With PAXWest2018 and Halloween both just around the corner, get ready to start cracking on those beloved PCs and cosplay craft tools as we unleash another of our DIY Last Minute video game cosplays! This time, featuring two beloved videogame franchises: Fortnite and Overwatch.

Team Fortnite

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Soldier Class

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Simple, fun, and just a delight to put on, cosplaying as these characters should be no problem at all. Especially since most of their items can be purchased at Army Range Surplus stores, among others.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Army style street clothes
• A couple of guns and/or swords(preferably fake ones)
• Black or brown shoes(depending on your preference)
• An award-winning personality ;)

Constructor Class

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Whether you're a fan of hiking in the woods and/or unleashing your inner warrior, this cosplay idea is great for anyone looking to fill in the best of both worlds.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Street/ construction war clothes
• Construction tools(hammer, nails, machines, etc.)
• Black or brown shoes(depending on your preference)
• A construction belt or two
• Whatever weapons(real of fake) that you come up with to match your award winning personality and arsenal

Ninja Class

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If you like swords, street clothes, and samurai culture all at the same time, then this one should be no problem for you to get adjusted to.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• (Fake) Metal Armor
• Black, olive green, or any color of your choice ninja clothes(bodysuit or sweatsuit works fine)
• A pair of prosthetic legs(preferably made out of anything that a metal detector can't detect)
• Converse shoes
• Matching scarves
• A katana(preferably one that won't set off the alarm)
• Optional: Either some cotton bandages or a face mask

If you're looking to buy yourself either a fake katana or some armor, typically, anime shops and martial arts shops would be the best place to start. If the prices are a little too high for you, then feel free to check out either ebay or Amazon. Hopefully, you'll find some better deals on those sites.

As for the other pieces, you can find them at secondhand shops, usually.

Outlander Class

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While this cosplay idea as no relation to the British/Scottish drama, Outlander, it is nevertheless a great one for any gamer who aspires to become an archeologist but either doesn't have the time or money to do so. Or so the person says...

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Either a matching scarf or gas mask
• Overcoats
• Matching shirts
• Matching pants
• Matching boots

Team Overwatch

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Wrecking Ball

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While it may not be necessarily possible to train your hamster to fight in a dual, at least this cosplay idea might be perfect for your dog(or even, someone else...)

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Orange and white clothes(faux fur is fine)
• A pair of orange hamster ears
• Jewelry and metal glue
• A grey (fake) bolt that you can easily stick to your forehead(be sure that you don't accidentally stick it to either your eyebrows or your bangs)
• An olive green colored backpack
• A set of fake whiskers(which you can easily paint on yourself using face paint)

Of course, if you want to save yourself some time by purchasing a fake hamster costume and gluing on the forehead of it a fake bolt, feel free!

D.Va

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Perhaps the most iconic video-game character in the Overwatch universie, this idea is sure to be a hit. Especially if you're looking for something awesome in time for Halloween at the same time. :)

Here’s what you’ll need:

• A pink and blue bodysuit
• Pink lipstick, which you can use to paint whiskers on your cheeks
• Grey gloves
• Grey boots
• Pink metal ears
• A cheeky, adorable smile
• Optional: A pink gun

Tracer

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If you love Teen Titans and Portal characters and want to put the two together, then this cosplay idea should serve as an excellent start.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• An orange and black stretch suit with the word, "Tracer" sewen/pressed on the side
• A black jacket with a blue crest in the middle
• White Portal style handcuffs
• Black leather ski gloves
• White shoes
• Orange ski glasses
• A messy Robin style hairdo
• Two small, flat, silver earrings(piercing is optional)

Of course, if you want to make a gender neutral version of this outfit, feel free to change the name, "Trancer" to whatever name you want. You can also change the matching hairstyle and earring set. There's no crime. :)

Mei

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Ni hao, dajia! Bie haoxiang yi ge moshengren Hey everyone! Don't be a stranger! Especially if you want to go as your own personal waterbender this year. Or should I say a snowbender? ;)

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Black, thick-rimmed glasses
• Blue and white East Asian parka jacket
• Blue pants
• Grey and blue colored parka ski boots
• A blue snow gun with a matching snow tank
• A silver hair chopstick with a red bead attached to the fat end of the stick. As well as a snowflake hanging on a chain at the very end

Side note: While we're not 100% sure if the creators of Overwatch were heavily inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender, we are sure however that they seem to care a lot about how Westerners view Asian culture.

BONUS!!!!

Lara Croft from Tomb Raider

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Though it’s not 100% confirmed if Tomb Raider was one of the main inspiration for Fortnite, given that Laura’s outfit is pretty similar to what some of the characters in Fortnite are wearing, it wouldn’t surprise me if that was the case.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• A light green tank top
• A brown backpack
• Black or brown pants or shorts that you can easily walk around in
• Black or brown boots
• A hair tie that can easily blend with dark brown colored hair

Side note: For those looking for a Star Wars based Tomb Raider cosplay(or any videogame cosplays. for that matter), feel free to check out our Star Wars remix cosplay blog.

Senoir Pinata Man from Fortnite

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Okay, to be honest. That’s not really the pinata’s real name. However, who wouldn’t want to dress up their adorable fuzzy friend as a pinata this Halloween?

Just be sure not to accidentally stuff yourself with candy before going outside to trick or treat. If you know what we mean...

Here’s what you’ll need:

• A giant blue and purple pinata head with a surprised look on his face
• Blue and purple striped clothes
• Black shoes
• A metal box, purse, or backpack with the ⇧ arrow taped to the sides
• Optional: Candy

Side note: If you want, you can either make this into a two user costume or a pet costume. Just be sure that you don’t accidentally stuff either your friend or pet with candy beforehand...

Sombra from Overwatch

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Back in time for PAXWest, this cosplay is great for any Overwatch fans out there who want to stand out from the crowd!

Here’s what you’ll need:

• A black and purple shiny jumpsuit
• Black fingerless gloves
• A grey purple oversuit
• Light purple lipstick
• A pair turquoise blue suede shoes
• Purple and pink locks/streaks of hair
• Optional: A black gun(though please make sure that it is not loaded!)

For the most part, you can find these items at Target, Walmart, or any other convenience store that you can think of. However, if you’re really on a shoestring budget, feel free to borrow/steal some of items from your nearest athletic jogging mom.

Side note: By the way, for those looking for more video game cosplay ideas, feel free to check out some of our previous blogs.

Conclusion:

Tell us, fellow cosplayers, what do plan on dressing up as for PAXWest this year? Which panels are you most excited for this year? Which of the two videogame franchaises do you like better: Overwatch or Fortnite? Don’t be afraid to let us know in the comments, below!

P.S. For those of you who haven't read any of our back to school Halloween cosplay blogs, feel free to check those out. You never know as to what sorts of crazy combinations you can come up with.