# Post-Apocalyptic Graphics These Digital Paintings Imagine Famous Landmarks Taken Over by Fungus By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-08-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postapocalyptic-graphics References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3034102/what-famous-landmarks-would-look-like-after-the-apocalypse?partner=rss) & [artofjohnwalters](http://www.artofjohnwalters.com/) In honor of the remastered edition of 'The Last of Us,' a PlayStation game that is recognized for its realistic post-apocalyptic graphics, Naughty Dog artists John Walters and Peter Baustauer have created a series of images depicting what famous landmarks would look like in the wake of a zombie take-over. This includes monuments such as the Roman Colosseum, Buckingham Palace and the Eiffel Tower. In a world where zombie apocalypse games are a dime a dozen, the premise of The Last of Us is original because the apocalypse is kick-started by a fungus, making the world appear as though it's crawling with Corycep spores. It's even more haunting than other post-apocalyptic renderings, because besides losing any signs of humanity, these abandoned buildings look as though they are on the brink of decay. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Post-apocalyptic Art:** There is an opportunity to explore new ways of representing apocalypse with the use of advanced technologies and tools for illustration and graphics. - **Fungal Catastrophe:** New games, films, and artworks can be created to vividly depict fungal apocalypse scenarios. - **Apocalyptic Travel:** There is an opportunity to explore and create immersive visitor experiences of post-apocalyptic landmarks and monuments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can use the idea of fungus-driven apocalypse for creating next-gen games and applications. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can use the concept for creating movies or series with a new take on the apocalypse. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can build themed resorts or travel experiences based on the post- apocalyptic landmark theme. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Post-Apocalyptic Mushroom Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-of-us-x-alice-mushroom.md) - [Recreated Video Game Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-to-plate.md) - [AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-universe.md) - [Parametric Style Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagine-london.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-of-us-escape-the-dark.md) - [Civilization Rebuilding App Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-inc-game.md) - [Zombie Survival Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullets-brains.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md)