'You Love This Game More Than You Love Your Kids' Video Game Tattoos | Tattoo Artists React

Everybody always remembers their first... video game that is! Whether you grew up with Atari, Nintendo, Sega, Playstation or something called a ColecoVision, chances are that you have fond memories of your first video game system. Some people get so pumped up at about their favorite games they get video game tattoos. Our panel of tattoo artists react to tattoos of Yoshi, Grand Theft Auto, CyberPunk 2077 and many other games. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll wonder why the hell Yoshi has a machine gun.
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[@sadpotato3386]

Is no one going to talk about how cool that dude's grandma is? Drinking Pepsi, playing videogames, watching horror movies, and cussing people out like a sailor.. Hell yeah! She's such a cool grandma.

[@lexvt3551]

I know right!

[@rubenbustos6576]

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[@rubenbustos6576]

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[@e.g.2261]

Fr!

[@B0OBIES]

That's how my gma is except for the videogames

[@Kamihana]

Suggestion: Tattoo artists should react to tattoos IN video games. Like Ellie in Last of Us 2, almost all characters in Yakuza, the tattoos from Fatal Frame 3, Sleeping Dogs...

[@kuwuko]

yakuza is suchhh a good idea

[@TheScarekrow420]

I kinda feel dumb because I literally thought that's what this was

[@arthurkazuya8750]

That would be a good video

[@johnvanarthur8680]

Baldur god of war

[@laurenwilson9383]

Dude, Jack from Mass Effect

[@vipset87]

shes actually really accurate when it comes to strip club mechanics in GTA. she explained it perfectly

[@lexvt3551]

Yeah🤣

[@pvmchrisy]

spoken like someone who's visited it >.

[@vipset87]

@@pvmchrisy touche

[@pvmchrisy]

@@vipset87 i was talking about her but what ever shoe fits i guess lol. she was really accurate too tbf

[@vipset87]

@@pvmchrisy i cant remember if it was part of a mission or if it was one of those many personal side quests lol. cuz as shes explaining it, im remembering it the exact same way

[@UnnamedHero0922]

Whoever got the God of War tattoo is committed. They picked a very iconic scene. Killing that troll at the very beginning of the game is definitely memorable. I want the name of the shop and the artist so I can go in for a session.

[@nicolasbmp]

i hope someone gives you the info

[@fireboltacic99]

It’s Bekker Konstantin @ Rock N Roll Tattoo in Krakow.

[@UnnamedHero0922]

@@fireboltacic99 So not local then. I might have to let that dream go.

[@gdlunar1828]

@@UnnamedHero0922 ngl i looked twice and laughed so hard hard that there is no Atreus in sight lmao

[@UnnamedHero0922]

@@gdlunar1828 I think that's how it was in the game on any cinematic boss kill. The camera was almost always was focused on Kratos.

[@Sombre_gd]

"I don't play video games" "I went to the strip club in GTA" 🤷‍♀️

[@CH_TheLand216]

But wouldn’t Ms Pac-Man have already eaten the dots behind her….😐

[@inked]

She wasn't hungry yet, so she respectfully declined. I think that's how the game works...

[@amomentofzen9961]

They weren’t vegan 😂

[@AndrewB23]

Good catch the person probably doesn't actually know much about pac man

[@mikeg6541]

😦 oh boy

[@loonaticaaron]

I’m getting a dark souls sleeve next week. Right on time

[@fmcint1985]

Sick! I got a Nioh calf sleeve

[@williamweston6297]

You gotta post pics of that, I got a bonfire on my inner bicep 6 months ago. A sleeve would be sick

[@MeowFoWowz]

Yes, indeed.

[@ReverentGhost]

Nice dude! What elements of DS are you getting tattooed? I've been considering some soulsborne tattoos myself

[@dr.vonfunkulusthecrimsonho6794]

Those were 4 very wholesome responses. Dark Souls is a great series of game! Sick as, homie

[@nesekaba]

I hate how painfully accurate that description of meeting the pacman tat girl at a party is

[@uba754]

There are so many amazing video game tattoos, episode was severely slackin. That Vice City arcade machine was dope tho.

[@uber_stuber]

i mean, if they really wanted to cover video game tattoos, they'd legit have to go into a series of videos lol

[@tiaan7183]

@@uber_stuber More content for them so it's a win-win

[@Dan-vq4pt]

Getting a Ghost of Tshushima tattoo in 2 months! Can't wait

[@penmumble]

Awesome!! What an incredible game

[@thenextoneisreallylong8587]

I've been debating whether I should play this game, I'm going to take this comment as a sign that I should.

[@penmumble]

@@thenextoneisreallylong8587 it’s absolutely AMAZING. One of the most beautiful games I’ve ever played. I highly highly recommend it.

[@jacobolson9650]

@@thenextoneisreallylong8587 It’s decent, the visuals are immaculate and the combat is solid. But the world doesn’t feel very developed, the story has no proper exposition, and all of the characters lack depth. Good game. But I myself never felt the desire to finish it. Just wasn’t what I was looking for.

[@crazyd4ve875]

its been 2 months, how did it go?

[@JeremyN2DP]

The cyberpunk tattoo should have been incomplete like the game 😂

[@deadsi]

Should've been a blue screen

[@swordssolitude3861]

It's finally good now :p

[@dustinkerivan7917]

I played it at launch and got 0 bugs, it should have been a PC exclusive

[@GardenofEeyore]

Nothing does the heart more than seeing a God of War tattoo. 😍😍I admit I crushed on Kratos, still do to this day. I did happen to see a Dark Jak tattoo before, but I would love to see more somewhere out there.

[@chewybits3662]

Fuck yesss kratos is amazing!

[@vaskostanchev9600]

Gay

[@GardenofEeyore]

@@vaskostanchev9600 And? I'm a woman..your point? None? Okay byeee.

[@Mimiroo]

I got an Animal Crossing tattoo a 7 months ago and still adore it! It’s a very colourful Resetti bursting out of the dirt brandishing an axe screaming to save your game just above my elbow. I laugh every time I see it, it’s so bright and silly and a great way to honour my favourite GC game.

[@XxDreamlightDemon90xX]

BOI! that GOW tattoo is fucking amazing omg

[@BleachBasket108]

What I really want is a behemoth from Final Fantasy in memory of my grandmother. Gaming was such a huge portion of our time together before she passed away due to cancer and s very distinct memory I have is her getting insanely frustrated with the behemoth boss from FFX-2 and having to grind out like 10 plus levels 😂 She was the sweetest most considerate lady I've ever met but I'll never forget how annoyed she was over that fight 😂😂

[@BooHooGuessWho]

“Yoshi look kinda high I aint go lie. Smoking that zaza pack or something” - That is literally the most American sentence I have ever heard 🤣

[@MssInsanity]

Nora reallyyy loves strip clubs, and I'm here for it! 😂

[@666Jakemetal]

are we really still on this "video games are for nerds" type shit, thats like the same as saying "tattoos are for criminals" lol

[@sirfara]

Just my thoughts. It's getting boring, even more when the videogames industry generates more profit than cinema (talking about Germany and Spain, at least).

[@cube_head]

I feel like it’s hard to get into video games unless you’ve been playing them since childhood. With the exception of casual games. A lot of people still have the stigma against video games because they don’t pay them/aren’t friends with anybody that plays them etc.

[@NeroVuk]

He has a God of War tattoo over his entire back, that's not just a regular gamer. I think calling someone a nerd who's that committed to gaming is kinda fine.

[@zaynes5094]

@@cube_head Then I'd say those people are missing out some rather immersive gameplays. Similar reason I love writing is because I can create characters and worlds that don't have to confine by our conventions of what's real or not. I can write my own laws and rules for those worlds. That's also why I'm a gamer.

[@cualquiera5187]

If you have a pacman tattoo you're a nerd

[@jkendrickroe]

Got my first tattoo in June! It’s the Master Sword from Zelda with flowers around it.

[@sunilsameer1080]

🤮

[@cuddle.a.cactus]

I've got a Sims tattoo, been playing for 20+ years and I still love it :)

[@kadeworld2646]

omg what design was it? im actually super curious since ive never seen a sims tattoo!! (though the small diamond(?) over the sims heads seems like a cute and subtle tattoo to have)

[@zaynes5094]

The blonde and brunette with the accents were actually hilarious and knew that they were just fun tattoos for the individuals. They don't have to be amazingly well done if they're what the person asks for. IF they ask for it, then that's what they should be okay with. You can't judge the person who gets that tattoo, it's their want for it (usually), and so all they can do is rate the actual tattoo. How it's coloring looks, the shape, texture, and design originality look is all more important in decision and not just "Oh, that's shit." Say why accurately and explain why it isn't good. Placement is also one they always say as being a reason why a tattoo is bad, that's not true.

[@redfreak7643]

Definitely getting a Dragon Age: Origins tattoo, or several, or one for each game lol

[@ges4934]

Ooh nice, such a great game!

[@eldritchmoose]

Been planning to get one that includes all 3 games for a while now, absolutely love that series 💙

[@zaynes5094]

@@ges4934 While I love fantasy games and open-world games, I can't stand Dragon Age. Just couldn't get into it.

[@rougejaw]

I have a tattoo of Makoto from Persona 5. It's my first and currently only tattoo. I fucking love it, my artist did such a great job. I'm planning to eventually get Liara from Mass effect and Lingering Will from Kingdom Hearts. As you can tell I'm a game nerd.

[@AJplaysgames8907]

I wanna see that Makoto tattoo 👀😌

[@alexander_yoko]

That's cool! I got Val from Outlast 2!

[@Caterfree10]

Won’t lie, some of my dream tattoos are video game or video game inspired ones. An Espeon and a Suicune on my outer thighs, a set of black wings on my back for Genesis and Sephiroth, and a the skull design from the original TWEWY Player Pin beneath my ear. Someday when I have the money for them to be the best they can be, someday…

[@schulteq]

I got a mewtwo skull on my thigh, my favorite tattoo I have 😂

[@aronroberts5813]

How about tattoos IN video games?! That would be entertaining

[@kimackerman2183]

Despite Cyberpunk 2077 being a flop and having imperfections, I love the tattoo! Male V is my favorite

[@terrorize1019]

Jack's tattoo from Bioshock with the chains on both his wrist bro, I mean cmon.

[@soulbro55]

I thought it was video game "characters" tattoos, like Kratos' red line tattoo or Faith from mirror's edge eye and shoulder tattoo.

[@MissGray-ri9yg]

I havent watched this through yet, but I bet there's gonna be a Dishonored tat EDIT: my disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined

[@hairypeak4282]

i play videogames everyday since the 90s and i have no idea what is Dishonored

[@alexac4293]

@@hairypeak4282 weird flex but ok

[@andrewsilva9721]

I've long considered getting the mark of the outsider on my hand.

[@scottpage2555]

I've got a dishonored tattoo on my arm, it was done by the same artist who did the cyberpunk piece on this video.

[@andrewsilva9721]

@@scottpage2555 what is it?

[@guerillalou2312]

That N64 one. You killed me with the Zelda imagery. My favorite franchise on a bad tattoo should have used Mario lol.

[@JeremyLifts]

Damn I went to high school with ink.ray , Good to see him getting out there man , Great artist!

[@lucasl202-61]

My first video game tattoo was Minecraft, just the quote "Nostalgia is home where the heart grows" in standard galactic (enchanting table) and the second is a patch of the stardew valley mushrooms! Both are my favorite tattoos!!

[@TheDeviIDogg]

I've always debated on what video game inspired tattoo I wanna get and there is just to many options. Pong and Tetris have always been on my mind

[@alanpower8234]

I have the first home game on a console (pong) done in a retro TV on my upper arm.

[@TheDeviIDogg]

@@alanpower8234 Last week I finally got my first video game tattoo, I got Krieg from Borderlands and I love it

[@guischwartz]

the unhhh editing is on point 🙌😋

[@SofiaLuckyCat]

Probably wouldn't be anytime soon, but I have been starting to consider getting a tattoo of the Lucian crest from Final Fantasy 15. At first I couldn't help but feel like it'd be silly but the crest's design itself is still pretty rad

[@nightangelx1513]

I’m going to get a small D20 on my wrist soon. Not a video game, but DnD means a lot to me !

[@Beccslovesmetal]

no Pokémon tattoos?!

[@devonmueller2373]

the best part of yoshi was the little anchor tattoo on his arm, attention to detail lol

[@scorpleeon]

The first twenty five seconds are freaking gold. Becoz you’re blond. lol I’m optimistic for a few minutes myself today too

[@peacefuljalapeno]

Bro that cyberpunk tattoo of Vee goes fucking crazy I want that now ! Inspite of the release I still enjoyed cyberpunk I think its one of the better games to come out this year 😬😊

[@andresabastante9539]

I have a complete back Diablo tattoo and I love it. I'm planning a Diablo oriented whole body suit, just waiting for D4 to come out.

[@Blue-cc7qw]

Hopefully the rumors of blizzard getting shut down permanently aren’t true for u

[@NewBeginningNewCreation]

3:07 that thing in the black got extremely jealous from that point on 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@24framedavinci39]

Yo, I know dudes who fall asleep gaming. It's so strange.

[@Itznkb]

It’s me!

[@oldschoolcuc]

I fall asleep while playing almost every day, ao it's not that strange to me :D. I'm just so tired I can sleep anytime. Even while I'm jerking off, no joke.

[@frigobeats7065]

@@oldschoolcuc Go see a doctor

[@brooklynbound0]

@@oldschoolcuc no one needed to know that last part….

[@CANControlGRAFFITI]

@@oldschoolcuc you probably have really low iron. Definitely go get that checked out flippin dork

[@SunnieYan]

omg the first few seconds i feel that. the sims is my favourite game of all time. i've seen the sims fanbase having sim tattoos and i did thought about getting one. but i will not get the green diamond plumbob. that thing is not a good tattoo idea lol

[@paulb9460]

That God of War tattoo💯💯

[@Juvernrocks]

Wasted of canvas space. Just buy a poster.

[@mootio1116]

Currently have a Kindred from League of Legends tat and going back soon to get a Nautilus to finish up my forearms. Sick game tattoos! I never really played God of War but THAT BACK IS AWESOME

[@kaarinapolly2293]

Cyberpunk and GOW was fucking fire

[@XtinaCMV]

My first two tattoos were the Mario 64 Star and Squirtle. Love this. Editing A+++ as always. 😂

[@chibicricket]

I really want a Monkey Island tattoo, but I'm old and no one has really heard of it at this point.

[@Deseko]

Return to Monkey Island is coming out, nows your time!

[@alvinwhitehead1069]

Man I wish I could got my game ideas tattoo

[@analjuice3358]

is that english?

[@durrtyjerzeeable]

So when I get War and Death from Darksiders on my shoulders I'm gonna get hella judged...Got It 🤣🤣🤣

[@darknesswave100]

They're gonna look sick though. I was thinking of getting one of War riding Demise at some point

[@biancan6583]

I'm getting the witcher medallion from the video games on my forearm in a week ahaha. I want my body covered in video game tattoos

[@jcwt_pdx]

The Tenjinmon family crest from the Dead Or Alive video game series. That would be a cool tattoo to have. 💜

[@benburrell2725]

That double oh from the guy in the background on the n64 controller tattoo. Lmao. I'm dead

[@zombie_slik3811]

that vice city tatoo was so cool and sick looking! i wanna know the artist who did it lol

[@dragoonseye76]

I have a koi pond with Jake as a boat, BMO backfloating, and Finn riding a koi. It’s great

[@jcwt_pdx]

The Tenjinmon family crest from the Dead Or Alive video game series. 💜

[@aquana]

Me sitting here with a full Monster Hunter World sleeve, a massive Monster Hunter World chest piece and planning to finish with another Monster Hunter sleeve when I can finally decide which Elder Dragon I like best... *cough

[@imamountainheadtoo]

Would love to see your MHW tattoos, does your artist have an Instagram?

[@ges4934]

Damn that's committed, sounds sick tho

[@fuckedupbypiplup4460]

Have you ever play a game called monster hunter? I think you might like it.

[@BleachBasket108]

So fucking sick, love it

[@ningen112]

White Fatalis bro, there aren't any other Elders as far as I'm concerned XD

[@vini360gatinho]

Finally! Make more about video game tattoos!

[@Quedrodresan1235]

The editing is getting greater and greater 😂

[@finalbreath15]

Lmfao this girl trashing the Inked chairs

[@dirtbikerplay11]

I like the ms packman tattoo placement weird a bit lol 😂

[@2koz]

cyberpunk was and still is a mad fun game

[@jordandabbs9805]

Huge gow fan, one of the first games I've ever played. Next tatt is definitely gunna be gow themed

[@amateurauthor7883]

I have a Space Invaders tattoo on my left forearm (it's of your ship icon and a green alien with orange potion blasts), so I love tattoos like these.

[@finalfantasy1201]

I have 2 full realistic gamer sleeves. Everything from mario, zelda to halo, final fantasy & tomb raider! Done by an amazing artist, looks amazing!

[@chewybits3662]

I have a Sonic tattoo! I love it and it's almost finished!

[@sheridanparker264]

Nice I have a bioshock sleeve

[@gwlad1575]

Got an overwatch/rick and morty half sleeve 😅

[@Gamerdad8787]

I have the firefly logo from the last of us and in a few weeks il be getting majoras mask tattooed on me

[@LarryTheWanderer]

You should do another video on video game tattoos there are some really amazing ones out there

[@Charmand3r1108]

2:05. I really relate to what he said. I used to watch my Nan play Zelda and Spyro and that’s what really got me into it. She is also the same kind of woman. ❤️. I love my Nan

[@willywallbanger]

you guys should have advertised for this on youtube, would have sent in my FF8 Sleeve and my right sleeve which is mostly old classic games.

[@dannyxsama]

Man Lalo was having a moment there.

[@thewriterhorse32]

I've got a Dragon Age Inquisition tattoo on my right upper arm going into my shoulder and I fucking love it!

[@pythonregiusx1313]

Man I want a Dragon Age tattoo so bad! You're living my dream

[@combatwombat9816]

What kind of dragon age tattoo did you get?

[@thewriterhorse32]

@@combatwombat9816 I've got the six-eyed wolf Fen'heral on my upper arm going into my shoulder with a lot of iconography from the game. The eye of the Inquisition, the Templar sun, and the tree branch vallaslin for Mythal.

[@youngrenegade8348]

I need one of these experts to design a tattoo for my arm so I can finally cover up those scars, also I probably don’t have the money to pay😂😂😭

[@dantilion7915]

Booked in with my tattooist to get the last of us part 2 tattoo ellies got on her arm this winter can't wait for the next summer it's tank tops 24/7

[@dbarca1081]

AYEEEE I got mine on my shoulder last year 🤣 endure and survive

[@beyond_strange9560]

I want one like that so bad 😤

[@ricebunnyt]

Just finishing my last of us sleeve!

[@parzivalgt3623]

Shit, the tattoo gun sound as a censored sound is insaaaaanely well thought

[@sara-ey5bu]

The beginning was so cute 🥺🥲

[@mackenziecarder5060]

"Cause I'm 733 years old" 😆 🤣 😂

[@BuffersIsACherry]

I’ve got a cod zombies tattoo on my forearm and I just can’t wait to get a finished sleeve with all my favourite games

[@ccleasimone]

Would’ve loved to see you guys feature a Justin shimrock tattoo. Video game developer turned tattoo artist would’ve been perfect!

[@korexican8677]

this editing has me rollinggggggg

[@billysartori8023]

The guy with face tattoos asking why is it on her face lmfao

[@nericohen-muaythai8875]

I was hoping they would react to tattoos in video games lol. Some game developers really don't get tattoos and some do it well

[@mr.sushi2221]

Seen bad video game tattoos but these were cool

[@ogie86]

7:20 Damn!!! I also just had a Kratos tattoo 3 days ago. Nice timing to get this vid out

[@oliverosewoods]

I'd love an updated one of these! I would totally submit mine haha I have a Dark Souls tattoo!

[@thesea4120]

My first tattoo that I got is a l'cie branding from final fantasy 13

[@armnhc84]

I have multiple video game themed tattoos…a mega man with a decapitated Dr Wily head on my quad, a winged triforce symbol on my stomach, a Sonic cracked out on energy drinks on my pec, and a hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil trio of Mario mushrooms on the inside of my bicep…it’s my artist’s most stolen tattoo ever.

[@blazechambers6493]

Getting a Dark Souls 3 tatt as im watching this

[@Gabriella_E]

That vice city tattoo is 🔥 but where’s the Lance Vance. 😂

[@tevisfredericks3822]

That gta arcade tattoo. Super 🔥

[@sorav5052]

my very first tattoo is a kingdom hearts tattoo and i got 2 final fantasy 7 tattoos, just got Cloud yesterday actually so good timing

[@9RedSquares]

Have a Bloodborne half sleeve and working on a Silent Hill half sleeve ❤️

[@OWA_Freerunning]

Waiting for Elden Ring to release so I can mash up a From Software leg piece.

[@9RedSquares]

@@OWA_Freerunning Hell yeah!! The hype is so real!!

[@XGY179]

Did the editors of unhhh edit this video cuz it’s amazing 🤩

[@golu_badbola]

I think a medieval fantasy piece is the best you can get as a video game tattoo if you want to imitate the origin and also enjoy the aesthetic of the time period/setting. But, an original design would be much more cooler if the artist is also into the game and understand where you are coming from.

[@dewaalvandercolff251]

Damn that GOW tattoo 😍😍😍

[@GrizzlyGuernseyGamer]

Just got my tattoo from Yakuza 0 started the other week. Nicely timed video 💪

[@frontdoor3417]

playing video games will make me a crackhead apparently