Gaming is an industry that is in a great place right now and has been on an upward curve for a good few years. This sees it firmly established as a multimillion-dollar sector globally, with legions of loyal fans who love to play the latest hits. With firms such as Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft all helping to push gaming onward, the future looks bright.
For some avid gamers, playing their favorite titles and keeping up with the latest industry news is not enough. They also like to show their love for this hobby by having gaming-inspired tattoos inked onto their skin.
But which are the five most popular games that have inspired their own tattoo styles?
Mega Moolah
Mega Moolah is a truly iconic slot and is found at online casinos in New Zealand, the UK, the USA and many other countries. Released in 2006, it has a cute African safari theme and symbols that include lions, elephants and zebras.
It’s this safari/animal theme that has inspired some truly eye-catching tattoo styles over the years. This is not really a surprise when the love people have for animals in general and the major African animals in particular is considered.
This has seen keen fans of the slot hit the tattoo parlor to ink their love for it onto their skin. From roaring lions to cute giraffes and unusual kudus, the styles of tattoo the game has inspired are impressive. For those gamers who like to go the extra mile, Mega Moolah’s witch doctor scatter is one tattoo that is a real talking point.
The Witcher
Launched in 2007, The Witcher has been a very popular game for people to play and often makes the latest gaming headlines. It also inspired a hit TV show that once had actor Henry Cavill at the helm. The game itself focuses on Geralt of Rivia and tracks his journey as a monster hunter who is trying to find his place in the world.
The Witcher is known for having a very loyal army of gaming fans and many have had tattoos inspired by it to show their dedication. As might be expected, the main character of Geralt of Rivia is the one seen most often, and many fans will have his image on their arms, legs or back. Other characters in this game that are a popular tattoo for fans to have include Ciri of Cintra and Yennefer of Vengerberg.
Borderlands
When it comes to gaming-inspired tattoo styles, Borderlands must get a mention. This franchise has seen some of the finest video game tattoos ever and really does lend itself to the art of the ink. This is due to its range of distinctive characters and the standout shaded approach to design.
The colorful nature of titles in the Borderlands franchise also makes them popular with gamers looking to get a tattoo that really catches the eye. The game itself is an open-world romp with a real sense of humor, and uses innovative multi-player mechanics. Another series of games with an army of loyal followers, it has provided inspiration for some truly creative tattoos.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls is a series of role-playing games produced by Bethesda Game Studios. With a focus on open-world gameplay, it has sold over 50 million copies globally and picked up lots of fans during that time. Although all of their games have been hits, 2011’s Skyrim is perhaps the most well regarded.
The distinctive look of Skyrim and the range of cool characters in it has also been behind many gaming-inspired tattoos. Inkings based on the main character of Dragonborn are good examples of this, as are designs that include fire-breathing dragons.
Mass Effect
As this list shows, it can be the long-running game franchises that inspire the most tattoos or tattoo styles. Hit sci-fi series Mass Effect is a classic example and has been behind lots of designs that fans have immortalized on their bodies.
Perhaps the most popular is the franchise’s cool main character, Commander Shepard. His brooding good looks amid a galactic backdrop certainly win prizes for style. Various symbols from this series of games, from N7 to the Human Alliance, have also provided the inspiration for some tremendous tattoos.
Awesome gaming-inspired tattoo styles
Although this is not an exhaustive list of every single game that has inspired some amazing tattoo styles, it does at least give a taste of it. With gaming becoming more popular every year and tattoos also becoming more commonly seen, it will be interesting to see which hits end up inked on people’s bodies next.
