AI turns video game heroes into villains – Mario, Luigi, Sonic, Tomb Raider

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  • AI transforms video game heroes into alternate evil versions. 
  • Super Mario is transformed into a blood-sucking fiend, “Count Mariocula.” 
  • Luigi becomes Mario’s right-hand ghoul, “Ghoulish Greenhand.” 
     

As the world of artificial intelligence continues to grow and expand, Online.Casino has tapped into its possibilities of reimagining video game protagonists as villains. Using MidJourney, an artificial intelligence program, Online.Casino transformed beloved video game heroes into their dark and sinister counterparts, showcasing the limitless possibilities of technology and AI-assisted creativity. 
 
Inspired by the release of the Super Mario Bros. Movie, this collection reimagines Mario, Luigi, and many other protagonists as their villainous counterparts. The AI-generated pictures highlight a unique twist on classic characters, revealing them in a new light. 

These reimagined villains, which have also been re-named by ChatGPT, offer fans an intriguing new perspective on their beloved heroes, inviting them to delve into a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred. 
 
Mario 
Mario from Super Mario Bros. becomes “Count Mariocula,” the blood-sucking villainous version of Mario from the Super Mario Bros. series. 
 
 

Luigi 
Luigi from Super Mario Bros. becomes “Ghoulish Greenhand,” “Mariocula’s” right-hand ghoul: 

 
 
 
God of War 
Kratos from the God of War series becomes “God of Death”: 

 
Tomb Raider 
Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider series becomes “Tomb Terror”: 

 
Sonic 
Sonic the Hedgehog transforms into the menacing “Sinister Surge”: 

Uncharted 
Nathan Drake from the Uncharted series becomes “Nathan Dark”: 

 
The Legend of Zelda 

Link from The Legend of Zelda becomes “Darkened Blade”, the evil version of the legendary hero: 
 
 

Halo 

Master Chief from the Halo franchise becomes the “Ominous Overlord”:  

 
A spokesperson for Online.Casino commented on the images: 
 
“This AI-generated artwork showcases the limitless possibilities of technology and creativity and encourages us to consider the duality of our favorite characters.” 
 
“The goal of this project was not only to showcase the creative potential of AI technology, but also offer a fresh and unique perspective on some of the most iconic video game characters of all time. Fans have a new chance to explore the dark and twisted versions of their favorite heroes, and perhaps even gain a greater appreciation for the complex and multi-dimensional nature of these beloved characters.” 


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