‘Urban Pacman' Takes the Iconic Game to the Streets
Michael Hines — August 22, 2011 — Tech
References: vimeo & laughingsquid
‘Urban Pacman’ is a new video that shows what life would be like if Pac-Man and Inky (the emerald ghost) existed in real-life. The video was created by Sergej Hein who was previously featured on Trend Hunter for his Berlin Block Tetris video.
The Berlin Block Tetris video (Tetris played with apartment buildings) was good, but ‘Urban Pacman’ is better. The video starts out with a man drinking a liquid that turns him into the iconic yellow circle. From there the video becomes an all-out chase through the streets of an unknown European city (possibly Berlin). The twist ending to the video is good, but the greatest part of ‘Urban Pacman’ has to be the reactions from the bystanders on the street. Needless to say, two men chasing each other in Pac-Man costumes can attract a lot of attention.
The Berlin Block Tetris video (Tetris played with apartment buildings) was good, but ‘Urban Pacman’ is better. The video starts out with a man drinking a liquid that turns him into the iconic yellow circle. From there the video becomes an all-out chase through the streets of an unknown European city (possibly Berlin). The twist ending to the video is good, but the greatest part of ‘Urban Pacman’ has to be the reactions from the bystanders on the street. Needless to say, two men chasing each other in Pac-Man costumes can attract a lot of attention.
Trend Themes
1. Urban Pacman - Creating real-life versions of iconic video games in urban settings could attract attention and engage audiences.
2. Interactive Street Games - Developing interactive games that merge digital technology with real-life environments can create unique and immersive experiences for participants.
3. Viral Video Experiences - Producing viral videos that feature innovative and entertaining content can captivate viewers and generate buzz for brands.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry can explore opportunities to create augmented reality games that bring virtual experiences to real-world locations.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Marketing and advertising agencies can utilize interactive street games as experiential marketing strategies to capture consumer attention and promote brands.
3. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can leverage viral video experiences to engage audiences and increase brand visibility through creative and shareable content.
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