Mike Mitchell Shows the Vulnerable Side of Nintendo Heros
Matt Ho — August 16, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: sirmitchell.tumblr & blog.thaeger
So it turns out that even though gaming heroes slaughter their way through their enemies, they still feel remorse over their kills as Mike Mitchell shows us in his quirky illustrations.
A talented artist, Mike Mitchell has illustrated a series of pictures depicting some of Nintendo's most iconic characters in a way most have never seen them before. These figures are depicted as sad, teary-eyed and depressed. Clearly Luigi's upset about being second to Mario and Zelda is feeling some sort of remorse for slaying the things that stood in his way. Either way, these guys look like they could use a hug, a holiday or some sort of intervention to help them get over whatever it is they're sad about. Hopefully Mitchell will consider illustrating some villains in this manner as well!
A talented artist, Mike Mitchell has illustrated a series of pictures depicting some of Nintendo's most iconic characters in a way most have never seen them before. These figures are depicted as sad, teary-eyed and depressed. Clearly Luigi's upset about being second to Mario and Zelda is feeling some sort of remorse for slaying the things that stood in his way. Either way, these guys look like they could use a hug, a holiday or some sort of intervention to help them get over whatever it is they're sad about. Hopefully Mitchell will consider illustrating some villains in this manner as well!
Trend Themes
1. Emotional Gaming Illustrations - This trend presents an opportunity for gaming companies to explore the emotional depth of their characters and create more relatable gaming experiences.
2. Humanizing Nintendo Characters - By humanizing Nintendo heroes, there is potential for game developers to connect with players on a deeper emotional level, enhancing the gaming experience.
3. Exploring Remorse in Gaming - This trend opens up possibilities for game designers to incorporate themes of remorse and the consequences of violence into their narratives.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Entertainment - The gaming entertainment industry can leverage emotional gaming illustrations to create immersive experiences that resonate with players.
2. Visual Art - Artists and illustrators can explore the market for emotional portrayals of popular characters in various mediums, including prints and merchandise.
3. Storytelling Software - Companies that specialize in storytelling software can develop tools that allow game designers to easily incorporate emotions and remorse into their gaming narratives.
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