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Top 6 Awesome Ink on Gamers

Top 6 Awesome Ink on Gamers

Our beloved industry encompasses a certain unique culture that is really only understood by those that appreciate it. The outside world still looks at us with a certain unjust disdain. Face it, gamers only understand fellow gamers and our culture. The great thing about our industry has got to be the various subcultures that dominate the landscape. There are the t-shirt designs only we understand, the tons of Pokemon fanatics with Pikachu obsessions, and even the hardcore FPS players who work meaningless jobs during the day, but truly feel alive between the hours of 8pm to midnight. Then, there is the tattoo trend sweeping our industry. People get some amazing art emblazoned on their skin. Join us as we highlight the top seven gaming tattoos of all time.

Fallout

Fallout

Eventually, this is all going to fade together into one giant blob of colors and indistinguishable characters from a game that once was. Until then, we are going to marvel at this Fallout -inspired beauty. It is a classic rendition of an equally classic series. This is one of the best and most comprehensive Fallout tattoos we’ve ever seen.

Portal

Portal

This one might be rather basic in the grand scheme of things, but it’s still pretty awesome. This Portal tattoo couple’s tattoo is really cool when you consider the context of the game. Having each side of the portal tattooed on two separate individuals is intriguing and fits right in line with the game’s overall premise. It is simple, yet deeply meaningful, and that makes this a top pick for us.

8-Bit Pokemon

8-Bit Pokemon

I absolutely love this simple 8-bit Ash and Pikachu from the Pokemon franchise. When doing the research for this list, I tried to pull out a few simple, yet effective pieces to put on display. Anyone can put together an epic sleeve or full back piece, but it takes some real thought to put together simple and basic like this one. This is a nod to two iconic characters and perhaps even a favorite moment in gaming, and it is simply excellent!.

Lego Batman

Lego Batman

This isn’t the most dynamic body art I’ve seen, nor is it the most complex piece. However, I’ve never seen a Lego Batman tattoo, let alone one that conveys the true essence of the game. This piece has everything you need. There is Batman, a sinister Joker, and the bolded letters that are synonymous with the Lego Batman titles.

Link

Link

I’m a sucker for anything relating to Nintendo’s golden cast of characters, especially in the tattoo form. They’re timeless, unique, and always seem to be done very well. This Link piece is no exception. The artist did a fantastic job capturing the true grit and essence of one of Nintendo’s most beloved characters.

The Multi-game Sleeve

The Multi-game Sleeve

A lot of work went into crafting this unique piece that extends from the tip of the shoulder and wraps all the way down the arm. This tattoo definitely has some special meaning to the owner, with a wide range of video game characters in a rather unique art style. Can you pick out all the games represented? I see The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, and Street Fighter!

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