Graphic artist Mike V has turned classic Disney princesses into tough 16-bit style fighter girls for Capcom! Ever wondered what Snow White would look like as a Street Fighter character? Or if Cinderella's glass slippers had more kick in them than the story led on? What if Pocahontas could channel the colors of the wind and use it against an opponent?
Mike V's Disney princess Capcom mash-ups help make that imagination a digital reality with his graphics set in action poses iconic of many Capcom characters. From the gallery, it looks like Jasmine is ready to test her skills against Chun-Li and Ariel's trident looks like a weapon Dante would like to try out.
What's Driving This Trend
- Disney Fighter Girl Mash-ups
- Graphic artists are bringing classic Disney princesses into the video game world as fighter girls, presenting opportunities for video game developers to create a new kind of game with a well-known franchise as well as opportunities for collaborations and merchandise.
- 16-bit Graphic Style
- The 16-bit graphic style has made a comeback, as seen with these Disney Princesses in Capcom poses, creating opportunities for graphic artists to tap into the nostalgia while bringing new life to classic franchises, as well as opportunities in apparel, merchandise, and even the film industry.
- Animated Crossover Combat
- The concept of animated crossover combat is gaining popularity with these Disney and Capcom mash-ups, creating opportunities for game developers to expand on the trend with new character combinations, as well as for apparel and merchandise collaborations between various franchises.
Who This Affects Most
- Video Game
- Video game developers have the opportunity to combine the beloved Disney princesses and the classic Capcom fighter game genre and come up with a new and exciting game franchise with a built-in following.
- Graphic Design
- Graphic designers have an opportunity to take advantage of the trend of 16-bit graphics style and create new and innovative projects in collaboration with popular franchises.
- Merchandising/entertainment
- The cross-franchise mash-up in merchandise, apparel, and entertainment has proven to be a lucrative and innovative trend which can be applied to these Disney and Capcom mash-ups.
