"Don't wish it were easier, wish you were better."
- Jim Rohn
Motivation
"Up until they lose the game, they’re winning"
- Scarra
Persistence
"The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world."
- G-Man
Motivation
"Just do one thing or the other, don't try to be two people at once."
- Arthur Morgan
Choice
"We all make choices in life, but in the end, our choices make us."
- Andrew Ryan (Bioshock)
Choice
"I've struggled a long time with survivin', but no matter what, you have to find something to fight for."
- Joel (The Last of Us)
Motivation
"No matter how dark the night, morning will always come, and our journey begins anew."
- Lulu
Hope
"Don’t ever stop. Always keep going, no matter what happens and is taken from you. Even when life is so unfair, don’t give up."
- Ezio (Assassin's Creed II)
Perseverance
"Every single person who’s succeeded in life has experienced failure at some point in their lives, so I think failure takes a bigger part in people’s lives than one may think. It’s important to not lose yourself in the emotions from success and failure"
- Faker
Motivation
"Never give up. Trust your instincts."
- Peppy Hare (Lylat Wars/Star Fox 64)
Perseverance
"We don't get to choose how we start in this life. Real 'greatness' is what you do with the hand you're dealt."
- Victor Sullivan (Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception)
Motivation
"What is better, to be born good or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?"
- Paarthurnax (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim)
Personal Growth
"Even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. But sometimes fear clouds our vision. Sometimes our strength gives out. And yet sometimes, when all seems lost, a light shines through the darkness, and we are reminded that even the smallest amount of courage can turn the tides of war."
- Ignitus (The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon)
Hope
"What is a man but the sum of his memories? We are the stories we live! The tales we tell ourselves!"
- Clay Kaczmarek
Self-awareness
"Some trees flourish, others die. Some cattle grow strong, others are taken by wolves. Some men are born rich enough and dumb enough to enjoy their lives. Ain't nothing fair, you know that."
- John Marston
Awareness
"Hope is what makes us strong. It is why we are here. It's what we fight with when all else is lost."
- Emperor Yoshiro (Command and Conquer 3)
Hope
"I don’t think I’m the best, but I also don’t think there is anyone better"
- Olofmeister
Self-confidence
"That’s what a championship takes — never losing focus, commit to the goal, continue to improve mistake by mistake you make along the way"
- Steve Arhancet
Determination
"All men dream - but not equally. Those who dream by night, in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity... But the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes, to make it possible. This I did."
- Bayonetta (Bayonetta)
Ambition
"A famous explorer once said, that the extraordinary is in what we do, not who we are."
- Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)
Inspiration
"Smash is a beautiful game, it deserves to shine […] I hope this game lives on another 20 years"
- Hungrybox
Hope
"War. War never changes."
- Ron Perlman
Philosophy
"Heroes never die."
- Mercy (Overwatch)
Hope
"The best. May it never change."
- Ezio
Gratitude
"And may it never change us."
- Federico
Integrity
"It is a good life we lead, brother."
- Federico
Gratitude
"The thing about happiness is that you only know you had it when it's gone. I mean, you may think to yourself that you're happy. But you don't really believe it. You focus on the petty bull ****, or the next job, or whatever. It's only looking back by comparison with what comes after that you really understand, that's what happiness felt like."
- Kellogg (Fallout 4)
Reflection
"Every action has the potential to fill or empty one's heart."
- Rose (Street Fighter Alpha 3)
Responsibility
"When you love something, never lose it. Understand, little one? You must keep it safe, close to your heart."
- Manuel Calavera (Grim Fandango)
Love
"Female tournaments, at the moment, are the only initiative we have towards female gamers. Because of those events, we’ve seen female teams even being sponsored. Those are band-aids, in my opinion. They serve a purpose, but underneath the band-aid the problem is still there"
- missharvey
Empowerment
"Only a mind free of impediments is capable of grasping the chaotic beauty of the world."
- Assassin’s Creed
Awareness
"It’s-a me, Mario!"
- Mario
Joy
"You must always remember that the only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
- Youngster (Pokémon Blue/Red/Yellow)
Responsibility
"Finish him!"
- Mortal Kombat announcer
Bravery
"A good team transforms obstacles into stepping stones."
Teamwork
"Victory is not just a goal; it’s a necessity in the game realm."
Achievement
"Win or learn, there’s no losing in gaming."
Learning from Mistakes
"Victory is a byproduct of relentless practice and unyielding spirit."
Perseverance
"Your greatest rival is your toughest teacher."
Learning from Mistakes
"Each victory is just a step in the continuous journey of gaming excellence."
Personal Growth
"A true gamer fights till the last second, because victory could be just a moment away."
Persistence
"Alone you can go fast, but together we conquer."
Teamwork
"Teamwork turns a dream work into reality—one victory screen at a time."
Teamwork
"In gaming, as in life, strength lies in unity."
Teamwork
"Synergy breeds success within the world of gaming."
Teamwork
"Together we strategize, together we conquer."
Teamwork
"The best games are won when hearts and minds unite."
Teamwork
"It’s the challenges that hone the champion in us."
Strength
"In gaming, each challenge is but a stepping stone to greatness."
Personal Growth
"Overcome, adapt, and conquer—the gamer’s creed."
Determination
"The greater the challenge, the more glorious the triumph."
Achievement
"Confront challenges head-on; they are the best teachers."
Learning from Mistakes
"A gamer's journey is replete with countless hurdles and equal rewards."
Persistence
"Victory is the fruit of challenges embraced and conquered."
Achievement
"Heroes are forged not in solitude, but in the flames of camaraderie."
Teamwork
"Joining forces, we elevate the game beyond imagination."
Teamwork
"True teamwork transcends individual skills—it creates magic."
Teamwork
"In gaming, no player is an island."
Teamwork
"Strategy is the bridge between a gamer's vision and victory."
Leadership
"Tactics may win the battle, but strategy wins the game."
Leadership
"Every great move must be planned, every plan must be calculated."
Focus
"Execution without strategy is a fool’s errand in gaming."
Wisdom
"A well-formulated strategy is a gamer's best companion."
Leadership
"Let strategy be your compass in the unpredictable world of gaming."
Wisdom
"With every challenge mastered, a new horizon beckons."
Personal Growth
"Games are puzzles that unravel with persistence and ingenuity."
Persistence
"Let each challenge be a chapter in your gamer’s saga."
Personal Growth
"The essence of gaming lies in overcoming diverse challenges."
Persistence
"Strategy is the secret weapon for gamers playing the long game."
Leadership
"Mastering strategy means learning the art of victory in gaming."
Learning
"Behind every successful gamer, there's a string of strategic decisions."
Leadership
"In the realm of gaming, brains often triumph over brawn."
Wisdom
"To outthink is to outplay."
Wisdom
"Celebrate your wins, cherish your losses, every game teaches something new."
Learning from Mistakes
"Attain your objectives by harnessing your inner strategist."
Motivation
"Lose yourself in a game, and find a new world within."
Imagination
"A well-matched team is a force that can bend reality."
Teamwork
"Every gamer has their own legend waiting to unfold."
Inspiration
"When life gets hard, it means you just leveled up."
Personal Growth
"In gaming, dreams come alive with each level passed."
Hope
"The beauty of a game lies in its challenging complexity."
Awareness
"Every game is a narrative; every avatar a protagonist."
Creativity
"Beyond pixels and soundtracks lies a universe of dreams."
Imagination
"The thrill of victory is the ultimate gaming anthem."
Joy
"Don’t play the game. Win it."
Drive
"Every fantasy begins with a single controller and a spark of imagination."
Imagination
"In the world of gaming, fantasy reigns supreme."
Imagination
"Entering a game world is like opening a portal to endless possibilities."
Imagination
"In every game, victory is the crown jewel sought by all."
Achievement
"Not now. I’m saving the world."
Ambition
"Game worlds are shaped by the dreams and imagination of its creators."
Creativity
"The fantasy of gaming offers refuge for weary souls."
Healing
"Immerse yourself in a world unfettered by reality."
Mindfulness
"Creating realities where dragons fly, and wizards reign."
Creativity
"Reality is broken but game designers can fix it."
Creativity
"Life is a video game. No matter how good you get, you are always zapped in the end."
Philosophy
"That moment when you finish a game and don’t know what to do with your life."
Reflection
"I have a dream that one day my mom will understand that online games cannot be paused."
Hope
"Just one more game."
Motivation
"Tips on how to talk to someone when they’re gaming: don’t."
Focus
"I went outside once. The graphics weren’t that good."
Positivity
"I don't need to get a life. I'm a gamer – I have lots of lives."
Belief in Self
"Eat. Sleep. Game. Repeat."
Balance
"Failure doesn’t mean game over. It means try again with more experience."
Persistence
"Escape reality and play games"
Mindfulness
"I can’t hear you. I’m gaming."
Focus
"I paused my game to be here."
Focus