Yeah, I was thinking the same thing, that list can't be accurate. I'd guess the most known among non-gamers would be in order Mario, Pac-Man, Pikachu, Sonic, Donkey Kong, Master Chief, Lara Craft. Pretty sure that Mario, Sonic, and Pikachu have all had balloons in the Macy's day parade, so that likely increased awareneess among non-gamers. And Pac-Man is iconic, alot of older people who used to play games in Arcades when they were kids/teenagers but no longer play games would know who he is.

I grew up in the global USA

Seriously though, yes I am technically German, but I did spend most of my life so far in the states so.....most people consider me more American than anything else

If you can't see yourself as the Chief I regret to inform you that you're just not awesome enough. Perhaps try buying more Doritos and Mountain Dew. If symptoms of non awesomeness persist I recommend seeing a doctor 

Stop talking about Mountain Dew, lol, you're making me want some Mountain Dew Game Fuel and it's not available right now. Hopefully MS partners with Mountain Dew to bring back Game Fuel for Halo 5 this year, like they did with Halo 3 and the Xbox One's launch. The Game Fuel slurpee is simply amazing.

I find that hard to believe considering xbox one comes with a lifetimes supply of both and and a free signed poster of the Dorito Pope that you can hang near your 12 gauge.