Matheus Toscano's Series Meshes Vintage Videogames with Soccer Tournaments
Farida Helmy — July 17, 2014 — Lifestyle
References: 8bit-football & thecoolector
This 8-Bit World Cup artwork by Matheus Toscano documents the most famous and infamous moments of this year’s World Cup in Brazil.
Now that the games are over -- with Germany taking home the coveted trophy -- after a month of surprises and epic highs and somber lows, the time has come to document all the best moments of the tournament to keep the memory of the World Cup alive and to give fans the chance to relive the excitement. And Toscano's 8-Bit World Cup artwork does just that.
The football and vintage 8-bit video game fanatic did an awesome job fusing both his loves to create a collection of this year’s World Cup mishaps and successes. Documenting everything from James Rodriguez’s volley to Luis Suarez’s bite, the collection will stun fans and gamers.
Now that the games are over -- with Germany taking home the coveted trophy -- after a month of surprises and epic highs and somber lows, the time has come to document all the best moments of the tournament to keep the memory of the World Cup alive and to give fans the chance to relive the excitement. And Toscano's 8-Bit World Cup artwork does just that.
The football and vintage 8-bit video game fanatic did an awesome job fusing both his loves to create a collection of this year’s World Cup mishaps and successes. Documenting everything from James Rodriguez’s volley to Luis Suarez’s bite, the collection will stun fans and gamers.
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