<b>Hyrule Division:</b> <I>Round 1 - Match 2</I> – (8)Ganondorf vs. (9)Alucard

<b>Moltar's Analysis</b>

<b>Ganondorf</b>

Game/Series Known From: Legend of Zelda Series

Extrapolated Rank in 2002: N/A

Extrapolated Rank in 2003: 11th

Seed in 2002: N/A

Seed in 2003: 12

Lost in 2003 to Magus in Round 2

Second strongest newcomer in 2003

Yay, Ganondorf. Unfortunately for him, he received a horrible draw. After his outstanding performances last year with Tidus and Magus, he is still screwed over and given an 8 seed. Oh well…

<b>Alucard</b>

Game/Series Known From: Castlevania Series

Extrapolated Rank in 2002: 26th

Extrapolated Rank in 2003: 22th

Seed in 2002: 6

Seed in 2003: 6

Lost in Sweet 16 both Contests to Cloud and Sephiroth, respectively.

Received good draws in both SC2K2 and SC2K3.

Same as Ganondorf here. Deserved a higher seed and received a horrible draw. Looks like Alucard won't be making it to the Sweet 16 this year. He's going to have trouble getting out of Round 1.

Well, after Link vs CATS, we're going to need a good close match. Some may argue that Ganondorf will win easily because he beat Tidus, FFX star and a tough opponent, by about 1,600 votes, and lost to Magus, another tough opponent by 550 votes. Magus went on to lose against Link 65-35, which is pretty impressive knowing Link's strength. Alucard on the other hand, beat Tails and Duke in 2002, and Bomberman and Kirby in 2003 to get to the Sweet 16. All easy opponents. Well, that is my argument. Ganondorf will beat Alucard. Yes, it does seem like it is a tough decision at first, but once you look at the stats, it's simple.

<b>Moltar's Bracket Says:</b>Ganondorf will win.

<b>Moltar's Prediction is:</b> Ganondorf 59% - Alucard 41%

<b>Dp's Analysis</b>

It's a damn shame that one of these two characters, who have found such success in these contests, will have to lose in Round 1 (and the other will surely lose in Round 2). While Alucard is quite badass, so is Ganondorf, the villain of the extremely popular Legend of Zelda series. While the Castlevania series is quite popular as well, it doesn't add up to the popularity of the Legend of Zelda series. Ganondorf shouldn't even be an 8-seed, but CJayC was obviously trying to set up Link vs. Ganondorf in Round 2. Alucard should be seeded higher as well, but oh well. This basically comes down to Legend of Zelda versus Castlevania, and we know Legend of Zelda wins that battle. This is probably the easiest of the 8 vs. 9 matches to call, Ganondorf isn't going to lose. A first round exit is all a part of Alucard's plan…

<b>DpOblivion's Bracket says:</b> Ganondorf

<b>DpOblivion's Prediction is:</b> Ganondorf over Alucard 58%-42%

<b>Ulti's Analysis</b>

Of all the company vs company matches coming in the second round, Alucard has the best chance to prevent the inevitable. Unfortunately for him, he has no chance whatsoever to win this match. Taking down Tails, Duke Nukem, Bomberman, Kirby, and Perfect Dark is all well and good, but taking down a character on par with Magus is an entirely different animal.

<b>Ulti's Bracket/Predction</b> - Ganondorf/Ganondorf with 63.95%

<b>Cena's Analysis</b>

There really isn't much to say about this. Alucard has nothing going for him this time. His

opponents last year were generally weak, and Ganondorf put the hurting on some pretty

tough customers. Facing Ganondorf in the first round, who is up against Link with a win

really doesn't help the son of Dracula by any means.

Cena's Vote: Ganondorf

Cena's Prediction: Ganondorf with 65% (Even Tidus could beat Alucard on GameFAQs, so

expect this much of an ass kicking)