# Toonified 8-Bit Retrospectives (UPDATE) Campbell Whyte Finishes Archiving NES Games From '88 By Jason Soy | Published 2011-08-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbell-whyte References: [campbellwhyte](http://www.campbellwhyte.com/illustration/this-is-1988/) & [campbellwhyte](http://www.campbellwhyte.com/) It takes quite a lot of dedication to archive anything, but Campbell Whyte has taken it upon himself to create a collection of [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic) Entertainment System-inspired illustrations cataloging every [NES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-games-console) game in existence. Yup, that's 799 games in total! Titling the project '8 Bit Dreams,' this incredibly large task is so time-consuming that Whyte expects to complete his entire NES retrospective sometime around April of 2013. Sure, the task of drawing images for every NES game in existence is quite an astounding task, but what's even more impressive is Campbell Whyte's pictures themselves. Drawing in a style reminiscent of the Rugrats cartoons from the '90s, each illustration accurately depicts the gameplay of their respective video game title. Just look at Solid Snake sneaking past that dog! **Implications** - As consumers continue to age, many of them are turning to nostalgia products in order to revisit passages of their youth. This, in turn, induces euphoria for these individuals. Corporations may consider releasing a line of products referential to specific decades as the demand for nostalgia products is at an all time high. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgia Products:** Consumers are turning to nostalgia products to revisit passages of their youth, creating a demand for referential products from specific time periods. - **Illustrative Archiving:** Campbell Whyte's project of creating illustrations cataloging every NES game in existence presents an opportunity for other artists to expand upon his method and archive other forms of media in an illustrative way. - **Retro Design:** The popularity of Campbell Whyte's Rugrats-inspired illustrations demonstrates a growing market for retro-inspired designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** As the gaming industry grows and evolves, the value of archiving games and creating illustrative retrospectives will continue to be relevant. - **Fashion:** Creating nostalgia products, such as clothing lines inspired by specific decades, has become a trend in the fashion industry. - **Home Entertainment:** As more people turn to home entertainment, the demand for retro-inspired designs in the creation of home decor and furniture is on the rise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro.md) - [Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic.md) - [Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-funtastic.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Retro Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-xp.md) - [Tiny Retro Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-games-console.md) - [Retro Plug-and-Play Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-plug-play-systems.md) - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md)