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Have you ever walked down the street and thought, "Am I in a video game right now?" Well, you're not alone! With the advent of neon-lit buildings, square-shaped bushes, and futuristic architecture, some urban environments are starting to look like they were lifted straight out of Minecraft or other video games.

Whether you're a gamer or just someone who appreciates a good pun, it's hard not to appreciate the surreal experience of walking through a city that looks like it was designed by a video game developer. Who knows, maybe next we'll see floating question blocks and mushrooms popping up on street corners!

With that being said, if you'd love to see more similar photos then check out our previous post on Bored Panda!

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Glowing Base Of Tree Made By Arranging Leaves. Looks Almost Like A PS2 Game

Glowing Base Of Tree Made By Arranging Leaves. Looks Almost Like A PS2 Game

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When You're Walking In The Park And An Animal Has A Side Quest For You

When You're Walking In The Park And An Animal Has A Side Quest For You

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Flash Shines Just Right To Turn The Web Into A Rainbow And To Make A Spider Like A Quest Object

Flash Shines Just Right To Turn The Web Into A Rainbow And To Make A Spider Like A Quest Object

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Why do some urban environments seem like video game settings? Perhaps the answer lies in the similarities between game design and urban planning. Creating engaging and memorable experiences involves creating spaces for people to interact with and move through.

Furthermore, bright colors and geometric shapes can make buildings and other urban features stand out and become more visually appealing. In high-traffic areas, eye-catching design elements can help to draw people's attention and make the space memorable.

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God Just Started Playing Minecraft In The Middle Of This City

God Just Started Playing Minecraft In The Middle Of This City

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#8

A Crane Outside Of My Work On A Foggy Morning With The Word Here Illuminated

A Crane Outside Of My Work On A Foggy Morning With The Word Here Illuminated

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#9

This Photo I Took In Versailles That’s Not Two Photos Spliced Together

This Photo I Took In Versailles That’s Not Two Photos Spliced Together

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Pop culture also plays a significant role in shaping our perceptions of the world around us. There is no doubt that video games have become an integral part of modern pop culture, and the visual language of gaming is becoming increasingly ingrained in other areas of design, such as architecture and urban planning.

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This Area In My School Courtyard Always Gives Me Such A Weird Feeling When I Walk Alone In It

This Area In My School Courtyard Always Gives Me Such A Weird Feeling When I Walk Alone In It

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#12

Saw A Knight In The Park The Other Day

Saw A Knight In The Park The Other Day

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There's no denying that seeing a cityscape that looks like it came straight out of a video game is surreal and unforgettable. Maybe one day we'll even see entire neighborhoods themed after our favorite games, complete with hidden power-ups and secret levels. There are endless possibilities!

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Found While Out Deer Hunting In The Middle Of Nowhere

Found While Out Deer Hunting In The Middle Of Nowhere

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#14

When You Go To School And Your Teacher Has A Quest For You

When You Go To School And Your Teacher Has A Quest For You

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#15

The Hospital Of Aachen, NW, Germany Looks As If It Was From A Video Game On The Inside

The Hospital Of Aachen, NW, Germany Looks As If It Was From A Video Game On The Inside

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VodkaInMySweetTea
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is such a clear and vivid photo, I 100% expected the escalators to be moving. I was confused at first why they weren't.

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The Erosion Pattern On This Cliff And Rocks Makes It Look Like A Minecraft Rendering

The Erosion Pattern On This Cliff And Rocks Makes It Look Like A Minecraft Rendering

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Badulesia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This in the Zumaya area, northern Spain (Euskadi). Theses are notorious rock layers of cretaceous age. Some GoT scenes were shot there.

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#17

One Bench In Our City Park Looks Like It's Made Of Red-Hot Metal

One Bench In Our City Park Looks Like It's Made Of Red-Hot Metal

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#18

Something Tells Me I Have Some Side Quests To Complete

Something Tells Me I Have Some Side Quests To Complete

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#19

My City Has Public Defibrillation Stations And The Sign For It Looks Like A Video Game Health Bar

My City Has Public Defibrillation Stations And The Sign For It Looks Like A Video Game Health Bar

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This Randomly Illuminated Patch Of Street

This Randomly Illuminated Patch Of Street

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#23

A Picture From The Boom Operator Of Me Refueling On My 100th Mission Over Afghanistan

A Picture From The Boom Operator Of Me Refueling On My 100th Mission Over Afghanistan

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#24

My Lamp Post In The Snow Looks Like A Scene Out Of Narnia

My Lamp Post In The Snow Looks Like A Scene Out Of Narnia

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#25

If Video Games Have Taught Me Anything, There’s Definitely Something Buried Under There

If Video Games Have Taught Me Anything, There’s Definitely Something Buried Under There

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#26

A Wall With A 3D Effect Using Only Wood

A Wall With A 3D Effect Using Only Wood

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ooooh I like it, this could have been a boring wall now it's a piece of art

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#28

So Today I Accidentally Stepped In A Skyrim Dungeon In Real Life - Van Vieng Laos

So Today I Accidentally Stepped In A Skyrim Dungeon In Real Life - Van Vieng Laos

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#29

This Torii Gate Looks Like It’s Out Of A Video Game, But It’s Real And Awesome To Check Out At Night

This Torii Gate Looks Like It’s Out Of A Video Game, But It’s Real And Awesome To Check Out At Night

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#30

There Was A Sky Light Beaming Up Towards The Sky From The Ground Level. The Cloud Glow Makes It Seem Like An Alien Spaceship

There Was A Sky Light Beaming Up Towards The Sky From The Ground Level. The Cloud Glow Makes It Seem Like An Alien Spaceship

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Kitty Has A Quest For You

Kitty Has A Quest For You

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Katie Lutesinger
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pet kitty to receive quest. (The quest is to pet the kitty again. There's an Easter Egg - if you do it enough times, you get a special animation where the cat bites you for no reason).

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Foggy Morning In London With A Bit Of Sunlight Equates To A Ghost Building On My Walk To Work

Foggy Morning In London With A Bit Of Sunlight Equates To A Ghost Building On My Walk To Work

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#35

This Waiter Looks Like A Video Game Character Model

This Waiter Looks Like A Video Game Character Model

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Katie Lutesinger
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Greetings, traveller." *repeatedly walks into the table without ever breaking eye contact*

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#36

The Mirrored Walkway Supports In This London Garden Make It Look Like Another Dimension Spliced Into Reality

The Mirrored Walkway Supports In This London Garden Make It Look Like Another Dimension Spliced Into Reality

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#37

The Current Rammstein Tour Gives Off Intense Video Game Vibes

The Current Rammstein Tour Gives Off Intense Video Game Vibes

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#38

The Hallway To My Dentist Office Looks Like A Stanley Kubrick Scene

The Hallway To My Dentist Office Looks Like A Stanley Kubrick Scene

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#39

A Sword In A Stone That I Just Saw. Somerset, England

A Sword In A Stone That I Just Saw. Somerset, England

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Kerri
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.

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New Side Mission: The Unusual Portal

New Side Mission: The Unusual Portal

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David
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When sub-par alien mechanics try to fix the shape shifting abilities of your TARDIS but end up making it look like a porta potty.

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Owen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We've all been in situations when we suddenly need a poop. I wish they were all illuminated.

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TiredTomato
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Ministry of Magic had to come up with a new entrance after the bathroom in the underground was exposed

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#41

Sky Looks Like The Sky Of A Cheesy Video Game

Sky Looks Like The Sky Of A Cheesy Video Game

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Our Dishwasher Has A Blue Light In It And It Makes One Of The Children’s Cups Glow. Looks Like A Collectible Item

Our Dishwasher Has A Blue Light In It And It Makes One Of The Children’s Cups Glow. Looks Like A Collectible Item

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Aria Whitaker
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oohhh I want an ultraviolet light in my dishwasher too!! Great way to kill whatever is left on those after the wash.

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#43

There’s A Bathroom In My Parent’s House That Is Lit By A Single Window And This Is What Happens Every Day

There’s A Bathroom In My Parent’s House That Is Lit By A Single Window And This Is What Happens Every Day

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This Light In The Hotel Looks Like A Minecraft Block

This Light In The Hotel Looks Like A Minecraft Block

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#45

The Reflection From My Window Decal Makes My Toilet Look Like A Quest Item In A Video Game

The Reflection From My Window Decal Makes My Toilet Look Like A Quest Item In A Video Game

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#46

Manhattan Looking To Be Straight Out Of The Post-Apocalypse Game

Manhattan Looking To Be Straight Out Of The Post-Apocalypse Game

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#47

Spotted A Minecraft Building On My Morning Commute

Spotted A Minecraft Building On My Morning Commute

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It literally looks like gravel though. WHY DOES IT LOOK LIKE GRAVEL!

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This Chest I Found In A Very Old Fort Of Jaisalmer, India Looks A Lot Like A Treasure Chest From Almost Every Game

This Chest I Found In A Very Old Fort Of Jaisalmer, India Looks A Lot Like A Treasure Chest From Almost Every Game

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Found In The Wilds Of New Jersey

Found In The Wilds Of New Jersey

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Ha! I Finally Found One

Ha! I Finally Found One

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