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Vintage '80s Game Garbage Pail Kids Receives a Modern Update

— October 20, 2022 — Tech
The Garbage Pail Kids video game has been updated for a re-release from publisher iam8bit. The new version of the game will be made available on modern platforms, which include PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC through Steam. Initially launched in the ‘80s, Garbage Pail Kids were once a series of trading cards that featured graphics of repulsive caricatures that drew comparisons to the Cabbage Patch Kids dolls. The franchise never made it to the NES screen, but fast-forward to the present day, and iam8bit is dedicated to reintroducing the popular series.

Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum is an 8-bit side-scrolling adventure game co-written by Adam F. Goldberg. Players can take advantage of snot rockets, diaper slams, and vomit on their way through areas like Egypt, Transylvania, and even Hell. Players can enjoy the Garbage Pail Kids game as they ride through waves of nostalgia and sludge. The game releases on October 25, 2022, with preorders for the NES cartridges starting now.

Image Credit: iam8bit
Trend Themes
1. Vintage Trading Card Games - There is an increasing demand for updated versions of classic trading card games that cater to modern platforms.
2. Retro-inspired Gaming - Nostalgia in gaming continues to rise as more developers breathe new life into old-school video games, providing newer generations of gamers with a vintage gaming experience.
3. Revival of Classic Franchises - The modern generation's interest in classic franchises provides an opportunity for game developers to bring back the original content in updated versions that accommodate modern gaming consoles/platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - Brand owners of classic franchises stand to benefit from partnering with game developers to create new experiences that cater to the nostalgia of long-term fans while also providing an opportunity for new and younger audiences.
2. Technology Industry - Technology companies stand to benefit from developing gaming platforms that accommodate legacy video game experiences while offering advanced graphics and interactivity that appeal to modern gamers.
3. Entertainment Industry - Film and TV content producers can explore partnerships with game developers to create immersive and interactive content that aligns with audiences' existing interest in classic franchises from previous decades.
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