As Game of Thrones begins to dive into the political turmoil from the latest episode, The Laws of Gods and Men, YouTuber 'Nicksplosion FX' pays tribute to the show with a recreation of the iconic Game of Thrones opening credits.
'Nicksplosion FX' merged the fantastical world of Game of Thrones with the popular video game Super Mario to create this 8-bit version of the infamous map sequence shown in the TV show's opening credits. The YouTube clip begins with the iconic Game of Thrones theme song redone to the tune of the Super Mario game. 'Nicksplosion FX' recreated the aerial shot of the world map by using geeky 8-bit graphics and replacing many famous Game of Thrones locations with Super Mario ones, such as Yoshi's Island.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Gamification of Pop Culture
- Opportunities for creating engaging, gamified content that merges pop culture and gaming by utilizing 8-bit graphics.
- Retro-fication of Modern Media
- Opportunities for recreating modern media in a nostalgic, retro format that appeals to a wide audience.
- Video Game-inspired Media
- Opportunities for creating media content based on popular video games, such as merging Super Mario graphics with Game of Thrones.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Gaming and Entertainment
- The gaming and entertainment industry can explore opportunities to merge pop culture and gaming to create unique, engaging content for audiences.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Marketing and advertising agencies can utilize retro-fication techniques to create campaigns that appeal to nostalgic audiences.
- Media Production
- Media production companies can explore opportunities to create video game-inspired content that appeals to a wide audience.
