As you may or may not know/care, I’ve been gone for a long time. Life without Internet is a terrible thing. However, rather than doing something more productive with my time, I decided to spend my Internet-less day(s) delving into shitty artwork – I vandalized my backyard with chalk. Ladies and gentlemen, this is my Mario mural in Silicon Valley, California. You can click on the pictures for higher resolutions.

To honor my great piece of work, I’ve decided to post it alongside other forms of video game vandalism. Please enjoy them after the break.

Kirby and Spot found in Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Sonic and Crash Bandicoot in the Bronx, New York

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It’s Q-Bert in San Francisco, California

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Obligatory Mario and Luigi found in Montreal, Canada

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Most likely not intentional, but a GIANT ENEMY CRAB in Melbourne, Australia

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Nice use of color in Melbourne, Australia

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More use of color in Melbourne, Australia

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Mario venturing to Halifax, Canada

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More Donkey Kong in San Francisco, CA

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Still in San Francisco, CA

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Another shot in San Francisco, CA

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4 Responses to “15 Pictures of Video Game Graffiti, Street Art, and Downright Vandalism”

1. Patrick Perkins says:

   May 28, 2009 at 2:19 pm

   I found a random Mega Man Graffiti when I was in Montreal last weekend:
   http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/yofadda/4149_116422862288_721337288_2769412.jpg

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2. Murtaza. Soni says:

   May 29, 2009 at 9:58 am

   I saw this article on sfweekly but since this is your article jamie, I would like to give you all the credit. The little Mario coming out of the pipe is totally original. Something that’ll make you feel that you’re living the game.

   We have Mario Bros. Q-Bert and King Kong here. My personal favorite would be Graffiti involving the character of Mask (Jim Carrey).

   Life can be like a “Funny face from Graffiti.”

   THE PHENOMENON CALLED LIEF THROUGH MY COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES .. http://lifeshortstory.wordpress.com/2009/04/16/who-is-luckier/

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3. NinjaJJ says:

   May 31, 2009 at 4:54 am

   This is just an epic post dude

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4. On My Radar: “Design Outside the Box” Presentation, Gaming In The “Real World” & Remix Culture says:

   February 28, 2010 at 10:17 pm

   [...] culture and gaming definitely intersect and influence each other. From graffiti writers incorporating gaming iconography into their pieces to video games featuring pieces by legendary writers, the spectrum of influence is [...]

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