22 Hardcore Video Game Fans Bringing Gaming Into the Real World (20 Photos)

Cosplayers dressing up as their favorite characters from games, movies, and books at fan conventions surprise no one anymore. But some dedicated gamers take it a step further, bringing fantasy worlds into everyday life through their clothes, home decor, and even their pets.







A die-hard fan of The Legend of Zelda shows up to school every Friday dressed as Link.





And this girl is clearly a big fan of The Sims.



Parkour meets Assassin’s Creed.



For her senior yearbook quote, Nicole chose a line from the RPG Skyrim: “What is better — to be born good, or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?”



Nicole and Jake would get along great. He picked another quote from the game: “Make friends with someone, and they will let you take certain things from their house.”



Another mini Link.



Dogmeat from Fallout.



A romantic proposal from another Zelda fan.



A wedding themed after the Japanese console game Katamari.



The bride wins.



A true fan of the Pokémon Magikarp.



A Super Mario cat climber. It’d be a real shame if the cat isn't named Luigi.



Even a fish tank can be a canvas for creativity.



Going to a party dressed as a Tetris block is brilliant: both hands are free.



He used to be an adventurer like you…



Handcrafted Dragonplate armor.



A Dark Souls cosplayer.



The creator of a custom game that only comes in expert mode.



A pair of Portal-themed Christmas trees.