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Yoshi, Tails and Navi Among the MOST Popular Video Game Sidekicks


- The most popular video game sidekick is Yoshi from Super Mario World, receiving 71% of the votes
- Sonic the Hedgehog’s sidekick Tails ranks in second (67%) according to a worldwide poll
- 62% of the votes place Navi from The Legend of Zelda in third place
- Ashley (Resident Evil) and Palico (Monster Hunter World) are the least popular
- 75% of voters think sidekick characters should have their own video game
While we continue to spend more time at home, we have all been searching for ways to fight the boredom. For many of us, this has included playing our favourite video games. As we escape reality and get lost in the game, we often find ourselves falling even more in love with the characters, but their sidekicks too.
With that in mind, OnBuy.com wanted to discover the most loved sidekick characters in video games by asking 4,228 gamers worldwide to pick their favourites.*
Top 10 Sidekicks
In first place, and crowned the most loved sidekick character, is Yoshi from Super Mario World who stole a whopping 71% of votes. The Nintendo dinosaur is hard not to love with his distinctive powers and lovable character.
Tails from Sonic the Hedgehog lands in second with 67% of votes. It comes as no secret as he is sweet-natured and humble, who, before meeting Sonic, was picked on for having two tails – perhaps he wins on the sympathy votes!
Third on the list we find none other than fairy Navi (62% of votes) who stars in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. She is an impressive member of the team as the first canonical character in the series to have voice acting.
Super Mario Brothers makes a second appearance on the list with Mario’s much-loved brother Luigi in fourth. Appearing in many games released by Nintendo and picked by 59% of gamers, he’s deserving of his place.
Closing the top five is Diddy Kong who appears in Donkey Kong Country. Known for being a quick thinker and the fastest and most agile member of the Kong Family, he’s a firm favourite among 57% of voters.
Popular games Halo and Fallout also make the top 10 list with characters Cortana (39%) and Dogmeat (36%).

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Kambi Group plc repurchase of shares during 23 April – 29 April 2025
Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”) has during the period 23 April to 29 April 2025 (the “Buyback Period”) repurchased a total of 10,000 ordinary shares (ISIN: MT0000780107) as part of the share buyback programme, within the mandate approved at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 20 June 2024 (the “Programme”).
The objective of the Programme is to achieve added value for Kambi’s shareholders and to give the Board increased flexibility with Kambi’s capital structure by reducing the capital. The Programme is being carried out in accordance with the Maltese Companies Act, EU Market Abuse Regulation No 596/2014 (“MAR”) and other applicable rules.
During the Buyback Period, Kambi repurchased a total of 10,000 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 118.45 SEK. From the beginning of the Programme, which started on 6 November 2024, until and including 29 April 2025, Kambi has repurchased a total of 1,262,000 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 108.89 SEK per share.
During the Buyback Period, Kambi has repurchased shares as follows:
Date | Aggregated daily volume (number of ordinary shares) |
Weighted average share price per day (SEK) |
Total daily transaction value (SEK) |
23 April 2025 | 2,000 | 120.13 | 240,268 |
24 April 2025 | 2,000 | 117.86 | 235,710 |
25 April 2025 | 2,000 | 119.02 | 238,034 |
28 April 2025 | 2,000 | 117.57 | 235,133 |
29 April 2025 | 2,000 | 117.68 | 235,365 |
All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm by Carnegie Investment Bank AB on behalf of Kambi. Following the acquisitions and as of 29 April 2025, Kambi’s holding of its own shares amounted to 1,262,000 and the total number of issued shares in Kambi is 29,903,619 ordinary shares. Under the Programme Kambi is authorised to repurchase a maximum of 3,127,830 ordinary shares, up to a maximum amount of €12.0 million.
A full breakdown of all transactions carried out during the Buyback Period is attached to this announcement.
Information on the Programme is available on Kambi’s website, kambi.com/investors/share-information/
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WinSpirit Casino Earns AskGamblers Certificate of Trust
WinSpirit is proud to announce that it has officially received the Certificate of Trust from AskGamblers—one of the most respected accolades an online casino can achieve.
This certificate is awarded only to platforms that demonstrate exceptional standards in key areas such as fast payouts, high player ratings, and a strong commitment to responsible gambling. It reflects WinSpirit’s dedication to player satisfaction and further strengthens the brand’s reputation as a trustworthy, high-performing casino.
With this recognition, WinSpirit reaffirms its promise to players: that their funds and personal data are protected, their rights are upheld, and their experience is both fair and rewarding.
“Receiving the Certificate of Trust is not just a badge of honour – it reflects the daily effort we put into building a casino that players and partners can rely on” — says Kate Van Engelen, PR Manager at WinSpirit.
“It motivates us to continue setting the bar high in fairness, support, and transparency,” she added.
AskGamblers is an acclaimed casino affiliate website, renowned for offering players unbiased, accurate, and up-to-date information about online casinos.
The AskGamblers Certificate of Trust now takes pride of place on the WinSpirit website, serving as a clear symbol of quality, reliability, and transparency.
With over 17,000 games, a wide range of payment methods, 24/7 customer support, and generous bonuses, WinSpirit continues to set the standard for excellence in online gaming.
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A New Era Arrives As GTO Wizard Technology Integrates With GGMillion$ Live Stream
In the late 1990s, the introduction of the hole card camera revolutionized televised poker, letting fans finally experience the hidden drama and brilliance behind every hand.
Now, GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, together with GTO Wizard, poker’s leading educational platform, is proud to announce the next great leap in live poker broadcasting. Starting next Tuesday, May 6th, the GGMillion$ final table stream will feature live, on-screen analysis powered by GTO Wizard’s state-of-the-art technology.
For selected hands, viewers will see real-time strategy insights, revealing the optimal play at each betting street, and letting fans instantly track when players stick to Game Theory Optimal (GTO) strategy or go their own way. The GGMillion$ commentary team will also have access to GTO Wizard’s AI live analysis, allowing for even deeper, more nuanced coverage of the action.
This integration doesn’t just revolutionize the viewing experience — it brings a new layer of transparency and trust to the game. Each player’s decisions at the final table will be monitored for fairness, ensuring the highest integrity on the game’s biggest stage.
For the first time, poker fans will get a front-row seat to the true strategic battleground — and experience exactly what separates the world’s best players from the rest. The future of poker broadcasting is here. See it unfold live on May 6.
GGMillion$ is poker’s premier high-roller tournament, a weekly $10,300 tournament with a $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool, attracting the game’s elite every week. Learn more about GGMillion$ here: ggpoker.com/tournaments/ggmillions/
GTO Wizard AI has revolutionized the way poker is learned and played, continuing to push the boundaries of game theory innovation. Learn more about GTO Wizard AI here: blog.gtowizard.com/ai-and-the-future-of-poker/
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