# 8-Bit Sci-Fi Battles PipocaVFX's Star Wars Video Displays All the Iconic Deaths in Pixel Fashion By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-01-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-video References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/1/star-wars-8bit-deaths) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=50&v=t66nOkMIoMI) Animation studio PipocaVFX has released a Star Wars video fit for fans who are very familiar with the series. Rendered in a [retro 8-bit style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-4), this video replays all the iconic battles in which various characters take their last breath. Any real Star Wars fan knows that a great deal of characters die from the beginning of the series to the latest part of the saga. Recreating these deaths in a pixel style, PipocaVFX's Star Wars video details the extensive list of galactic deaths. Such characters as Shmi Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn are all rendered in 8-bit style for this depressing yet nostalgic video. To really make this a true Star Wars piece, this video is set to the symphonic sounds of an arcade-like remix of [The Imperial March](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-music-video). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Retro-inspired Animation:** Companies can invest in retro-inspired animation techniques to breathe new life into old franchises and appeal to nostalgic audiences. - **Nostalgic Media:** Marketers can capitalize on consumers’ fondness for nostalgia and create 8-bit renderings of iconic scenes or deaths in other franchises to create viral marketing campaigns. - **Pixelated Graphics:** Companies can combine advanced graphics technology with pixelated aesthetics to create visually stunning content with a nostalgic twist. ### Where This Applies - **Animation:** Animation studios can use retro-inspired techniques to create animated content that resonates with viewers seeking nostalgic entertainment experiences. - **Gaming:** Game developers can create retro-inspired games with pixelated graphics that tap into consumers’ love for nostalgia and capitalize on the trend of retro-inspired experiences. - **Entertainment:** Media companies can leverage the trend of using 8-bit renderings to recreate iconic entertainment moments in order to launch promotional campaigns for new releases and generate buzz among fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Movie-Inspired Digi-Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tamagotchi.md) - [Sci-Fi Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-fortnite.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Sci-Fi Movie Scene Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-death-star-trash-compactor-diorama.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-star-wars-day.md) - [Collectible Sci-Fi Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-coins.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md) - [Mindfulness Animation Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-mindfulness-movement.md)