# Suburban Video Game Realities ‘Super Mario Beads 3’ Follows Mario Through the Neighbor By Ariel Weber | Published 2012-12-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-beads-3 References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/super-mario-beads-3-a-suburban-stop-motion-animated-adventure-made-with-beads/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXnd4BIVYnU&feature=youtu.be) Mixing game and [stop motion videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-box) together creates what you see in the 'Super Mario Beads 3' video. Using the suburban jungle as a backdrop rather than the usual dark caves and magic lands that fans of the franchise are used to seeing, Mario continues along through the video doing what he does best -- getting points and eventually saving his beloved princess Peach. The video was created by Marcus and Hannes Knutsson, who created each of the [video game characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincibility-star) entirely out of beads. Though it must have been a long and arduous process, the results are an excellent piece of artistry as well as a great nostalgic experience that blends real and gamer reality into one. So if you ever dreamed of seeing Mario jump and leap through suburbia (which I am sure many of you have) the Mario Beads 3 stop motion video is right up your alley. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Suburban Gaming:** Opportunity to develop video games utilizing suburban environments as the setting, creating a niche for gamers looking for a different type of gaming experience. - **Stop-motion Animation:** Chance to create more stop-motion animation videos using beloved video game characters in diverse settings, opening up the potential for collaboration between video game developers and stop-motion animation experts. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Utilize nostalgia marketing in video game promotion by tapping into consumers' memories and emotions, creating a more memorable marketing strategy and building brand loyalty. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Game Development:** Shaping the way video games are developed by expanding the use of unique settings and characters that can reach a wider audience. - **Stop-motion Animation:** Innovation opportunity to develop new animations for video game characters utilizing stop-motion technology, attracting a new audience in the process. - **Marketing:** Opportunity to revolutionize video game marketing strategies by utilizing nostalgia and storytelling to create more memorable brand experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Holographic Video Game Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protohologram.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-hot-sauces.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-hovercraft.md) - [Haunting Gaming Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hauntii-xbox-game.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Racing Video Game-Inspired Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-kart-set.md) - [Gaming Console Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-cart-coffe-table.md) - [Video Game Travel Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario-travel-items.md)