Video games are a big business. The global gaming industry employs millions of people and was valued at $173.7 billion in 2020. It’s been a long time since 1958, when physicist William Higinbotham created what is thought to be the very first video game, a simple tennis game similar to another great classic, Pong.
Video games play a significant role in the ever-changing entertainment industry and are no longer just for kids and teenagers; they are enjoyed by people of all ages, genders, and walks of life. While there are hundreds of titles being released every year, some stand out above the rest, the so-called AAA games. These video games are heavily advertised by the leading publishers, to the point where expert gamers provide you with everything you should know about them online even before their release. They are the ones that get all the hype, have the most sales, and impact the gaming community the most.
Gameplay, development, visual and graphic design, storytelling, and characters: all these elements contribute to the creation of legendary stories that shape pop culture and create huge debates on every social media platform. From Red Dead Redemption to The Witcher, from God Of War to Skyrim, all these titles share the same dedication of the creators to give millions of people an incredible journey and experience. Do you know what they also have in common? Great writing, which obviously leads to great lines. These titles are a huge source of video game quotes which have become all-time favorites among fans. Actually, a lot of games have great quotes, but AAA game companies really go full berserk on delivering some iconic and cherished lines. Without further ado, we leave you to enjoy the best quotes from video games!
#1
"Too many people have opinions on things they know nothing about. And the more ignorant they are, the more opinions they have." – Thomas Hildern, "Fallout: New Vegas"
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#2
"When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back! Get mad! I don't want your damn lemons! What am I supposed to do with these?! Demand to see life's manager! Make life rue the day it thought it could give Cave Johnson lemons! Do you know who I am?! I'm the man who's gonna burn your house down! With the lemons! I'm gonna get my engineers to invent a combustible lemon that burns your house down!" – Cave Johnson, "Portal 2"
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#3
"I used to be an adventurer like you, until I took an arrow to the knee." – Town Guard, "Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim"
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#4
"War is where the young and stupid are tricked by the old and bitter into killing each other." – Niko Bellic, "GTA 4"
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#5
"Wanting something does not give you the right to have it." – Ezio Auditore, "Assassin's Creed 2"
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#6
"The best solution to a problem is usually the easiest one. And I'll be honest - killing you is hard. You know what my days used to be like? I just tested. Nobody murdered me, or put me in a potato, or fed me to birds. I had a pretty good life. And then you showed up. You dangerous, mute lunatic. So you know what? You win. Just go. [chuckles] It's been fun. Don't come back." – GLaDOS, "Portal 2"
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#7
"Hatred and prejudice will never be eradicated. And the witch hunts will never be about witches. To have a scapegoat, that's the key." – Geralt of Rivia, "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt"
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#8
"Even the good leaders make poor decisions, its the best leaders that take responsibility for them." – Kratos, "God of War"
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#9
"We both said a lot of things that you're going to regret. But I think we can put our differences behind us. For science. You monster." – GLaDOS, "Portal 2"
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#10
"There's nothing as dangerous as a crowd with the wrong idea." – Edér Teylecg, "Pillars of Eternity"
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#11
"What is better? To be born good or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?" – Paarthurnax, "The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim"
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#12
"Nothing is more badass than treating a woman with respect!" – Mr. Torgue, "Borderlands 2"
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#13
"Thank you Mario! But our Princess is in another castle!" – Toad, "Super Mario Bros"
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#14
"Tell me Bats. What are you really scared of? Failing to save this cesspool of a city? Not finding the Commissioner in time? Me, in a thong?" – The Joker, "Batman: Arkham Asylum"
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#15
"Stand in the ashes of a trillion dead souls, and asks the ghosts if honor matters. The silence is your answer." – Javik, "Mass Effect 3"
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#16
“It’s a-me, Mario!” – This in-joke for gamers is said by Ezio’s uncle Mario after meeting on the road, "Assassin’s Creed II"
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#17
"A hero need not speak. When he is gone, the world will speak for him." – Halo
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#18
"The most horrible thing about death is how it turns a person into a thing. It's a thing that looks like your friend, but it's not them anymore." – Sigma, "Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward"
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#19
"People who use their own names for their passwords deserve to be hacked." – Amy Chen, "TimeSplitters: Future Perfect"
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#20
"Science isn't about why! It’s about why not!" – Cave Johnson, "Portal 2"
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