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101 things we've learned from videogames

The wisdom of our favorite pastime, applied to real life

Words: PC Zone UK

83. You can lead a fulfilling and adventurous life, and keep several friends, without ever opening your mouth.

84. You can shoot open a padlock, but locks on wooden doors only ever leave a dent.

85. It is possible to carry an infinite amount of items, including a full sunday roast spread, for no adequately explored reason, without impeding either your speed or clothing.

86. “Sho-ryu-ken!” is the best opening line to start a punch-up in a pub.

87. Conversation is easy! Just think of two or three possible responses, and pick the one you think will lead to the greatest reward.

88. Firing a rocket launcher straight into the floor is an excellent idea, and will get you cool stuff, provided you jump into the air as you do it.


89. Women who are experienced mercenaries and can carry multiple heavy weapons do not look like Bulgarian discus throwers, but are lithe, slim, and have very large breasts.

90. The world is packed with unexplored ruins, most of which are packed to the rafters with treasure. Despite this, no one has yet bothered to explore them.

91. The owners of theme parks/zoos/hospitals are able to pick up visitors to their attractions with a giant grapple, and drown them in lakes without penalty.

92. Being shot in the face is only a minor inconvenience, but going into an area you are not supposed to will result in instant death.

93. Nazis/Alien Invaders/Evil Megacorps are always leaving medical supplies around for their opponents to heal themselves with. Their own soldiers are under strict instruction not to touch them. Ever.

94. The popular third dimension was introduced in the ’80s, before which you’d simply shrink and move more slowly to convey distance.

95. You can probably fit another rocket launcher in your rucksack if you carefully rearrange those four ammo clips and that coke can.

96. If someone you don’t like is in a swimming pool, simply remove the steps to get out. Then they will be stuck and drown through exhaustion.


97.  Frogs die in water.

98. You can gaze at a woman’s tits for hours on end without either of you becoming embarrassed. However, attempts to mount her from every side like a determined St. Bernard will always result in you bouncing off her textured hide.

99. If you win a really big fight, don’t relax until you’ve made sure there isn’t a much more powerful robot version of your late opponent lurking in a corner.

100. “Ninja” is the most common occupation on the planet, just above “Secret Agent” and “Alien in Disguise”.

101. Comprehensive military training can be acquired simply by climbing a rope, crouching and firing down a range a few times.

Nov 28, 2008


 
97 Comments
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thereaper52  - 11 months 12 days ago 
first

every body does speak engrish
Vistyle  - 11 months 12 days ago 
^^^^To say everyone speaks english is a very ignorant statement.

I love these lists, they always entertain me for awhile when I'm bored.
MUSH-RUME  - 11 months 12 days ago 
Hooray for breast physics and tits in general . Also the fact about not being able to see your own feet is the greatest
oreomonkey  - 11 months 12 days ago 
"You can jump twice your own height, but water will kill you instantly."
LOL
oreomonkey  - 11 months 12 days ago 
WOW VISTYLE UR A RETARD IN VIDEO GAMES EVERYONE SPEAKS ENGLISH FOR SOME REASON SO YOUR IGNORANT
TrIp13G  - 11 months 12 days ago 
I'm pretty sure he was joking, Vistyle.
Crankr  - 11 months 12 days ago 
Are you kidding me? EVERYONE speaks english, even the guy who needs an translater. Most likely you dont know that until he shoots his translator and starts talkin all angry-like.

23 and 4 are my favorites.
Da-Ku  - 11 months 12 days ago 
...Best...List...EVER!
Slipknot_Boy  - 11 months 12 days ago 
sweet article G.R
I don't know any1 hu dusnt live their lives like that ^^:)
noobeater  - 11 months 12 days ago 
lol very very funnyi love it...tho maybe not the removing a 'fetid tampon from a shit filled toilet' hich to be honest is quite a bad job
noobeater  - 11 months 12 days ago 
biggest lol at: frogs die in water...just thought i'd add that
quicksilver_503  - 11 months 12 days ago 
very funny...but wrexham will never win the championship.
CarToons  - 11 months 12 days ago 
Life is so easy now!
Thanks GamesRadar!
Juriasu  - 11 months 12 days ago 
Ofcourse Ivy had to be in the article...
jimsondanet  - 11 months 12 days ago 
they forgot to mention that its perfectly acceptable to walk into somebodys home, take food and smash barrels before engaging occupants in idle conversation

or how easy it really is to carry 200+ pounds of equipment
unless of course your one pound over.
then you can barely walk.(if at all)

most soldiers can apparate weaponry from thin air
but only the same two weapons,
sometimes more tho
depends on the soldier

when shooting zombies you have to stand still
but thats ok
you have a laser sight

most police officers are willing to let murder slide
but only for a hundred

sometimes the recently departed are prone to seizures whilst attempting fussion into walls, floors and ceilings
jar-head  - 11 months 12 days ago 
This is Awesome!
CoD_22  - 11 months 12 days ago 
#102. If you dont do well a race, all of your opponents dont mind racing again and again so that you can win.
bron1417  - 11 months 12 days ago 
this made me laugh so hard nice job.
Defguru7777  - 11 months 12 days ago 
Sounds about right.
tsmits77  - 11 months 12 days ago 
74 is the best
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