Twilight: Eclipse Turns Into 8-Bit Game

[John Funk]

Twilight: Eclipse Turns Into 8-Bit Game

Someone on the internet has (mis?)used YouTube's annotation-link feature to turn Twilight: Eclipse into a NES-era RPG.


A while back, YouTube added a surprisingly awesome new feature to its videos, where filmmakers were able to add optional pop-up captions that could function as links. If you were, say, commenting on a relevant political story, you could always throw in links to CNN (or your news site of choice) for viewers to inform themselves.

Or you could use the same function to effectively make a Twilight: Eclipse Choose-Your-Own-Adventure. That works too, I guess.

The above video is the collaboration of several individuals, including the guy who did 8-Bit Dr. Horrible [http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/07/dr-horribles-sing-along-blog-recreated-in-8-bit-style/] - and mashes up something we nerds absolutely hate (Twilight) with something we love (retro-style graphics and presentation). It's your classic avoidance/approach scenario, man!

In all seriousness, there's something about being able to take the trainwreck that is Twilight and at least slightly influence how the story turns out to make it not quite as bad (Team Jacob, man, Jacob!). Unfortunately, there didn't seem to be a "Jacob makes a call down to Sunnydale to get the Slayer up to take care of things" option. Ah well, maybe next time.

(Joystiq [http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/29/twilight-eclipse-as-8-bit-youtube-video-game/])

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[mariofan1000]

why D:

Interesting idea though.

 

[Guy32]

OMG GUYS, I TOTALLY MARRIED EDWARD CULLEN!!!

 

[Dr. wonderful]

why D:

Interesting idea though.

..Why indeed?

WHAT DID WE DO TO DESERVE THIS!

 

[jojoemon]

This post sounds kindof like the Escapist has learned from the earlier "Which team are you on post" that had such negative feedback. I guess they realised that most gamers hate Twilight, but despise Jacob slightly less then that other guy. So, way to learn from your mistakes, Escapist!(or, maybe just John Funk, but still) props!
And, although the prospect of this 8-bit twilight game itself isn't enthralling me, the ability to make cool 8-bit games form youtube videos is neat.

 

[FolkLikePanda]

Where's my MG42?

 

[Jared]

Wow...Im not too sure what to think, but, its unique at least lol

 

[Gxas]

This could very well be the greatest thing ever.

I love you for finding this, Funk.

 

[AceAngel]

I totally killed him from a Heartbreak!

 

[The Austin]

OMG GUYS, I TOTALLY MARRIED EDWARD CULLEN!!!

I am so sorry.

OP: I wonder why people are so hung up on 8 bit graphics?

Seriously, 16 bit is the way to go.

 

[V8 Ninja]

I'm not sure whether to punch or shoot this guy in the face.

 

[Tomtitan]

Unfortunately, there didn't seem to be a "Jacob makes a call down to Sunnydale to get the Slayer up to take care of things" option. Ah well, maybe next time.

FINALLY! It's about damn time someone made that suggestion! The Slayer is the only one who can save us!

 

[Sovvolf]

Unfortunately, there didn't seem to be a "Jacob makes a call down to Sunnydale to get the Slayer up to take care of things" option. Ah well, maybe next time.

FINALLY! It's about damn time someone made that suggestion! The Slayer is the only one who can save us!

Better yet... Blade, Abraham Van Helsing, Buffy, Spike, Angel, Kain, Raziel, Morbious, Dracula, Count Orlok, Spawn and Tony Jaa... Find them and fuck them up.

 

[cocoadog]

How is this news? If they made an 8-bit game of Hannah Montana would you update us on it? Yes... yes you would so STOP IT!

 

[Gerrawn]

NO ONE UNDERSTANDS EDWARD LIKE ME!

 

[Meggiepants]

Okay, this is pretty damned funny. I don't know what it is, the music, or the choices, but this is pretty perfect.

I shall share it now, amongst my friends.

 

[squidbuddy99]

I wouldn't be surprised if this is just a huge sting operation by the CIA, since clearly anyone who would play this game willingly should never have offspring.

 

[brodie21]

now all we need is a virtual shooting gallery where you can blow Edward and Jacob's head off repeatedly.


anyone? please?

 

[Georgie_Leech]

This needs to be done with other stories. NOW.

 

[Brotherofwill]

"Don't worry about the recast actor"

"...if you want to turn this franchise into even more of an emotional rollercoaster, then yes"

"OMG you totally bit her head off, I love you so much right now Edward"


This is genius. I only played twice and laughed pretty hard. I didn't even know the story of Twilight. It can't possibly be this stupid. Chose the Vampire or the Wolf. Wow.