# Gamer Life Lessons Illustrations The ‘Stuff I Learned From Video Games’ Cartoons By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-05-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamer-words-of-wisdom-stuff-i-learned-from-video-games-animated-collection References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/paperbeatsscissors-stuff-i-learned-from-video-games) The 'Stuff I Learned From Video Games' collection by ‘PaperBeatsScissors’ is motivational. If you are a video gamer then you may not have realized that beneath all the racing, fighting and super powers, are underlying subconscious messages (or so the artist believes). These adorable animated cartoons based on [gamer action figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman-1) and depict what can be learned from each pairing. For example, in the first picture with Mario it says, “You can face your problems, no matter how big they are." Considering that Mario is so tiny and is still able to defeat Bowser, that says a lot. The photo with Ash and Pikachu reads, “Our differences makes us stronger,” which is applicable to many relationships in our lives. Oftentimes [video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-gaming) are overlooked as a silly and mindless waste of time; however, ‘PaperBeatsScissors’ has managed to prove that notion wrong with these [gamer words of wisdom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triforce-todos). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Video Game Life Lessons:** Creating video games with underlying life lessons can provide added value for players. - **Motivational Gaming Illustrations:** Incorporating motivational messages in gaming illustrations can increase engagement and inspire players. - **Subconscious Messaging in Video Games:** Exploring and utilizing subconscious messaging in video games can help create a more immersive gaming experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Game Development:** Integrating motivational messages and subconscious messaging in game development can attract and retain players. - **Art and Design:** Creating inspirational and motivational art and illustrations can be used for a multitude of industries, including gaming. - **Personal Development:** The use of video games as a tool for personal development and growth can be a disruptive innovation in the education and self-help industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expressive Gaming Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-campaigns.md) - [Life Lesson Animated Cartoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veefriends-cartoons.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Functional Gaming Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gashapon-toys.md) - [Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/those-games.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md) - [Multifunctional Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lego-group.md) - [Cinematic Video Game Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droga5s-wake-up.md)