# Stop-Motion Game Revivals Pixels and Bricks Put Together Live Donkey Kong Session By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixels-and-bricks-donkey-kong References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/stop-motion-donkey-kong-takes-to-the-streets/) & [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/expresident/stop-motion-donkey-kong/) Every gamer remembers saving the terrified Princess Peach from the evil Donkey Kong. It was hard, fun and exciting the whole journey. [Pixels and Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-bricks) have carefully and skillfully created a [stop-motion reenactment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-diorama) of a [standard Donkey Kong level](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nes-version). Mario comes to the rescue, gets ‘killed’ once, but comes back with his trusty hammer to destroy Donkey Kong and save the Princess. That Mario is a real stud and that Donkey Kong is a big meanie (and Princess is a fox…you know, if she were real)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 96% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stop-motion Gaming:** Embracing stop-motion animation in gaming experiences can create unique and nostalgic gameplay opportunities. - **Retro Game Revivals:** Breathing new life into classic games through creative reenactments can generate interest and engagement among both old and new gamers. - **Revolutionizing Game Storytelling:** Using innovative techniques like stop-motion animation can bring a fresh and captivating narrative approach to gaming. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can explore incorporating stop-motion animation to deliver unique and immersive gaming experiences. - **Entertainment:** Incorporating stop-motion techniques in entertainment productions, such as movies or TV shows, can create visually distinctive and engaging content. - **Marketing:** Using stop-motion animation in marketing campaigns can help brands stand out and connect with their audience in a creative and nostalgic way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Classic Platforming Game Sequels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-vs-donkey-kong.md) - [Wild 3D Platforming Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donkey-kong-bananza.md) - [Regal Adventure Game Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-princess-peach-showtime.md) - [Racing Video Game-Inspired Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-kart-set.md) - [Game-Inspired Large Scale Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donkey-kong-arcade-cabinet.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [Holographic Video Game Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protohologram.md) - [8-Bit Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-super-mario-world-mario-yoshi.md) - [Offline Game-Inspired Brick Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-dangerous.md)