When we compare the spaces, places and landmarks of videogames to the regions found on Earth, we find mountain ranges, deserts, oceans and ruins — just like our Swiss Alps, Sahara, Pacific and Stonehenge. But unlike our pale, blue dot — the legends of videogames, as a whole, lack a shared continuity and landscape... until now. Presenting iam8bit's Videogames World Map, an excruciatingly nerdy illustration that chronicles nearly 100 points of interest from the breath of video game lore. The artwork saw its origin at the 2015 D.I.C.E. Awards as a celebration of gaming culture amongst game makers, so we're proud to unveil it publicly for everyone to enjoy. As not to spoil all the fun, we'll avoid listing off every nook and cranny featured within the map. But know this — the references range from 80's classics to modern day mythos, compiling genres and universes in a way only the most imaginative of brainholes could conjure. Immaculately painted by the creative maniac, Edison Yan (famous for the artistic stylings of Scribblenauts), you'll *giggle* with absolute geeky splendor as you explore all the trappings that this high-end poster has to offer. AS AN ADDED BONUS, not only is the map super cool, but also, sales benefit a well-deserving charity: 10% of proceeds from each map purchased will be donated to the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Foundation Scholarships. For more information, visit the AIAS website.
