# Minimalist Video Game Art These Games for Gabe Art Pieces Look Right Out of Dark Morning Cartoons By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-03-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-video-game-art References: [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/5990849/the-best-of-kotaku-this-week) & [nickstokesdesign](http://www.nickstokesdesign.com/Games-for-Gabe) This minimalist video game art looks like something right out a of dark version of popular silly cartoons like Dexter's Laboratory or the Powerpuff Girls. These minimalist video game art creations were put together by artist Nick Stokes, who has no relation to the popular character from the CSI television series. The beautifully simple images are homages to [popular game series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-video-game-franchise) BioShock, Half-Life and Borderlands, respectively. Stokes made the incredible minimalist video game art as a birthday present for his brother's sweet 16, which is a heck of a great gift for any gamer out there, especially one who is a fan of the series depicted in Stokes' artwork. I especially loved the irony of the cartoon-y depictions of the incredibly violent and gory titles that inspired the posters in the first place. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Video Game Art:** The trend of making minimalist video game art offers opportunities for artists to create unique and simple designs for avid gamers. - **Homage Art:** The surge of homage art in the gaming industry allows fans and enthusiasts to showcase their creativity while paying tribute to popular game series. - **Neo-cartoonist Style:** The adaptation of the neo-cartoonist style in video game art offers modern and vibrant designs that can attract younger audiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Industry:** The increasing popularity of minimalistic video game art in the gaming industry creates opportunities for designers, animators, and game developers to create games and artwork that cater to gamers who prefer unique art styles. - **Graphic Design Industry:** The growing trend of minimalist and neo-cartoonist art offers opportunities for graphic designers to create captivating graphic designs that can catch the younger audience's attention. - **Art Industry:** The increasing number of homage art in the industry can lead to an expansion opportunity for artists to showcase their tribute and creativity for different media and genres. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Minimal Arcade Gaming Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-arcade-cabinet.md) - [Minimalist Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-controller.md) - [AI-Supporting Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronics-hub-art.md) - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md) - [Design-Conscious Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-basketball-game.md) - [Ultra-Compact Gamer Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-gaming-console.md) - [Low-Poly Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpakka-controller.md) - [Personalized Artful Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nak-studio.md) - [Haunting Gaming Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hauntii-xbox-game.md)