When the discussion of archaic, iconic games hits any group of young geeks or old nerds, the topic often turns towards PAC-MAN, Space Invaders, Pong, or Frogger. Invariably, depending on how long the conversation lasts, someone brings up one of the other classics that many often forget because it is one of the only ones with a popular series of continuations in modern gaming: Donkey Kong. Artist Baznet created an amazing series of 8-bit images that put characters like Luke Skywalker and Indiana Jones into the game. Check it out: [caption id="attachment_36307" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Donkey Kong Adventure Time[/caption][caption id="attachment_36308" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Donkey Kong Aliens[/caption][caption id="attachment_36309" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Donkey Kong Dark Knight[/caption][caption id="attachment_36310" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Donkey Kong Doctor Who[/caption][caption id="attachment_36311" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Donkey Kong Game of Thrones[/caption][caption id="attachment_36312" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Donkey Kong Indiana Jones[/caption][caption id="attachment_36313" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Donkey Kong Indiana Jones 2[/caption][caption id="attachment_36316" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Donkey Kong Sesame Street[/caption][caption id="attachment_36314" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Donkey Kong Prometheus[/caption][caption id="attachment_36315" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Donkey Kong Star Wars[/caption][caption id="attachment_36318" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Donkey Kong Star Wars 2[/caption]
8-bit Donkey Kong art brings modern pop culture to the barrel-throwing gaming icon

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Sal McCloskey is a tech blogger in Los Angeles who (sadly) falls into the stereotype associated with nerds. Yes, he's a Star Trek fan and writes about it on Uberly. His glasses are thick and his allergies are thicker. Despite all that, he's (somehow) married to a beautiful woman and has 4 kids.





