# Dramatic Mario Remakes 'Bit and Run: Mario's Ladder' by Cory Godbey Reimagines the Classic Game By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-06-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cory-godbey References: [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/10449855) & [corygodbey](http://www.corygodbey.com/) This dramatic reinvention of Super Mario Bros. by Cory Godbey is called 'Bit and Run: Mario's Ladder.' The web series is a delightful twist on the [classic video game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nes-version), with intrigue, drama, a piano soundtrack and even a death scene. Best of all, the entire short is done in [8-bit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riki-8bit-game-collection) to honor the original. Check out 'Bit and Run: Mario's Ladder' by Cory Godbey above. I don't know about you, but I like this version of the Super Mario Bros. far better! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgia Gaming:** The trend for revisiting classic gaming franchises and reimagining them in new ways opens up opportunities for nostalgia-inspired innovation for game developers and animators alike. - **Interactive Fan Fiction:** The rise of interactive media and fan fiction creates new avenues for creative adaptation and innovation. The crossover between game design and storytelling offers exciting potential for user-generated content. - **Retro Aesthetics:** The resurgence of 8-bit and retro graphics creates opportunities for designers and creators to experiment with new forms of visual storytelling and alternate game modes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** Innovations in gaming technology and interactive media present a wealth of opportunities for game developers to reimagine classic franchises with new features and gameplay mechanics. - **Animation:** The reimagining of classic gaming franchises presents fertile ground for animators and storytellers to explore new creative expressions- especially as the divide between gaming and film begins to blur. - **Merchandising:** The interest in reimagined gaming franchises presents opportunities for innovative merchandising, ranging from classic toys and board games to new apparel and accessories that recontextualize classic characters and themes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fan-Favorite RPG Remakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-rpg.md) - [Iconic Sidescroller Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-bros-wonder.md) - [Classic Platforming Game Sequels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-vs-donkey-kong.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-hot-sauces.md) - [Video Game Refreshment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suntory-x-super-mario.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-hovercraft.md) - [Remade 2D Animation Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2d-animation-video-games.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md)