Interesting hobbies: video game cosplay

Video game cosplay (from English “costume play”) is a unique hobby that combines love for gaming with passion for creativity. This style of cosplay allows fans to bring their favorite characters from different game universes to life, creating detailed costumes and accessories. In this article, we'll share the reasons why video game cosplay is such a fun activity! And if your child loves games and wants to develop them themselves, welcome to Progkids!

I want to create!

To create beautiful costumes, you need to develop a lot of creative skills. Among them are:

Sewing skills and ability to understand materials

Creating character costumes often involves designing elaborate outfits with lots of details. The costumes of the game's characters consist of a wide variety of materials, such as leather, metal, plastic, and fabric.

Creating accessories

Cosplayers are figuring out how to create or imitate weapons, armor, and other accessories to reproduce their characters' characters as accurately as possible.

Makeup and makeup

To complete the look, it is important to apply makeup and makeup correctly to match the character's appearance.

I want to chat!

Video game cosplay creates a strong sense of community among participants. Cosplayers regularly participate in various events and festivals. These events allow you to meet other fans, share experiences and show off your costumes.

Cosplayers also love to share their work on social media! This is how they get feedback and are inspired by the experience of other participants.

I want to express myself!

Cosplay gives teenagers and older adults the opportunity to talk about their passion for video games and show their vision of characters from their favorite virtual worlds.

I'm an artist, that's how I see it!

Every cosplay is unique. Even if several people choose the same character, their interpretations will differ due to their personal style and approach.

I'm free like a bird in the sky!

Cosplayers can add their own elements to costumes or create alternative versions of characters—no one would say a word against it. Cosplay encourages freedom of expression, which is great!

I want to win!

Many events host cosplay competitions where participants can show off their costumes and receive valuable prizes, as well as recognition from like-minded people.

Some successful cosplayers get invitations to professional photo shoots or even sign contracts with game development companies.

Types of cosplay

#1 Standard cosplay

Standard cosplay involves designing a character costume as accurately as possible. Cosplayers pay attention to every detail, from clothes to accessories to makeup. The main goal is to reproduce the character's appearance as accurately as possible.

#2 Cosplay with entourage

Cosplay with an entourage includes not only recreating the character, but also the environment, scenes from the game world, decorations and props. This type of cosplay is often a group game: several participants transform into different characters in the same game.

#3 Cosplay body art

A type of cosplay that focuses on using body paint and makeup to create a character's image. This requires a high level of artistic skill.

#4 Craft cosplay

Craft cosplay means total handmade! Costumes and accessories are created only by hand.

Quick facts about cosplay

The United States is the birthplace of cosplay, but most cosplayers live in Japan.
Cosplayers love technology! Now they are actively using 3D printing to create accessories.
Some people come up with characters themselves and transform into them. This type of cosplay is called “original”.
Some are doing cosplays for their pets, which are becoming mega-popular on social media!
Cosplayers often use whatever they can get their hands on for costumes: cardboard boxes, packaging, plastic bottles and bags, tin cans and toilet paper.