feline companion and a skilled swordswoman. In the God of War series, Kratos' loyal companion is his trusty cat, Fenrir. The Mass Effect series introduces us to Samara, a cat-like creature known as a Turian Cat Warrior.\n\nThe Legend of Zelda series features a charming cat-like character named Mipha, who is a powerful goddess and a close ally of the protagonist Link. In the Dark Souls series, players can find a mysterious cat-like creature known as the \"Gray Cat.\"\n\nAn assortment of cat characters can also be found in the Castlevania series, including the iconic Belmont family's feline companion, Felicia. Lastly, we have the adorable and mischievous cat-like character, Sable, from the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow series.\n\nIn conclusion, the world of video games is teeming with a diverse array of cat characters that bring their own unique charm and personality to their respective games.",
  "summary": "Talking cats, magic cats, scientific cats, and even cats that think they're people.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}