With each new Pokemon game that comes out, the difficult decision of choosing your starting companion must be made and deviantART user Beyx illustrates all the cuddly critters video gamers can begin their adventure with in this series of generational Pokemon fan art.
These Beyx creations are special in that they simplify the designs of the already cute characters into even more adorable versions of themselves over swatch-likem pastel-colored backgrounds. And if you don't care much for the starters, Beyx also drew several of the biggest names in the Pokemon franchise just for the hell of it.
Looking at Beyx's work, however, does make me sad for newer generations of Pokemon players as the new creatures can't top the originals of Squirtle, Charmander and Bulbasaur. They even created a fire pig -- AKA bacon -- and still I refuse to play newer incarnations of the pop culture phenomenon.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Simplified Character Designs
- Opportunity to create simplified and more adorable versions of popular characters in various media forms.
- Fan Art Creations
- Opportunity to create fan art of beloved characters that resonates with the audience.
- Nostalgic Gaming Experiences
- Opportunity to recreate or tap into the nostalgia of classic video game experiences.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- Opportunity for artists to create unique and appealing designs for popular characters.
- Gaming
- Opportunity for game developers to create new gaming experiences that tap into nostalgia.
- Merchandising and Collectibles
- Opportunity to create and sell merchandise related to popular characters and their fan art.
