If you eat, sleep and breathe retro gaming, these Brendan Corris caricatures of Nintendo game characters will no doubt be right up your alley. Featuring titles like Mega Man, Battletoads, Double Dragon, Ninja Gaiden, Legend of Zelda, Castlevania and Super Marios, Corris’ series encompasses classics that are so iconic, anyone who grew up in the 80s and 90s will be overwhelmed with nostalgia.
Popularity aside, these Brendan Corris caricatures feature some hilarious depictions of video game heroes; each character now has facial features and anatomy that are exaggerated to hyperbolic extremes. Mega Man looks like Jim Carrey and Mario and Luigi are clearly enjoying their mushrooms and flowers way too much in Corris' renditions.
Corris also incorporates screenshots of respective game titles into the backgrounds of each illustration.
Retro Gaming Caricatures
Brendan Corris Renders Nintendo Heroes with Exaggerated Features
Trend Themes
1. Retro Gaming Artwork - Opportunity to create disruptive scaled-up versions of famous retro gaming icons or develop new products for retro gaming enthusiasts.
2. Exaggerated Depictions - Opportunity to apply similar cartoonish depictions to other popular icons or even real-life figures, making them funnier and arguably more relatable.
3. Nostalgia-inspired Art - Opportunity to explore other nostalgic worlds like cartoons and movies and create similar caricatures for fans and enthusiasts to enjoy.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - Opportunity for gaming companies to launch retro-inspired games with similar cartoonish depictions and artwork.
2. Art Industry - Opportunity for artists to expand the trend into modern art galleries and exhibitions with works centered around nostalgic pop culture.
3. Consumer Goods Industry - Opportunity for retail brands to leverage the trend in products such as t-shirts, posters, and collectibles featuring retro gaming caricatures marketed to nostalgic customers.