# Video Game Propaganda Posters Joe Simpson Creates Promos Reminiscent Wartime Images By Jason Soy | Published 2012-06-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-simpson1 References: [geek-art.tumblr](http://geek-art.tumblr.com/post/25503542390/xombiedirge-gaming-posters-by-joe-simpson) & [w0op-w0op.deviantart](http://w0op-w0op.deviantart.com/) Propaganda posters were highly effective at rallying support, so Joe Simpson transplanted the visual style of wartime promos onto his own poster series highlighting [modern video game favorites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanity-games). Among the games featured in Simpson’s collection are Mass Effect 3, Left 4 Dead, Red Dead Redemption, Bioshock, Minecraft, Assassin’s Creed 3 and more. Viewers will notice Joe Simpson’s use of minimalist graphics to convey each game title. The posters themselves have a rustic look and are colored patriotically, giving them an authentic vintage feel. Audiences may also spot a creased texture that Simpson applied to further emulate a worn out look. Fans of these works should check out the rest of Joe Simpson’s deviantART portfolio, in which he renders [minimalist posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-australia-1) for a myriad of films. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Video Game Propaganda Posters:** Creating video game propaganda posters that use a style reminiscent of wartime promos. - **Minimalist Game Posters:** Developing minimalist posters for video games and other popular media formats. - **Rustic Color Palettes:** Incorporating patriotically-colored and authentic vintage-style color palettes to designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Game Industry:** Experimenting with different visual marketing strategies for video game promotions. - **Graphic Design Industry:** Implementing minimalist and rustic design elements in graphic design projects in various industries. - **Film Industry:** Exploring the use of minimalist posters for different films and experimenting with different artistic styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Cinematic Video Game Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droga5s-wake-up.md) - [Recreated Video Game Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-to-plate.md) - [Historical Console Gaming Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-poster.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/those-games.md) - [Promotional Influencer Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activision-1.md) - [Experimental Film Motels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-dew-borderlands-motel.md) - [Work-Ditching Video Game Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-your-boss.md)