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I thought this could be an interesting topic. I want to know if there has been any video game or anything in a video game that has inspired you to do, accomplish, complete, or set any kind of goals? Made you want to do or look into anything in life, history or maybe even hobbies or careers? I will give out a few things of mine.

Tenchu: Stealth Assassins - This game really took hold of me and inspired me to learn more about the ninja, ninjitsu and study as much as I can about martial arts (even though martial arts took hold of me before the game came out in 1998). Thats why you see me as a Ninja now. I might can't practice every chapter in the book of ninjitsu, but I'm sure as hell as close to being one (without the family history).

Street Fighter II: Champion Edition - I played this when I was really young. A safe guess would be when I was in between Elementary and Primary School. Even though it was a fighting game. I learned about the world itself and the history (somewhat) of the background and characters....well it gave in that settling feel to travel. I want to Japan, China, India, Russia....that kicked off there. My love for martial arts almost started from this game too.

I can't think of anything else right now. Is anyone else able to share?

I've made lots of good RL friends. Does that count?

I've learned lots of English in order to be able to understand what I'm doing and what I'm supposed to do. Also I've made some friends and became friends with people in real life who are playing, mainly thanks to our shared interest.

They subconsciously inspired me to game a few extra pounds while sitting on my butt gaming all day. I was then inspired to get off of my lazy butt and get back into shape. No more Funyons for you!

Originally posted by Rikimaru_X

I thought this could be an interesting topic. I want to know if there has been any video game or anything in a video game that has inspired you to do, accomplish, complete, or set any kind of goals? Made you want to do or look into anything in life, history or maybe even hobbies or careers? I will give out a few things of mine.

 

Tenchu: Stealth Assassins - This game really took hold of me and inspired me to learn more about the ninja, ninjitsu and study as much as I can about martial arts (even though martial arts took hold of me before the game came out in 1998). Thats why you see me as a Ninja now. I might can't practice every chapter in the book of ninjitsu, but I'm sure as hell as close to being one (without the family history).

Street Fighter II: Champion Edition - I played this when I was really young. A safe guess would be when I was in between Elementary and Primary School. Even though it was a fighting game. I learned about the world itself and the history (somewhat) of the background and characters....well it gave in that settling feel to travel. I want to Japan, China, India, Russia....that kicked off there. My love for martial arts almost started from this game too.

 

I can't think of anything else right now. Is anyone else able to share?

 

 

Ninja wannabe, a true Ninja would know its traditionally called Ninjutsu not Ninjitsu.

I spelled it wrong? Forgive me son. I was dead asleep (the only time when I make topics). Who said Ninja's can spell anyway?

Final Fantasy VII made me want to be a CG artist.

I've been inspired to travel, and know a lot more about history. I'd also like to collect relics and the like.

Age of Empires inspired me to learn about history. I am friend with some people in RL because we played the same games. They inspired me to learning programming. 

I wonder what Jack Thomson would say video games have inspired people to do lol.

Age of Mythology-Inspired me to learn about Greek society Now I am a huge ancient Greek buff.