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Suburban Video Game Realities

‘Super Mario Beads 3’ Follows Mario Through the Neighbor

— December 13, 2012 — Tech
Mixing game and stop motion videos together creates what you see in the 'Super Mario Beads 3' video.

Using the suburban jungle as a backdrop rather than the usual dark caves and magic lands that fans of the franchise are used to seeing, Mario continues along through the video doing what he does best -- getting points and eventually saving his beloved princess Peach.

The video was created by Marcus and Hannes Knutsson, who created each of the video game characters entirely out of beads. Though it must have been a long and arduous process, the results are an excellent piece of artistry as well as a great nostalgic experience that blends real and gamer reality into one. So if you ever dreamed of seeing Mario jump and leap through suburbia (which I am sure many of you have) the Mario Beads 3 stop motion video is right up your alley.
Trend Themes
1. Suburban Gaming - Opportunity to develop video games utilizing suburban environments as the setting, creating a niche for gamers looking for a different type of gaming experience.
2. Stop-motion Animation - Chance to create more stop-motion animation videos using beloved video game characters in diverse settings, opening up the potential for collaboration between video game developers and stop-motion animation experts.
3. Nostalgia Marketing - Utilize nostalgia marketing in video game promotion by tapping into consumers' memories and emotions, creating a more memorable marketing strategy and building brand loyalty.
Industry Implications
1. Video Game Development - Shaping the way video games are developed by expanding the use of unique settings and characters that can reach a wider audience.
2. Stop-motion Animation - Innovation opportunity to develop new animations for video game characters utilizing stop-motion technology, attracting a new audience in the process.
3. Marketing - Opportunity to revolutionize video game marketing strategies by utilizing nostalgia and storytelling to create more memorable brand experiences.
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