The Animal Crossing 'Villager' was recently named as a new addition to the upcoming Super Smash Bros. for Wii U game at E3 2013. And with the recent release of 'Animal Crossing: New Leaf' for the Nintendo 3DS, the 'Villager' is even more popular.
The sweet-faced villager is an unexpected addition to the new Super Smash Bros., as this character comes from a game without a shred of violence. This has inspired 'Creepy Animal Crossing Villager' memes to pop up across the Internet, featuring the 'Villager' looking malicious and fully ready for a battle.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is set for release in 2014, so we will have to wait until then to see if the Animal Crossing Villager can fight like these memes say he can.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Creepy Meme Characters
- Companies can create creepy characters that intentionally contrast their typical image to attract attention, appeal to new audiences and increase engagement.
- Violent Gaming
- Gaming companies can fuse traditionally non-violent games with combat elements to appeal to audiences looking for unexpected challenges.
- Unexpected Crossover Characters
- By incorporating characters from seemingly unrelated franchises, companies can leverage the popularity of both of those franchises and create new fan bases.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Entertainment
- Entertainment companies in film, television, and gaming can capitalize on the popularity of the creepy Villager meme to create related content.
- Marketing
- Marketing agencies can employ the Villager’s unexpected appearance in Super Smash Bros. as a lesson for companies to employ unconventional, attention-grabbing marketing methods.
- Gaming
- Game developers can investigate and explore the popularity of memes like Creepy Villager to identify new concepts and design gaming elements to gain more usership.
