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Modern Game Retrofications

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This '8-bit Assassin's Creed' Video Reimagines the 3-D Game in 2-D

— July 31, 2011 — Tech
Modern games have some pretty realistic and technology-pushing graphics, but this '8-bit Assassin's Creed' video does away with all that and depicts the popular video game as it would look on an older console. After all, it's the gameplay that matters, and if a game isn't fun without the stellar graphics, then it probably isn't that great to begin with.

The '8-bit Assassin's Creed' video comes courtesy of Balazs Kalocsai, who also has many other 8-bitifications on his YouTube channel. Sure, he may have taken some liberties with this Assassin's Creed reimagining to make things prettier, but it's still quite amusing to see Ezio Auditore as nothing more than a series of squares.

Implications - As consumers continue to age, they're turning to products that remind them of their youth. Corporations looking to appeal to the aging demographic may consider using decade-specific aesthetics in product designs to capitalize on nostalgia.
Trend Themes
1. Decade-specific Nostalgia - Using decade-specific aesthetics in product designs to appeal to the aging demographic and capitalize on nostalgia.
2. Retro Gaming - Creating 8-bit versions of popular modern video games to appeal to gamers looking for a nostalgic gaming experience.
3. Simplistic Visuals - Exploring the use of simple graphics and pixel art to create visually appealing and engaging experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Video Game Industry - Developing and marketing retro versions of popular modern video games to cater to nostalgic gamers.
2. Consumer Electronics - Designing products with decade-specific aesthetics to target the aging demographic and evoke feelings of nostalgia.
3. Digital Marketing - Utilizing simplistic visuals and pixel art in marketing campaigns to appeal to consumers seeking an authentic, retro experience.
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