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patapon
See Patapon March Across Human Flesh
Masatomo Ueda likes Patapon. A lot more than you or I like Patapon. He likes it so much he's not only got himself a Patapon tattoo, but made himself Patapon prey in the process. More »
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Comment by AlbenoEpiX: Someone needs to give this guy a patupon the back. 10 Responses | Other threads
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Ms. Pac-Man Tattoo Might Limit Career Options
Lord knows we encourage enough tatting around here, but like the mafia, we don't deliberately go for the face.
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By Owen GoodComment by Nicholas Kier: Am I the only one who sees this and wonders why there are dots BEHIND Ms. PacMan? Does this Ms. PacMan... 22 Responses | Other threads
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Tattoos
The 10th is the Tattoo Anniversary, Right?
The 10th is actually the aluminum or tin anniversary. But rather than give each other cookie cutters or Reynolds wrap, reader mlazy and his wife got inked. With his n' hers Pac-Tattoos. (He gives a shout-out to his artist, Skin Deep Ink, and we'll oblige). Yes that's hers on the left and his on the right. (Arm hair: Dead giveaway) Congratulations mlazy and Ms. mlazy! Remember, on the 20th, you have to get shoulderblade-to-shoulderblade tattoos of Chun Li and Ryu. So start saving up now!
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By Owen GoodComment by Redface: New Milford, CT? That's not to far from my Hometown. I think i'll hit them up for my first tat. 2 Responses | Other threads
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Comment by Mommar: I hate tatoos on chicks. It's a waste of a perfectly good piece of skin. 9 Responses | Other threads
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tattoos
Show Us Your Tats
Two more readers have decided to permanently mark their bodies to show how much they love gaming (and wearing sleeves for job interviews). More »
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Comment by Bialia: i thought that was nel zelpher. never thought i'd see her in tattoo form. 8 Responses | Other threads
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tattoos
Tattoos: Area Man Hoping Fallout 3 WIll Be Critical Success
You are doing it wrong! You are supposed to wait until AFTER a game is lauded as a bona fide classic before you get its iconography indelibly etched into your flesh. More »
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Comment by DNAgent: "Sure, Fallout 3 is looking good and all signs point to it being a decent game.." Actually, all signs point to... 5 Responses | Other threads
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tattoos
A Serious, Permanent Metal Gear Solid 3 Fan
Kotaku reader and Philadelphian "daeeatsall" is not what you might call a "casual" fan of Metal Gear. This pair of Metal Gear Solid 3-inspired tattoos that have effectively eliminated him from the regular workforce are a testament to that, with a "Zombie" facepainted Snake on his right and an Eva on his left. We'll just sit back and admire tattoo artist Bird's work on his hands, keeping our opinions to ourselves. We'd hate for any misconstrued words to be misinterpreted and to be on the receiving end of those meaty fists. Yikes!
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Comment by MrShoop: If you are a big fan of a game, and want to show it off, I'd suggest a t-shirt or... more » | Other threads
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sonic the hedgehog
Oh Dear...Sega Fans...
Yeah, you love Sonic, OK? We all do. But there's a point where you can love Sonic too much. Enjoying Sonic making out with human chicks, for example, is enjoying Sonic too much. As is walking into a tattoo parlour, sitting down, saying "cover the arm with Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and a Sega logo, will you?" and thinking it's a good idea. More »
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Comment by Poochy: StopTheOncoming: No self-respecting oldschooler would use the word "FAIL" in that context, either. I'm as oldschool as a Sonic can... more » | Other threads
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My Second Gaming Tattoo - Reader's Choice
Well here it is folks. The gaming tattoo those of you who didn't want me to brand Crecente's face onto my body for all time voted for. I think Justin over at Psycho Tattoo II in Sandy Springs did an excellent job this time around, matching the colors rather well and getting the whole thing done quickly and painlessly. He comes highly recommended if you're in the Atlanta area and need someone with a steady hand to get your pixels done right. Now comes two weeks or so of scabbing, itching, and peeling, but Black Mage finally has someone tostab in the headplay with. Thanks everyone for helping me make up my mind, and being a part of my body art. Check out the gallery for some bloody good fun, all in the name of community interaction! More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Darkwing87: Haha. I got a line from the Dark Tower tattooed on my arm last week, but this? Gaming tattoos fail sir. more » | Other threads
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And The Winning Tattoo Is...
Earlier this week I asked you, the Kotaku voting public, to pick which character would be gracing my arm come this Sunday's appointment at my local purveyor of fine body art. You have spoken, and the winner by an overwhelming margin was Brian Crecente...who doesn't count. Which it would be a great response to the companies at E3 who ask me where Brian is ("Right here on my arm!*), the odds of me one day getting angry at him and taking a flathead screwdriver to my arm are too great. In his stead I have chosen the runner-up, Fighter. The burly Yin to Black Mage's delicate but deadly Yang, Fighter received 1269 votes to Crecente's 1808, with the next closest being Red Mage with only 918. Come back Monday for a look at the finished product, and thank you for helping me decide what to have drawn on myself! More » -
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Choose My Next Gaming Tattoo
Well now you've seen my first, so I am letting you guys choose my next. I've narrowed it down to a few choices, sticking with the Final Fantasy I theme of things. Black Mage is lonely, and he needs a friend. The thing to keep in mind here is that white ink does not do well in a tattoo. Some people take to it well, depending on pH balances and such, but for the most part white won't last. This means that what might have been the most popular choice - White Mage - wouldn't end up looking all that great. In the end I'd like to get a full party of four going, and then maybe do enemies on the upper arms. This one is going on the same spot on my right wrist, so I can pretend to be praying while making them talk to each other. My appointment is Sunday, so you'll see the results come Monday. Hit the jump to see the choices and have your say in the mostly permanent modification of my skin. Voting shall end on Friday! More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by SuperMaxZero: Go, go, Fighter! ...I wanted to vote Crecente...but Fighter just fits in so well... more » | Other threads
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My First Gaming Tattoo
Since I started writing for Kotaku I've been exposed to sides of gaming culture I was never really aware of. Game cakes, game crochet, papercraft...all ways for the more creative and skilled of us to express their dedication to our great passion, but what about those of us without mad crafting skills? I could probably pull off a game cake of the Adventure hero sans arrow sword, or fold up some origami throwing stars and toss them at my cats, pretending I am Ryu Hayabusa, but it wouldn't be the same. Luckily for the unskilled (and perhaps slightly unbalanced) of us, there is another way. The gaming tattoo. Armed with the knowledge provided me by Flynn's excellent feature back in January of this year, I decided it was time to make long sleeve shirts a requirement for job interviews for the rest of my life and get inked. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by isobelle: Zaxtreme said: "I plan on getting the Jurassic Park symbol on my shoulder once I have the money." I rest my case. more » | Other threads
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oddities
Man Gets PlayStation 3 Tattoo For Some Bizarre Reason
A man who goes by the handle MobileTone, a reader of Sony's semi-official blog ThreeSpeech, has decided that permanently tattooing "PS3" on his right forearm was a good idea. Odd that he didn't go with the official typeface for the "world's first PS3 tattoo", but also quite understandable. I'm sure that PS3 text can be gracefully re-inked into something else, should he grow tired of it. The tattooed man says "I doubt i'll ever regret it" but speaking from the experience of having a 3DO tattoo on your left calf and never knowing the comfort of shorts for fear of ridicule, I'm fairly certain a tinge of regret will hit one day. More »
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Comment by SpeedisLife: This tattoo is... well there is no reason to it, it's a freakin video game logo for cryin out loud.... more » | Other threads
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body art
Ink Meets Flesh: A Gaming Tattoo Primer
Years ago, tattoos were considered quite the taboo for normal folk. They were usually reserved for the likes of bikers, thugs, sailors and circus sideshow performers. In the last ten to fifteen years, tattooing has become de rigueur amongst the alternative set, slowly spreading its inky wings to a larger part of the general populous. Even more recently, a certain subset of the gaming community has gotten on board the tattoo train and begun immortalizing their favorite video game icons on their skin, permanently embedding their love of the medium into their skin.
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Another Legendary (?) Halo Tattoo
A few months ago, we posted about a Legendary(?) Halo tattoo. Well, here's another one: same theme, different stretch of skin (and this one appears to be half finished), sent in by Ryan C., who says the lucky tattooee is a 'friend's older brother.' We've actually mentioned this one before while it was still in the linework phase, filed under 'Just say NO to Halo tattoos.' I've flirted with the idea of adding a game related tattoo to my collection, but never been quite comfortable with having something that fleeting permanently inked on my body. Still, this one seems to be shaping up quite nicely if you're into that sort of thing.
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Comment by ADM86: @YotaruVegeta: I was thinking the same thing...and if they had an ounce of brain, they wouldn't be tattooing something that they... more » | Other threads
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Leave Luck To Heaven tattoo
Dan sent this to me, sent in to him by the proud, female owner of this amazing back. More »
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By ataylorComment by Kaemon: Bah, I hate tattoos... No matter how 'cool' they look, its still ugly :-/ 1 Responses | Other threads
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Colossus Tattoo Trumped
Seems that Jason's friend from Monday wasn't the first person to have a Shadow of the Colossus 'kill me here' symbol tattooed on their body. Brooke here sees his SotC tattoo and raises him an Ico tat.That young whippersnapper isn't the first to get such a mark; I had this done in Edinburgh in the year of our Lord 2005, shortly after finishing the game. As far as I know, I was the first bold dumbass to go ahead and do it. I've also attached a photo of my Ico tattoo as well, because ... well how many other people are there with Ico tattoos, I ask you?
Oh it's on now.
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By Mike FaheyComment by Donner, party of 4... er...3?: @ohayou_kun: Are you really worried how your skin is going to look when you're 90? SPOILER ALERT: It's gonna... more » | Other threads
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Colossus Tattoo - Very Bad Idea
Kotakuite Jason sends in this picture of his friend, who is just begging to have a tiny guy shimmy his way up his body to plunge a sword into his abdomen. The gods of irony are watching your friend's weak point tattoo very closely Jason.
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By Mike FaheyComment by Sweetz: @Last_Raven: "one of the hundred or so people who played the game and actually have an idea what the tat... more » | Other threads
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The Top 25 Video Game Tattoos
When we post someone's permanently inked dedication to gaming, the tattoos seem to come out of the woodwork, exposing us to reader flesh we'd sometimes rather not see. Now, someone's put together a list of what they consider the best game tattoos "EVER!", so send your colored nakedness in that direction. More »
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Comment by HobbaHobba: I'm never a fan of tattoo. My dad treats a lot of patients who suffer hepatitis B and C due... more » | Other threads
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By kotaku.comComment by Covert7: Yeah, just seems kinda lame. "Strap in kids!" "R U Ready?" "Please somebody pay attention to me!!!" Getting a tatoo is... more » | Other threads
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By egaugerComment by TheLostSkeleton: At first I thought this was CliffyB. more » | Other threads
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By kotaku.comComment by OribelSwift: Honestly man, i think that looks amazing. 1. for the game, and 2. the artistic level of detail. Not only... more » | Other threads
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mario
Gamer Tattoos Tanooki Mario On Neck
Today is a day of ill-advised gaming tattoos. And what can you say about this Tanooki Mario tattoo, scrawled in ink right into the side of one Columbian gamer's throat? Good luck on the job interview, guy. That is an amazingly well done tattoo, though. More » -
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Mario & Luigi Tattoo Hot Topic Lovers
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Mercenaries Tattoo Contest Won By the Sword
...because it was the only entry without a skull. Hot tipper NoBullet reports that the Mercenaries tat contest is done. More » -
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By egaugerComment by Risky+Safety: Contests are fun, but all I want is the game already.... and maybe 360 support for the first one? ... more » | Other threads
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tomb raider
Tomb Raider Bad Girl Revealed
The bad girl from Tomb Raider: Legend has been exposed and her name? Amanda. Oh, I'm soooo scared! Watch out, it's Amanda! I don't know, Crystal Dynamics, my confidence in Legend is slipping. Cheesy tattoos and, from what I've seen, lots of gunplay makes me uneasy. More »
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Comment by Galvon: Controversy due to unlockable yuri sex mini-game between Croft and Amanda?! SOLD! more » | Other threads
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tattoos
New Geek Tattoos
Unfortunately, BMEzine—hosts of Geek Tattoos—is touchy about photographs uploaded to it being republished elsewhere, so I won't post the full pictures. More »
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