Flickr user infinitecontinues, who doubles as an artist at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, felt inspired after viewing a series of movie posters for minimalists and thus found the motivation to create a similar series, this one focused on video games. In his own words, “This is an exploration of how a few key shapes from well-loved characters are instantly recognisable even when reduced to these simple forms.” Out of eleven total, how many of these characters born in the video game universe can you readily identify? And if you get one wrong, don’t fret. We won’t point and laugh at you while your hard-earned gamer cred vanishes right in front of your very eyes. Promise!
Posted by JackBa on October 2, 2009 at 1:02 pm
These are awesome, would prolly make good iPhone wallpapers aswell.
Posted by Tentimook on October 2, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Pikachu is my fav
Posted by Nelmo Nelmz on October 2, 2009 at 1:17 pm
are quite a few pokemon, or is it just me who thinks they are?
Posted by JackBa on October 3, 2009 at 12:22 am
Just the one.
Posted by Mike on October 2, 2009 at 1:19 pm
i got them all :D
Posted by IcyTreats on October 2, 2009 at 1:22 pm
#1: Seriously. Who can’t tell what that is? Master Chief.
#2 Bowser, I love SMB.
#3 DK.
#4 tbh, I cant tell.
#5 Helghast.
#6 Kirby.
#7 IDK.
#8 Megaman
#9 Pikachu FTW.
#10 Cpt. Falcon(i think)
#11 No clue.
9 out of 11? not too bad, considering i’m a complete gaming noob :)
Posted by Marksman on October 3, 2009 at 8:47 am
I think #10 might be samus.
Posted by Marksman on October 3, 2009 at 8:49 am
:O Checked that and got it! Yay, self super-win :)
Posted by DuracellDurrell on October 5, 2009 at 3:23 pm
lol was just gonna say…
Posted by Custopootimus on October 2, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Chief
Bowser
Donkey Kong
Edmond Honda
Helghast
Kirby
Kratos
Megaman
Pikachu
Samus
Vega
Posted by Mike on October 2, 2009 at 2:11 pm
high 5s! very nice
Posted by xLAS3RP01NT3Rx on October 2, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Indeed. You can have a cookie. A fortune cookie.
Posted by Mizzy on October 2, 2009 at 7:13 pm
I think 4 is Honda from Street Fighter
Posted by Deejay Knight on October 2, 2009 at 1:39 pm
I gotta say, those are freakin’ AWESOME! Good catch!
These are going STRAIGHT to my iPhone as wallpaper. Especially the Kratos one!
Posted by IcyTreats on October 2, 2009 at 1:43 pm
OMG HOW DID I NOT KNOW THAT WAS KRATOS. I LOVE GOD OF WAR.
I fail.
Posted by Leeumm on October 2, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Awesome stuff! I got ‘em all! :)
Posted by UnluckyIrish14 on October 2, 2009 at 4:05 pm
:)
Posted by KingSausage on October 2, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Dunno some of them but a few people seem to be having trouble with the last one, I believe that is Ezio Auditore di Firenze or at least something to do with Assasins Creed.
Posted by Queen 0f Blades on October 2, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Hah, pretty neat. So simple, but cool.
Posted by Scotty-Bob on October 2, 2009 at 6:47 pm
That’s pretty sweet!
Posted by Mondo Titan on October 2, 2009 at 9:24 pm
I definitely missed a few, but it’s a really cool idea.
Posted by Billdebeast on October 3, 2009 at 1:02 am
fallout one is the best. Maybe resize them to make them ipod wallpaper compatible?
Posted by Queen 0f Blades on October 3, 2009 at 6:29 am
Fallout one? Are you talking about the black one with the red eyes? That’s from Killzone. It’s a Hellghast. If you click on the pictures, it tells you who they are.
Posted by Zerowind117 on October 3, 2009 at 2:18 pm
No Sonic? For shame.
Posted by DethPwn on October 3, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Um…pass?