Imagine if characters from classic 2D video games could escape the TV screen and enter our reality. Would they question their existence, join the circus, or apply for mundane jobs? No, they would go on doing what they do best: explore the world, get into fights, and invade private property.
The following gallery shows a glimpse of how awesome (and frightening) life would be if gaming heroes and villains walked among us.
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Mega Man
Mega Man watches over Monsteropolis -- or maybe it's Tokyo.
Source: Samir Torres
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Fei Long
Film icon and street fighter Fei Long squares off against his mortal enemy, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, on the set of his latest movie, Game of Death.
Source: Samir Torres
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Gyarados
Humans don't take care of the ocean, but Gyarados "takes care" of humans.
Source: Samir Torres
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Sonic the Hedgehog
Besides running, Sonic's other favorite hobby is snowboarding.
Source: Samir Torres
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After Burner
After Burner's F-14D Super Tomcat engages two enemy fighter jets over a marsh.
Source: Samir Torres
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Lemming
A "blocker" lemming protests against violence in Gotham City. That city is not real, but the lemmings don't know it.
Source: Samir Torres
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Bred
After buying snacks and non-alcoholic beer at the gas station, Bred finds his car severely vandalized. He should call the mayor's office and report this.
Source: Samir Torres
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Mana kids
Elliot and Timothy prove their usefulness by doing absolutely nothing when Randi loses his balance on a slippery log bridge.
Source: Samir Torres
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Little Mac
Little Mac knocks the real Mike Tyson on his ass during a charity bout at Brooklyn College.
Source: Samir Torres
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Simon Belmont
Simon Belmont has camped out in front of Stephenie Meyer's (author of Twilight) mansion for weeks. Should we call the police?
Source: Samir Torres
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