The Pop-Culture E-Zine
If there ever was a perfect use of the “Shut up and take my money” meme, then these hand built retro game visual displays by Leigh Allen (aka: PlayRetroDesigns) can take our wallet right now!
Who wouldn’t want Double Dragon, Galaga, Paper Boy and Gorf on their game room wall? And these are just the start! There are plenty more mind blowing displays based on your fave console and arcade games in Leigh’s Etsy store. Now, where was that bank withdrawal slip…
Image source: PlayRetroDesigns
We are huge fans of Fro’s (aka Fernando Reza) video games related propaganda posters!
His latest series are inspired by World War II video game propaganda prints. This latest set contains a whopping 26 prints! There are six new Mario and Zelda prints each, as as well as Metroid, Galaga, Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Tetris, Metal Gear Solid, Joust, Frogger and many more great prints – check them all out here.
Duck Hunt – For Vital War Needs
Space Invader – Stop the Invasion
Mario – Superior Firepower
Galaga – Protect
Zelda – Victory
Tetris – Build for Victory
Zelda – Hope for the Future
Mario – Building for Victory
Pac-Man – Protect Our Pellets
Duck Hunt – Keep’em Firing
source: Fro Design Company
Have you ever wanted to touch up your favourite NES games? Perhaps make them brighter or make the graphics pop? Well, a talented digital artist by the name of Andrés Moncayo, has done it!
Andrés has digitally painted over some of the most iconic NES games like Duck Hunt, Contra, Double Dragon II: The Revenge and Zelda II – The Adventure of Link among other fan faves. Andrés has ensured that his versions keep the spirit of the original games.
We don’t know about you, but we absolutely reckon Andrés has nailed these touch ups! If you would like to see the rest of Andrés Moncayo’s NES paint overs, go and check them out here.
source: Andrés Moncayo
Hands up those who do not like video games based humour? Right, please leave the room now.
For those that love it, stay and take a peek below – I promise you will laugh out loud.
source: College Humor
We shuddered when we saw what had become of Ryu, Zangief and Guile in the first part of Street Fighter: Where Are They Now.
Prepare yourself for part 2, as Arman Akopian (aka: I-GUYJIN-I) shows us exactly what Cyber Vega and Chun-Li have been up to and where Fei Long has been for the last three years.
Ever wondered what has become of your favourite Street Fighter? Wonder no more! The talented Canadian 2D and 3D artist, Arman Akopian (aka: I-GUYJIN-I) has taken it upon himself to collate and show us what has happened to our favourite Street Fighters in the ‘Street Fighter Chronicles’.
Time hasn’t been too kind to our fighters – did you know that Zangief found God! I am still devastated to what has become of my favourite fighter, Ryu – very sad indeed.
Source: I-GUYJIN
Since discovering social media, I have been privileged in meeting thousands of amazing and talented people. Julia (monchhichi72) is no exception. I recently discovered Julia’s artwork talent. My interest was piqued over a conversation about video game drawings and a cute blue cat called Doraemon (or more affectionately known as, Ding Dong – more on that at a later date).
Showcasing her artistic flair, here are some of Julia’s video games inspired drawings – Enjoy ! [Read more…] about Video Game Art Exhibition: Monchhichi72
Let’s be honest, the only art we gamers love is art revolving around video games and pop culture icons, and that’s exactly what this incredible ‘Holly Wood’ digital sculptures series is about.
[Read more…] about Video Game Art: Iconic Characters