Tag: Video Games

“Once you’re at rock bottom, the only way forward is up.”

From: Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Ichiban Kasuga

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote is another submission from Sabari Girish Srinivasan. He’s written previously about a quote from the Assassin’s Creed games. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you once againthe great submission as he did a wonderful job of writing up all of the details. The quote comes from the Sega action-adventure game, Yakuza: Like A Dragon.

The quote comes from the very end of the game. In fact, it comes after the ending credits. Ichiban Kasuga ponders over the death of a friend he had been close to for most of his life. The latter had taken an incorrect and dangerous path to shroud his insecurities, without considering the consequences the affected might face, and paid the heaviest price.

Ichiban speaks from experience as his life threw curveballs at every stage of his life, but the man was never swept away by hatred and still maintained his innocence and joy. No matter what happened to him, no matter who betrayed him, Ichiban never lost his smile and always gave the other person another chance as he firmly believed that he was the man who he was because of the various second chances he had received over the years.

Geek wisdom: The subtle message in this quote is to never lose hope. Ichiban asks the listener to keep looking and moving forward, as the world will always find ways to push a stubborn and passionate heart forward.

“No force in Heaven or on Earth will make me answer that question.”

From: Assassin’s Creed series, specifically Assassin’s Creed Unity

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Arno Dorian

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote is a submission from Sabari Girish Srinivasan. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for the great submission as he did a wonderful job of writing up all of the details. The quote itself comes from the Ubisoft action-adventure game, Assassin’s Creed Unity. The 8th installment of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Unity has you controlling Arno Dorian searching for the reasons of his adoptive father’s murder. From this point on, I’ll let Sabari Girish Srinivasan take over from here.

In the mission “A Dinner Engagement” in Sequence 10 of Assassin’s Creed Unity, the protagonist Arno Dorian approaches his complicated ally, the Marquis de Sade, to get the location of a target to assassinate. The latter in turn, asks Arno a rather harrowing question on his opinion related to the corruption in the Bishopric concerning nuns and priests involved in debauchery or the sodomy of a goat by a Benedictine monk to which Arno replies with this quote.

Geek wisdom: Not all questions need answers or opinions from people with a layman’s knowledge of the field. It also trickles down to consent, with which Arno defiantly took his stance and, although de Sade could be a handful, he did not push further (at least in the fictional story set in the late 18th century).

“I wrote a blog post about why I fucking hate video games. Because this is what it does. It appeals, like, the male fantasy.”

From: The Internet, Buzzfeed and memes

Genre: Internet, Video Games

Who said it?: Claudia Restrepo

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote is more of a meme that was derived from a Buzzfeed video. The video featured self-identified feminists playing Grand Theft Auto V for the first time. The video itself has been taken down from YouTube but is still available on Buzzfeed’s Facebook page here.

The clip has been used with a more satirical look as, after she delivers the quote, clips from other video games, which do not depict the classic “male fantasy” is played.

Geek wisdom: There is always more to the story that what you might see on the surface. People do have a habit of developing tunnel vision, either closing themselves to new ideas or refusing to see the negative aspects of things we enjoy. Always try to broaden your horizons.

“Good men mean well. We just don’t always end up doing well.”

From: Dead Space 3

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Isaac Clarke

The story behind the quote: The quote comes from the third game in the Dead Space survival horror franchise. The games are set in the future where alien artifacts called Markers emit a kind of electromagnetic frequency which can cause hallucinations and cause the dead to come back as monsters.

The quote comes near the end of the game. Isaac Clarke, the survivor of the first game, and soldier John Carver reach the Machine that they believe can be used to stop an event known as the Convergence. Carver then tells Clarke to finish the mission no matter what happens to him. Carver believes that by getting them this far, he’s made up for his sins and is ready to die. This is when Isaac Clarke tries to reassure his comrade he’s still a good man by delivering the quote

Geek wisdom: Even the people who mean well will make mistakes. We are all human after all. We shouldn’t condemn others and ourselves for the things we’ve done in the past. It’s what we do afterwards that should count.

“Infinite ammo.”

From: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Solid Snake

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the PlayStation 2 game, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, the much anticipated sequel to the PlayStation smash-hit, Metal Gear Solid. In a rather controversial move, Hideo Kojima places you in the skin-tight sneaking suit of Raiden instead of Solid Snake.

The quote comes near the end of the game. Raiden has just escaped capture on board Arsenal Gear. He meets up with Solid Snake, who gives Raiden his sneaking suit and a sword. As they are about to take on great enemy forces, Snake tells Raiden that, if he runs out of ammo, he will give him some. Raiden then asks if Snake would need some of it. Snake then points to his bandanna/head and delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: Snake pointing to the bandanna is a wink and a nod to an Easter Egg from the first Metal Gear Solid, as it’s a special item that does grand him unlimited ammunition. However, you can also say that Snake is pointing to his head, referring that his brain has “infinite ammo.”

The brain has limitless possibility and potential. You can actually say it’s unlimited in what it can do. The thing is you have to put it to work.

“What is better – To be born good, or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?”

From: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Paarthurnax

The story behind the quote: The quote comes from the massive RPG game, The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, by Bethesda Softworks. The game is one of the most beloved video games of the modern generation because of the huge swath of land you can explore as well as the numerous paths you can take in your quest as the Dragonborn to eliminate the legendary Alduin, the dragon that is prophesied to destroy the world.

During the main questline, the Dragonborn is sent out to meet with Paarthurnax, the leader of the Greybeards sect. It turns out that Paarthurnax is actually a great dragon himself. During your conversation with the dragon, Paarthurnax tells the Dragonborn that, while he did commit atrocities in the past, he has overcome those base instincts through hard work but that part of him is still alive within him. This is when he delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: Everyone has the potential of changing and better themselves. However, the journey of doing so will not be so easy. It will take dedication and perseverance for change to happen. But the change will happen if one really strives to do so.

“Stand in the ashes of a trillion dead souls and ask the ghosts if honor matters. The silence is your answer.”

From: Mass Effect 3

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Javik

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the third installment of the original Mass Effect trilogy of games from Bioware. The game puts you in the shoes of Commander Shepard as he tries to prevent the Reapers from destroying all sentient life in the galaxy.

The quote comes the Javik, the only survivor of the Prothean race from the last Reaper cycle. Commander Shepard and Liara try to communicate with the previously thought extinct race. Javik pledges his allegiance to Shepard but warns him that he will destroy anyone else who sides with the Reapers. Shepard says that there may be other reasons and that the war isn’t black and white. However, as the Prothean has experienced the war and how it decimated the galaxy before, he delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: Sometimes, life is all about survival and you will have to swallow your pride and you may have to do horrible things in order to just keep on living. It isn’t a pleasant thought but the world and life isn’t fair. Life can be harsh but we have to push on to live on.

“It’s only game. Why you heff to be mad?”

From: YouTube/The Score

Genre: Video Games, Internet

Who said it?: Ilya Bryzgalov

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from an old viral video involving, of all things, hockey. But that doesn’t mean that there isn’t a whole lot of wisdom here.

In 2006, a prominent Edmonton Oilers player named Chris Pronger was traded to the Anaheim Ducks. This was a controversial trade at the time and Edmonton Oilers fans became upset with the player. This led to an interview with the goalie for the Anaheim Ducks, Ilya Bryzgalov. He was asked about his thoughts on the trade and what he thought about why fans are upset. This led to the Russian giving the quote in reply.

Geek wisdom: We can take things a little too seriously at times. If we become extremely passionate about something, we can even take things a little too far. Sometimes, it’s best to take things in perspective and check whether something is important enough to be upset about.

“I gotta believe!”

From: PaRappa The Rappa

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Parappa the Rapper

The story behind the quote: The quote comes from Parappa the Rapper, one of the very first rhythm games to ever appear on the PlayStation. In the game, you control a dog named Parappa and press the buttons at the right time to keep up with the rhythm of the stage’s song.

Usually, before playing the stage, Parappa will encounter some situation where he decides that he has to learn a skill to impress his crush, Sunny Funny. Before he does go try to learn this new skill, he utters the quote, which is sort of his catchphrase.

Geek wisdom: If  you want to achieve your dreams, you have to believe you can. But, not only that, you have to work at it. Simply believing that you can doesn’t mean that you will. Parappa may only be doing small steps but those small steps are the first ones he needs to take to actually make his dreams a reality.

“The world could always use more heroes.”

From: Overwatch

Genre: Video games

Who said it?: Tracer

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from Blizzard Entertainment’s most recent hit, Overwatch. Overwatch is a first person team based shooter where you control various heroes to complete different objectives. Since the game’s release, Overwatch has garnered critical acclaimed and secured itself a large and loyal fanbase thanks to solid game mechanics as well as incredible characters.

The quote comes from the poster girl of the game, Tracer. During the cinematic trailer, she says it to two young boys that helped her and Winston fend off Widowmaker and Reaper while in the Overwatch museum.

Additionally, you can select the phrase to be one of her in-game quotes as well.

Geek wisdom: In this day of age, we have to be more that just bystanders when we see bad things happen. We have to be much more active and act like the heroes we can be. We may not have the ability to rush into danger but we can still be heroes in our own way by actually doing some things to curb the wrong in the world in our own little way.