The Opposable Thumbs guide to lesser-known gaming costumes

So, today is Halloween, and of course you're trying to decide what video game character to dress up as. If you need some last-minute suggestions—or you realize that EVERYONE is going to be the companion cube this year—we have your back. 苏州美睫美甲

A zombie from Typing of the Dead

This is an easy one. You start with a zombie, and you add a random word or phrase that you put on a sign and hang around your neck. This has the added bonus of being educational, as well as showing that you love the idea of using zombies to teach children things. There is no downside.

Arthur from Ghosts and Goblins

This one takes some bravery, because you're going to need to strip down to your undies to really pull it off. It helps if you have a beard, but those can be faked through any number of means. Find a lance, make sure it's not too cold outside, and do your part to play the hero of one of the most challenging games ever released, when he's near death. Public nudity just adds to the fun factor.

Any of the girls from Fatal Frame

Okay, this one could be tricky, because you have to be a girl. And young. And possibly Japanese. Another simple one to put together: you just need a cute dress, maybe a twin sister, and an old camera. You walk slowly around places, taking pictures of scary things. Scary things like the guy who dressed up like Arthur and is now coming over to hit on you.

Don't ask to see his lance.


This is probably the trickiest costume because not only is Gackt an obscure Japanese androgynous pop-idol, but he already basically looks like he's cosplaying a bad Square Enix stereotype. Gackt was featured in the mostly-forgotten title Bujingai for the PlayStation 2, and also was featured in Dirge of Cerberus. For this costume just go metro, spike your hair, and look very, very pretty.

The reason why this costume would be worth the work? In days past Frank was convinced a story needed a Gackt joke; I edited it out because no one knows who Gackt is. If you wear this costume and someone says "holy shit that guy looks like Gackt!" I guarantee that the faint cackling sound emanating from the Great White North that you will hear is actually Frank's merry laughter. It doesn't get more obscure than this.

Anyone have better ideas for obscure gaming costumes? We'd love to hear them. Better yet? Take pictures of your gaming costumes and send them in. If we get enough good shots we'll run a post in the coming days. Have a happy Halloween, and be safe!