# Vintage Gamer Tributes The 'Super Marios Bros. Crossover' Pays Homage to Classics By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-09-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-bros-crossover References: [supermariobroscrossover](http://supermariobroscrossover.com/) & [supermariobroscrossover](http://supermariobroscrossover.com/) 'Super Mario Bros. Crossover' makes for a great trip down memory lane. Sporting the exact pixelated look of most games from the late 1980's, the game begins as the original Super Mario Bros. However, the whole vintage gaming gang is eventually resurrected, from The Legend of Zelda's main character Link to the arcade classic Street Fighter's Ryu. Created by Jay Pavlina, this nonprofit game is generally faithful to the true abilities and weaknesses of the [original characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-4), and even plays the appropriate theme songs! The 'Super Mario Bros. Crossover' gives a true [classic gaming experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-box). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Gaming Revival:** Embracing the nostalgia of 1980s video games by recreating classic gaming experiences. - **Pixelated Aesthetics:** Utilizing retro-inspired pixel art to attract gamers seeking a nostalgic visual style. - **Character Crossovers:** Creating games that allow iconic characters from different franchises to interact and collaborate in unique ways. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** Opportunity for game developers to tap into the growing demand for retro-inspired gaming experiences. - **Graphic Design:** Creating pixel art and retro-inspired visuals for game developers and other clients in need of a nostalgic aesthetic. - **Entertainment:** Exploring opportunities to create cross-franchise collaborations in various forms of media, such as movies, TV shows, and comics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Browser Game Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrogames.md) - [Revived Retro Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nes-version.md) - [Nostalgic Game Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riki-8bit-game-collection.md) - [Retro Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro.md) - [Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Games Site](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-games-site.md) - [Retro Gaming Room Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-box.md) - [Vibrant Retro Game Cartridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-run-and-jump.md)