# Ancient Game Amalgamations Mario and Monster Hunter Collide in a Traditional Japanese Painting By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-traditional-japanese-painting References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/mario-bowser-yoshi-japanese-art/) & [superpunch.blogspot](http://superpunch.blogspot.com/2009/07/traditional-japanese-painting-featuring.html) Xiaobaosg is an artist who has been heavily influenced by Asian culture. The illustration was created for Uberbooks's Designers Games Remix and features Mario and Bowser fighting against a ferocious looking T-Rex. The traditional styled Japanese print was inspired by both “Super Mario Bros” and “Monster Hunter.” Check out the image above to see an amalgamation between these two games, and a mix between ancient and modern. **Implications** - Video game culture is influential across the board. As a result, certain [iconic video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riki-8bit-game-collection) have and will continue to inspire [consumer products such as art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidoki-edition-monopoly), home decor, photography and even music. Goods that draw upon culturally celebrated and familiar moments result in nostalgia, which is one of the most powerful consumer-driving forces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Video Game-inspired Art:** The amalgamation of different video game characters in traditional art forms presents an opportunity for artists to create unique and visually captivating pieces. - **Cultural Nostalgia Products:** Consumer goods that tap into nostalgic moments from culturally celebrated games can create a strong emotional connection with customers. - **Cross-game Collaborations:** The merging of characters and elements from different video games opens doors for collaborative projects and expands the potential for storytelling. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage the trend of video game-inspired art to create new and innovative pieces that appeal to gaming enthusiasts and collectors. - **Home Decor:** The demand for art and decor inspired by iconic video games creates opportunities for manufacturers and retailers in the home decor industry to offer unique and nostalgia-driven products. - **Merchandise and Licensing:** Companies specializing in video game merchandise and licensing can capitalize on the popularity of cross-game collaborations by producing collectibles and apparel featuring characters from different games. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game Refreshment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suntory-x-super-mario.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-hot-sauces.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Gamer Instant Noodle Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-cup-meshi.md) - [Haunting Gaming Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hauntii-xbox-game.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md)