Categories: Geek

Dressing Super Mario: Nintendo 8-Bit Virtual Model Kits

One of my favorite subjects to write about here on Bit Rebels is the 8-bit style of graphics. It’s such a retro thing to me (and to millions more, I am sure) and whenever I get the chance, I try to position myself to come across these gems. However, what I have discovered is that there are two kinds of 8-bit graphics really. One is of course the one we are all used to from the Nintendo NES console and alike. The second is, as I call it, the “modern 8-bit” graphics style. This one is particularly interesting since it is the new way of portraying the old. It might sound a little confusing at first, but it’s rather simple.

What I am talking about is, for example, Minecraft. The game is based upon the retro 8-bit graphics; however, they use dynamic lighting and it’s done in first person 3d. This makes the whole thing a new breed of 8-bit graphics. It’s when you really dig into the old that you know 8-bit graphics are here to stay, for good. Ty Lettau knows exactly what I am talking about I am sure. He’s created something that I think every ’80s gaming geek will appreciate.

It’s the Nintendo NES 8-bit click-out character set. Basically, it’s three sets of legendary retro characters that you are now able to dress the way that you want to, all in the 8-bit style of course. The sets are uber complete, and if there is anything missing, I am sure you will be able to create those small trinkets yourself. After all, it’s all about 8-bit, which is probably the easiest of graphics to create. As I mentioned in the beginning, I love stuff like this, and I just keep checking these out. The starter kits include Super Mario, Link and Samus.

Richard Darell

Richard Darell is the founder and CEO of Bit Rebels, a multifaceted online news outlet that reports daily on the latest developments in technology, social media, design and everything geek. Today this media entity welcomes more than 3.5 million unique visitors per month and is considered the go-to place for people in constant motion. As an Internet entrepreneur, he is dedicated to constantly trying to develop new ways to bring content faster and closer to the end user in a more streamlined way. His excitement for statistics has allowed him to further develop systems that continuously produce accurate and fast-paced analytics to better optimize the approach by which Bit Rebels presents news and content. His graphic design background has proven to be an important tool when designing new systems and features for Bit Rebels since the development of solid and stable code depends entirely on their structure and implemented procedures. Richard currently resides in Stockholm, Sweden and directs the Bit Rebels offices in both Stockholm and Atlanta. You can reach Richard at richard@bitrebels.com

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