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Presented by Philips OneBlade | Beards and video games have a long history. Many of the medium’s most revered characters are sporting at least some kind of stubble, from hardy heroes like Barrett Wallace to vicious villains like Ganondorf.

But facial whiskers aren’t just about looking like a pirate or a hipster – they have other uses, from use as a narrative aid to increased immersion through character customisation.

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