Gamers oftentimes find interesting ways of integrating their lives with video games, such as making a Super Mario-themed map. Brooklyn-based artist Ken Kocses created ‘Mario Bros map of Bushwick,’ a Super Mario-inspired map of Bushwick, Brooklyn. Kocses’ map, which was designed for Bushwick Daily, features signature structures and buildings that have been a part of Bushwick community.
The map’s style of design is reminiscent of the old Nintendo Super Mario World games, a game that would be known as one of the best Super Mario games to date. With so many problems and frustrations in daily life, city officials and government leaders from around the world should revamp their city maps and country maps to integrate a mapping style of Super Mario proportions. It won’t solve any political issues, but it sure will put a smile on everyone’s face.
Game Plumber-Themed Maps
Ken Kocses’ Super Mario-Themed Poster is the Ideal Map for Any Game
Trend Themes
1. Video Game-themed City Maps - Creating video game-themed maps for cities and countries could become a new trend in integrating fun and art in traditional cartography.
2. Nostalgic Map Design - Reviving old nostalgic map designs from beloved video games could be a new trend in city and country mapping, catering to video game enthusiasts.
3. Integration of Art in Cartography - Integrating artistic elements in traditional maps could be a new trend in the map-making industry in catering to a younger demographic.
Industry Implications
1. Mapping - The mapping industry could explore new opportunities in incorporating artistic and fun elements in traditional cartography in creating more relevant and engaging maps.
2. Video Game Development - The game development industry can explore new opportunities in creating video game map versions of real-life cities and countries, catering to video game enthusiasts
3. Tourism - The tourism industry can explore new opportunities in creating guided tours using video game-themed city maps or nostalgic map designs to cater to younger demographics.