# Iconic Video Game Mash-Ups Amirul Hafiz Toughens the Mario Party in This Video Game Crossover By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-02-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-game-crossover References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/artistes/grand-theft-mario/) & [amirulhafiz.deviantart](http://amirulhafiz.deviantart.com/gallery/) This video game crossover from Amirul Hafiz's deviantART profile gives the Mario gang a little more street cred. Amirul takes the iconic [Super Mario Bros. characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-kart-set) and depicts them if they had been part of the largely popular Grand Theft Auto. The artwork from Grand Theft Auto is known for its taboo and provocative style. By crossing this attitude with the playful nature of Super Mario, Amirul has created a humorous mash-up of two legendary video game titles. Depicted in the video game crossover among others is Mario and Luigi, Bowser and Sonic. The adaptation of Sonic was done exceptionally well. In the video games, [Sonic is a blue hedgehog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-x-sonic). Amirul anthropomorphises him with a human character that has blue modern fashion which includes an animal eared hat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Video Game Crossovers:** The combination of popular video game titles presents a unique opportunity for developers to create innovative and engaging gaming experiences. - **Mash-up Art:** Mashing up iconic art styles can create a new genre that allows artists to express their creativity and imagination. - **Anthropomorphism:** Anthropomorphizing popular characters can lead to new versions and expanded opportunities for storytelling and merchandising. ### Who This Affects Most - **Video Games:** There is a growing demand for unique and engaging video game content that developers can leverage to increase their market share. - **Art and Design:** Mash-up art can create new opportunities for artists and designers to showcase their creativity and attract new customers. - **Merchandising and Licensing:** Anthropomorphizing characters and creating mash-up art opens up new opportunities to create and market a variety of licensed products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-hovercraft.md) - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-hot-sauces.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Summer Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-classic-clog.md) - [Resort-Inspired Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-party-jamboree.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-cookie-cruiser.md) - [Video Game Refreshment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suntory-x-super-mario.md)