Okami is the Japanese word for wolf. In this gallery Okami tattoo refers to body art referencing the popular and unique video game Okami. The pivotal main character is the goddess Amaterasu, whose spirit manifests as a white wolf like Shiranui from Japanese folklore. Okami video game tattoos are popular due to the cool visual style paying tribute to the ink wash painting known as sumi-e, and for the game’s references to...
Kids that grew up playing video games on a Nintendo (NES) had Kirby's Dream Land, or at least played it. Those kids from the early 1990s have grown up to get a killer range of Kirby tattoos. Kirby, the bubblegum pink ball of awesome, makes a fantastic motif for nostalgic tattoos, with his big eyes, cheerful face and big red...
The Halo franchise is one of XBox gaming’s most popular ever titles and a tremendous tattoo concept. Learn more about Halo tattoos and explore the symbolism for wearers inking their favorite parts from the world of the iconic shooter. Each Halo installment is a killer game. The franchise must be considered a true contender for the title of best console franchise. The Halo games alone have grossed over $3 bn in game sales alone, and the Halo Universe spans 5 games and their add-ons, multiple best-selling novels, graphic novels, comic books, movies and even an animated feature film. The...
Mascot of and ambassador to the best-selling video game franchise of all time, Mario is more than a gaming icon, but a worldwide legend. The brave and gregarious Italian plumber has adventured through the decades, conquering numerous monsters and winning millions of princess hearts. Is it any wonder he's been spotted in equally memorable tattoo pieces? Portly and courageous, Mario...
The phantasmic Boo Diddleys would have given the Ghostbusters a run for their money, and certainly proved themselves worthy adversaries for Nintendo's namesake mascot, Mario. At times allies and in other instances formidable enemies, there's no pinning down the Boo Diddleys, which naturally makes them ideal tattoo material. Famous for their globular white forms and myriad of facial expressions, the...
Sidekick twin to Mario and arguably one of Nintendo's most iconic figures, Luigi has earned a devout and long-lasting fanbase that has further immortalized itself through numerous tattoo renditions. Loyal and good-natured, with a calm, unassuming demeanor -- shy, even -- it's no wonder Luigi has become the symbol for decades of like-minded souls. These Luigi tattoo ideas are more...
More than one of the founding first-person shooter games, Call of Duty is an immersive experience that recalls a place and reality few have entered, much less emerged from. While the game has undergone several incarnations since its introduction through Microsoft Windows, one thing remains unwavering: this is not a game for boys, but men with more than gamer glory...
Sapkowski's world of The Witcher is dark and fantastic, the stories themselves having been adapted into films, television series, video games, and graphic novels, as well as translated into over a dozen languages. The central figure of The Witcher series, the "white wolf" Geralt of Rivia, has held audiences captive for decades, and has naturally had his likeness inked onto...
Since its release in 2004, World of Warcraft (WoW) has taken our own by storm, transporting millions of players to the Warcraft realm of Azeroth and inspiring equally badass tattoos. With an entire universe to choose from, the diehard WoW fan may just run out of body space before committing his favorite scenes and characters to flesh. Popular Warcraft characters...
Overwatch tattoos deliver ostentatious pomp to any man who dons the video game’s iconic imagery. A brilliant design from this series will instantly mark you as a top-notch strategist with unparalleled style credentials. When the 3D characters are rendered in 2D form, they gain a charismatic edge that resembles cutting-edge anime imagery. This naturally infuses intrigue for anyone with an...
