An Open Letter to Arun Dhir

Mr. Arun Dhir:

Thank you for your stylish pixel drawings. They bring back memories of playing videogames in a simpler time. The characters are completely adorable, yet their unassuming expressions reassure me that they are indeed cool, if only because they are unaware of that fact.

Please don't stop here! There are too many games, both classic and recent, that are in need of equal treatment. Where is Viewtiful Joe posing in his ridiculous way, or Naija munching on a sea loaf? What of the absence of that cruel taskmaster, Tom Nook? Please realize that you have a duty to uphold to yourself and to these characters.

I look forward to seeing your future work.

Sincerely,

Adam Robezzoli

Images via 8bitcollective

Adam
January 14, 2009
8 bit / Arun Dhir / Mega Man / Metal Gear Solid / Phoenix Wright / pixel art / Super Mario Bros. / Super Smash Bros.
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The Return of Masao

Some of you might remember seeing Masao’s odd take on the Super Mario Bros. back in 2005. What’s he been up to since then? From the looks of his Pixiv account, he’s been continuing his creepy interesting interpretations of classic videogames. Alright!

My favorite is definitely the disembodied Mega Man head 1up. It has never looked so frightening.

Adam
January 09, 2009
8 bit / art / Bomberman / Masao / Mega Man / Spelunker / Street Fighter / Super Mario Bros.
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