# Video Game Portraits Greg de Stefano Brings "Super Smash Bros: Brawl" to Life By Rachel | Published 2009-07-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greg-de-stefano-video-game-mario References: [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2009/07/punch_me_smash_brothers_brawl.php) & [smashbros](http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/) The [Wii](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-mickey-rebrushed) game "Super Smash Bros: Brawl" has been brought to life thanks to photographer Greg de Stefano, and if I do say so myself, Mario looks pissed about it. The "Super Smash Bros: Brawl" pictures by Greg de Stefano feature Mario, Wario, Pit, the Pokemon trainer, and more. It should be mentioned that beyond Mario I have no idea who these people are, but if you compare the real life interpretations to the animated ones, it’s a job well done. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Photorealistic Gaming Portraits:** Opportunity for digital artists to create lifelike portrayals of video game characters, enhancing the gaming experience. - **Nostalgic Gaming Photography:** Chance for photographers to capture iconic video game characters in real-life settings, appealing to gamers' nostalgia. - **Crossover Art and Gaming:** Potential for artists to blend different gaming franchises together through creative artwork, sparking crossover collaborations and fan engagement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Digital Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist for digital artists to revolutionize the creation of realistic video game character portrayals. - **Gaming Merchandise:** The opportunity to create and sell merchandise featuring real-life interpretations of beloved video game characters, tapping into the growing demand for gaming-related products. - **Art and Pop Culture:** Disruptive innovation potential lies in merging video game characters with other iconic elements of pop culture, offering new avenues for artistic expression and collaboration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Anime Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaminginspired-anime-figures.md) - [Video Game Plant-Inspired Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piranha-plant-camera.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-hot-sauces.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md)