Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe might not have won fans over initially with its concept, but it looks to be getting there.  First, was the confirmation that there will indeed be blood within the game.  Now you can finally realize that fantasy of pummeling a bloody Superman.  Second, there’s this new render of Scorpion which appears to be from in-game.  It’s slick and his bone mask looks very cool.  Maybe there could be hope for this match made in Hell after all?  Click the image for a full sized version.

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Too often the big names of video games get all the attention.  You see plenty of art created honoring Mario, Master Chief, Sonic, etc., but what about the unsung heroes?  But some dedicated fans, such as Shuji Suzuki will not let the past fade away.  His clay models have been featured as part of the I Am 8-Bit art exhibition, and the above is one of the more colorful ones based on Bubble Bobble.  If you’re asking, "What is that?"  You’re obviously too young to have played one of the iconic games of the NES generation, which somehow got forgotten.

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Cosplay, if you don’t know, is the act of dressing up like your favorite video game character. Why would you do this? For conventions and Halloween, and just general fun one would guess. Anyway, London was recently the sight of “The Largest Gathering of Games Characters,” an attempt to set a Guinness world record. A lot of Marios showed up, but also some Final Fantasy characters and Mario’s former rival Sonic. Click on the image for a full sized version.

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If you’re going to design a cartoon racing game, it should be required by law that one level takes place on a roller coaster track. Really, is there anywhere you’d rather race? Perhaps the bottom of the ocean. This image of Mario Kart Wii showcases what appears to be a roller coaster inspired mine cart level for Nintendo’s new flagship racer. Is it the spark of originality that Mario Kart needs to keep from getting stale? Click on the image for a full sized version.

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This original artwork of Ryu from Ninja Gaiden is incredibly fun and good for just a “doodle.” That’s the word that the creator, Gary Harrod, uses so no disrespect meant. It’s made from a mix of oils and paints, but the neatest part is how perfectly it captures that line between cartoon and comic. It’s one of the more impressive “doodles” out there. Click on the image for a full sized version.

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Sure, there are prettier and more realistic fighters out there. Still, Street Fighter II HD is a thing to marvel. It’s like the first time you saw Super Mario Bros. as part of Super Mario All-Stars and it felt like an entirely new game. Capcom has managed to take a classic and breathe into not just a burst of new life, but an intoxicating addictive aroma. Any gamer who remembers playing Street Fighter II the first time around in an arcade or pizza parlor will again be hooked. This is the way all remakes should be. Click on the image for a full sized version.

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Yes, technically trippy is probably not a word. But can you conquer up one that better fits this image? Perhaps: fantastic. It’s essentially the entire Mario franchise summed up in one artistic swish of the brush, and it’s very, very good. Credit goes to Gabe Swarr. Perhaps you can print it out and hang it above the fireplace in a vain effort to feign taste. Click on the image for a full sized version.

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As the first generation to not remember a time when Nintendo was a household word, those in college today apparently spend a great time of making Nintendo art of their campus surroundings. Today’s image, for example, covered bricks at the College of New Jersey in chalk to create the above image of Mario and Bowser facing off. Even more fun, additional images show Link, Kirby, Mega Man and Princess Peach. Click on the image for a full sized version.

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Have Legos been on the minds of gamers a lot lately? Apparently, but this one looks almost like a real play set you would buy off a store shelf. Are you listening, Nintendo? There are a ton of Nintendo nerds who would snap up such a line of products. One can only imagine the horror, though, of getting up in the middle of the night to accidentally step on a tiny, jagged Kirby. Click on the image for a full sized version.

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This fan art of Mario Party (well, of Mario at least) is pretty bizarre. Is Wario crying? Did Bowser set him ablaze? What are Mario and Luigi doing? Did Peach transform to Godzilla? All those questions and more will be answered…probably never. Well, at least until the original artist is tracked down and explains themselves. Still, it’s a pretty picture to look at. Click on the image for a full sized version.

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