# Real Life Nintendo Video Game Characters Superimposed in the Real World By Cowbag | Published 2008-08-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-nintendo-video-gamers-superimposed-in-the-real-world References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2008/06/29/nintendo-and-video-games-superimposed-in-the-real-world/) The concept of placing [video game characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piranha-plant-camera) in the real world is an interesting idea. In fact the idea is probably stronger than the results shown here. However, these images will hopefully inspire more Photoshop enthusiasts to follow suit… My 'Photoshopped-image' expectations were set much higher after the untooning examples seen on Trend Hunter several months ago. I would just love for someone to be able to take this concept and do it properly so the images can really really rock. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Real Life Gaming:** Investing in technologies that bring video game characters into real-life environments. - **Augmented Reality Graphics:** Exploring advancements in AR technology to superimpose video game characters and objects into real-world environments seamlessly. - **Interactive Gaming:** Developing video games that allow users to interact with and control video game characters in real-life environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Industry:** Integrating real-life environments and characters with gaming technology for an immersive gaming experience. - **Advertising and Marketing Industry:** Using augmented reality to superimpose video game characters into real-world environments for attention-grabbing ad campaigns. - **Tourism Industry:** Creating augmented reality experiences that allow users to interact with video game characters and explore new destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio.md) - [Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-concept.md) - [Branded Gaming Hardware Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-phone-concept.md) - [Recreated Video Game Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-to-plate.md) - [Gaming Console Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-fp-coffee-machine.md) - [3D Display Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplight-game-console.md) - [Camera-Equipped Gaming Console Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-joycam.md) - [Functional Gaming Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gashapon-toys.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md)