Who is the most influential new IP character of the current gen?

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I don't think any of these characters have been hugely influential in and of themselves (the IPs they're in and the storytelling methods used in said IPs, probably). But I'd go with either Drake or Commander Shepard. The former because Nolan North is now officially everywhere, and the latter because certain RPGs have already adopted similar approached to lead characters (Alpha Protocol anyone?)