Hey Gamersyndrome.com fans, it’s Halloween time again! And once again we have scoured the Internet to bring you the best video game based Halloween costumes for 2012. In our list of best Halloween costumes for 2012 we specifically made sure that these costumes are all purchasable through retail means on common sites such as halloweenexpress.com, spirithalloween.com, partycity.com and of course the cosplay outlet milanoo.com. Yes we get it, all the hard core cosplay and costume designers out there that plan and make your Halloween costumes months ahead of time have some pretty awesome custom outfits but wait till you see our list this year, it will make you think twice.. scared that someone else might show up at the same party with the same costume as you do? A couple sexy Princess Peach’s from Mario or a few Ezio’s from Assassins Creed at the same party ain’t that bad right?
Some costumes start out simple and with almost everything included such as the Mortal Kombat series and the Street Fighter series but as you progress into the Assassins creed, Zelda, Halo and World of Warcraft Halloween costumes the details and accessories are going to be the things that really differentiate how you fare versus the others dressing up as the same character, the accessories are also the things that are going to set you back the most money especially when you want 100% authenticity and bonus points you will need swords, boots, weapons etc.. Keep in mind we have not seen most of these costumes up close so the deception may be in the images posted :-)
Remember make sure you order your costumes well ahead of time, I give at least a week in advanced to make sure your ready to go for those Halloween parties!
Top Halloween Video Game Costumes for Men:
Go figure that most Halloween video game costumes are made for men, there where so many that we had to actually be very selective when posting up the list. By far our favorite for both detail and possible uniqueness is the assassins creed costumes both are very realistic and detailed and with accessories you might actually feel like your really Ezio or Altair. Of course second place goes to the Halo Master Chief supreme edition costume but that thing will set you back $800! and then you have to either find or make your own gun that’s big enough to warrant a Halo outfit (nothing we could find on the retail market for this).. it would be weird walking around as Master chief with a nerf gun that’s for sure!. By the way we don’t see any reason why Women couldn’t also wear these guys costumes as a lot of them are uni-sex.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Not your typical game of dress-up
Kate Perez, a first-year early childhood education student, is dressed as Annie from League of Legends. PHOTOS: Dasha ZolotaWith colourful costumes and creative characters, the Ryerson Anime Club (RU Anime) brings a unique form of art, self-expression and recreation to campus. Shannon Baldwin explores the world of Cosplay.
Ash Ketchum, Loki and Cardcaptor Sakura sit casually in a small but crowded room and give advice to students. While this may seem like a peculiar scene to some, they all have one thing in common: they’re all Ryerson student cosplayers.
Cosplay, or costume play, generally involves dressing up as anime, manga or comic book characters as a form of art and recreation.
Last week, a Ryerson Anime Club (RU-Anime) workshop gave firsttime cosplayers advice on how to create, maintain and improve costumes for next May’s Anime North, a Toronto anime convention.
But conventions aren’t just a place to parade around in costume, said arts and contemporary studies student Alexa Osborne.
“I associate myself with that character so much that people can get a sense of who I am by who I dress up as.”
As a girl who felt like an outcast in high school, Osborne said she dresses as characters that have been through similar situations as her. She said it’s why she’s dressed as Loki, Thor’s mischievous step-brother.
While traditional comic book characters are always expected at anime conventions, characters from Disney, Sailor Moon, and The Avengers are presumed to be the most popular this year.
The popularity of My Little Pony costumes for men will be huge at Anime North, said Patricia Alba, vice president of finance at RU Anime and third-year early childhood education student.
“I’d like to point out that there are a lot of guy My Little Ponies, ” said Alba.
Crossplaying, a term for people who dress up as characters of the opposite sex, is also common at conventions.
Alba told the guys and girls at the workshop that “if [they] want to crossplay then go for it!”
“Your skin colour, gender, weight and age doesn’t matter; if you love a character portray it. [Cosplaying] is all about your love of what you want to portray.” Although cosplaying can be inclusive and accepting, not all parents are ready to accept that their children dress up.
“My mom really doesn’t want me going to conventions but I really want to go,” said first year business technology student Simona Chang.
“It’s a strange world for parents to perceive, so the best thing to do is bring them with you, they’ll have a lot of fun and begin to appreciate the art of costume making,” said Kelsey Brunton, president of RUAnime and a fourth-year performance production student.
Osborne said it took her dad a while to really get into it, but now he gets excited about her costumes and brags about them, showing pictures to friends and coworkers.
As long as you’re having fun, Osborne said it doesn’t matter how detailed or realistic your costume looks. She once took a large stick, attached a Christmas ornament to the top, and called it a staff.
The first costume she ever wore to a convention was of InuYasha, the eponymous of a Japanese manga series, when she was 15 years old. She admits that it wasn’t close to being a realistic interpretation.
“I looked like no other InuYasha there, but I thought, ‘You know what? Fuck you, I’m the best InuYasha here!’” The door swings open and conversation stops as a bright pink girl bursts in. Kate Perez, a first-year early childhood education student, is dressed as Annie from League of Legends in a full pink dress, a red wig and all the finishings.
The costume came from Perez’s grandmother, who used to sew wedding dresses.
The entire cost of the outfit was $75. The amount of time it took to sew the dress was four days. But the large “Aww” from fellow cosplayers that followed her entrance? Priceless.
Skyrim Cosplay Done the Right Way
While people dressing up as game characters is nothing new, it's worth noting when it's done right -- and this one does just that. Dressed in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim garb, Emilie Elizabeth manages to do it without looking cheesy or cheap. Not a bad feat, especially considering how some people deem "cosplay" these days.
Here's a picture to see what I'm talking about.
Good stuff, no? If you want to see more, head on over to her site.
I like that people care enough about a game that take the effort to do something this awesome. Now, if only Bethesda would patch the PS3 version and release Dawnguard for it, everything would be just peachy.
NYCC 2012: The Cosplay, Characters, and Kooks
New York City’s Jacob Javits Center once again played host to New York Comic Con, a four-day extravaganza that culls together comics, movies, fantasy, sci-fi, celebrity, anime, and video games. The varied entertainment mediums and genres attract a great many people; a lot of people. Some of those attendees step onto the show floor in their everyday garb, but a seemingly equal number come dressed as Batman, Nightwing, Master Chief, Doctor Who, or other nerd-icon.
The cosplay, naturally, varies in quality from laughably bad to incredibly inspired, but there’s a universal; costumes attract eyeballs. And those eyeballs are embedded in bodies that carry cameras to events. To make a long story short, the 2D-X crew snapped lots of photos.
If you were unable to grace the JJC’s halls, get a glimpse of the show by clicking the thumbnails below. You’ll find a mix of everything that makes New York Comic Con a unique experience that few other cons can duplicate.
The cosplay, naturally, varies in quality from laughably bad to incredibly inspired, but there’s a universal; costumes attract eyeballs. And those eyeballs are embedded in bodies that carry cameras to events. To make a long story short, the 2D-X crew snapped lots of photos.
If you were unable to grace the JJC’s halls, get a glimpse of the show by clicking the thumbnails below. You’ll find a mix of everything that makes New York Comic Con a unique experience that few other cons can duplicate.
NYCC 2012: This Cosplay’s Going to be a Hit, Man (UPDATED!)
New York Comic Con 2012, the east coast celebration of all things geeky, is a week away. Our crew is gearing up for our annual coverage of anime, comics, and of course, video games, but we also have another yearly tradition: chatting with Alyssa, a cosplayer that we met in 2010.
In previous years, we discussed her connection to Mortal Kombat‘s Mileena, nerd tendencies, and the joy that is New York Comic Con. This time out? Well, you’ll see.
We first met each other via Twitter in 2010 where you responded to my comment on your slick Mileena costume. Last year you cosplayed as Mileena again, but in more elaborate garb. What can we expect from you at this NYCC?
For those who missed it last year, I’ll be Mileena again Friday along with my awesome Kitana and Sub-Zero friends. Saturday, I’ll be a Saint, a nun from Hitman Absolution, and Sunday as Vanessa, the human form of Ursula in Little Mermaid.
How long did it take you to create the nun outfit?
The nun headpiece, choker, and headpiece took three days. The stockings, another day. And as for the outfit, if the dress I ordered doesn’t come on time, I’ll have to whip something out of my closet.
Some critics say that such hyper-sexualized characters reinforce one-dimensional view of women, especially in the gaming community. What’s your take on the matter?
That’s a question for the game developers who design the female attire, which I too agree are having the ladies wear less and less in the game. However, as a cosplayer, we try to do our best to resemble the character. We are dedicated to the character and want to look like them. We do not design the game, we only mimic what our character is wearing. If Mileena was wearing sweats, my costume would be the same.
Have you attended NYCC as a non-video game character? Are you into comics, fantasy, or sci-fi?
Yes, I love all categories. I’ve dressed as Molitov Cocktease from Venture Bros. and a Hufflepuff from Harry Potter in the past. I’ve read and own the entire Scott Pilgrim series and watch and play The Walking Dead. I am also a fan of Gargoyles, Star Wars, and most pop culture, but do have a fascination for fantasy as my imagination just goes wild over it.
Who’s your favorite character in The Walking Dead game?
In the game, (diff characters than the comic or show) it would be Lee because you can choose how you want him to act– a brave, compassionate, zombie killer.
How do you go about selecting which characters you cosplay?
I think of all the characters I know, select someone I somewhat resemble, get excited and further research the character, and try my best to cosplay her. Otherwise, if a new game/book/movie comes out, I may choose from there.
I’m not part of the cosplay community, so maybe you can shed some light on the inner workings of it. Is there much competition between cosplayers? Everyone wants their costumes to be the best that it can be do you specifically think, “I’m going to destroy Joe Blow this year”?
As a naturally competitive person, I can’t help but want to look better than A and B, but no. Cosplay is not about competition. It’s about the effort the person made to put it all together in the time they had. Effort is the most important factor as well as acknowledgment and praise for other people’s work. Not everyone can sew or craft, but as log as one tries is all that matters.
In previous years, we discussed her connection to Mortal Kombat‘s Mileena, nerd tendencies, and the joy that is New York Comic Con. This time out? Well, you’ll see.
We first met each other via Twitter in 2010 where you responded to my comment on your slick Mileena costume. Last year you cosplayed as Mileena again, but in more elaborate garb. What can we expect from you at this NYCC?
For those who missed it last year, I’ll be Mileena again Friday along with my awesome Kitana and Sub-Zero friends. Saturday, I’ll be a Saint, a nun from Hitman Absolution, and Sunday as Vanessa, the human form of Ursula in Little Mermaid.
How long did it take you to create the nun outfit?
The nun headpiece, choker, and headpiece took three days. The stockings, another day. And as for the outfit, if the dress I ordered doesn’t come on time, I’ll have to whip something out of my closet.
Some critics say that such hyper-sexualized characters reinforce one-dimensional view of women, especially in the gaming community. What’s your take on the matter?
That’s a question for the game developers who design the female attire, which I too agree are having the ladies wear less and less in the game. However, as a cosplayer, we try to do our best to resemble the character. We are dedicated to the character and want to look like them. We do not design the game, we only mimic what our character is wearing. If Mileena was wearing sweats, my costume would be the same.
Have you attended NYCC as a non-video game character? Are you into comics, fantasy, or sci-fi?
Yes, I love all categories. I’ve dressed as Molitov Cocktease from Venture Bros. and a Hufflepuff from Harry Potter in the past. I’ve read and own the entire Scott Pilgrim series and watch and play The Walking Dead. I am also a fan of Gargoyles, Star Wars, and most pop culture, but do have a fascination for fantasy as my imagination just goes wild over it.
Who’s your favorite character in The Walking Dead game?
In the game, (diff characters than the comic or show) it would be Lee because you can choose how you want him to act– a brave, compassionate, zombie killer.
How do you go about selecting which characters you cosplay?
I think of all the characters I know, select someone I somewhat resemble, get excited and further research the character, and try my best to cosplay her. Otherwise, if a new game/book/movie comes out, I may choose from there.
I’m not part of the cosplay community, so maybe you can shed some light on the inner workings of it. Is there much competition between cosplayers? Everyone wants their costumes to be the best that it can be do you specifically think, “I’m going to destroy Joe Blow this year”?
As a naturally competitive person, I can’t help but want to look better than A and B, but no. Cosplay is not about competition. It’s about the effort the person made to put it all together in the time they had. Effort is the most important factor as well as acknowledgment and praise for other people’s work. Not everyone can sew or craft, but as log as one tries is all that matters.
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