Video Game Conqueror Gifts

'Dinnertime!', 'Not now, Mom -- the fate of the Galaxy is in my hands!'

"I reached Level Three of Super Mario Brothers!"

Rage.

Road sign: 'No Passing Zone... This, too, shall pass.'

Homo Gamus

One man's obstacle is another man's stepping stone.

Gamers

"Our Rupert has swopped his gaming console for bagpipes...it gets us out of the house more often."

Second lifeReal life.

'I know the answer. I just need a moment to come to grips with it.'

"I know you're scared, but you can do this! Remember that time I had to clean up after you and I didn't have a bag and had to use leaves?! I was so afraid, but I did it…"

Need an elevated state of mind too!

"I have a huge Algebra final tomorrow. I know I'm gonna fail."

Mountain climbers face a closed route.

"Sure, I pray all the time... English test, Math test, History test...."

'Hand over the last one now kid or you're getting my fist for Christmas!'

'These new video games are getting out of hand...'

"Damn it, Gwendolyn, you know when you married me I only moved one square at a time."

"You go pillage. I can loot from here."

'It's about your reports, Mittens. They're incomprehensible -- It's as if you walked across the keyboard, laid down and rolled over it a hundred times, then took a nap on it.'

"...and how often do you feel monkas?"

' I see Brad's playing his new video game again.'

"Nice hopping. Now what?"

Climbing the mountain up towards business opportunities.

"Where do you see yourself in five moves?"

"Thanks for the offer... but I'd rather see if tech support can get my computer running."

Contest to enter the University

"Erik does most of his plundering online these days"

'I can see you're going to be a bit of a challenge.'

"So many FANTASTIC applicants, where do we start!"

What brings you to therapy, Mr. Park? I'm stuck. Dr. Noodle. I'm paralyzed. I'm not making any progress. Honestly, I'm lost in the trees. I've lost sight of my goals. My health units are low. Units? Unseen enemies are everywhere. I can't sleep. I'm not eating. You're not making sense. Who am I kidding? You're right. The truth? Fine, I admit it. I can't get past level 5!!! I don't do video game counseling. If my mom loved me more, I'd be able to find more ammo.

'Going back to work now that the kids are grown is one thing, Martha. Mounting a hostile takeover bid of my company is another!'

Computer Gamers.

"Yes! I defeated the invading forces! I am master and commander... I am a warlord!"

University of Adversity.