# Pixelated Sci-Fi Adaptations Doctor Who Comes to Pixelated Life in 16-Bit Thanks to College Humor By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-03-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-adaptations References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/doctor-who-16-bit-rpg/) & [doctoroctoroc](http://www.doctoroctoroc.com/) Given Doctor Who's unparalleled popularity in the [pseudo-comedic British sci-fi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-on-life-2) genre, it's only a matter of time until someone takes Doctor Who into the realm of gaming sci-fi adaptations. Until that time comes, however, this awesome video of a theoretical 16-bit Doctor Who [role playing game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-quest-hd) will have to do. The video from College Humor and Doctoroc will bring a nostalgic tear to the eye of any vintage gamer or Doctor Who fan. The video covers the events of the fifth and sixth season of the rebooted series starring Matt Smith as the Doctor. Though the humor may be a little dense and impenetrable for anyone who isn't familiar with the Doctor's latest adventures, vintage gamers will appreciate the subtle references to 16-Bit classics like Final Fantasy and Super Metroid. Hopefully this video will kickstart a slew of vintage sci-fi adaptations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 11% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vintage Sci-fi Adaptations:** The success of the 16-bit Doctor Who role playing game video could lead to more vintage sci-fi adaptations in the gaming industry. - **Nostalgia Gaming:** The use of nostalgic gaming references in the 16-bit Doctor Who role playing game video indicates a trend towards nostalgic gaming within the gaming industry. - **Comedic Sci-fi Video Games:** The pseudo-comedic tone of both Doctor Who and the 16-bit role playing game video suggests an opportunity for the creation of comedic sci-fi video games within the entertainment industry. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The success of the 16-bit Doctor Who role playing game video indicates an opportunity for vintage and nostalgia gaming within the gaming industry. - **Sci-fi Film and Television:** The popularity of Doctor Who and its potential adaptation into the gaming industry indicates an opportunity for sci-fi film and television to expand into the gaming industry. - **Entertainment:** The comedic tone of Doctor Who and the 16-bit role playing game video suggests an opportunity for comedic sci-fi video games within the entertainment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md) - [Sci-Fi Series-Inspired Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-puzzle-tales.md) - [Compact Retro-Inspired Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-pixel-pocket.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Virtual Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roddenberry-archive.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Comedic Role-Playing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-on-life.md) - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Retro Plug-and-Play Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-plug-play-systems.md) - [Vintage Video Game-Inspired Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bethesda-pipboy-3000-replica.md)