Atareality 8

What if video games were real? Imagine a world filled with heroic Italian plumbers, speedy hedgehogs and ostrich riding jousters.

The rules of this game are thus:
You are to create realistic image inspired by a video game. You can recreate a character or scene from a modern video game or from a classic video game. Do not use images from movies, TV shows or any artworks inspired by/based on video games, you must create your own image from scratch.

It might help to link to the Wikipedia listing for the game you're portraying just in case everyone isn't familiar with it.

Hit List: Pokemon. We already have that contest. Use one and get disqualified.


Please, DO NOT post WIPs in your comments. Post them in the forums after the contest has ended.

Have fun, be creative!, keep it clean, follow the Arena Rules please, and be careful to avoid using cliches. You will have 48 hours to submit so make your entry count! As always, quality is a must. We'll remove poor images no matter how much we like you.

BONUS: If you use Aviary.com to create your entry you will receive 10 free credits! If you win you will receive an additional 100 credits.

NOTE: To receive your free credits, please site message Corporate with a link to your entry.

(Special thanks goes out to Delpht for the awesome themepost!)