What our favourite video game characters look like as imagined by AI
New AI images reveal what well-known video game characters would look like if they appeared on reality TV or modelled - with them all looking absolutely unreal
The artificial pics, created by Japanese site 6takarakuji, asked an AI to generate photorealistic images of gaming legends as reality TV stars - including Super Mario, Lara Croft, Destiny’s Ikora Rey and The Witcher’s Geralt of Rivia.
And the results are astounding, with the lineup including some surprising bombshells and some unexpected heartthrobs - with Super Mario turning out to be a total stud.
Super Mario: Mario
We’re all familiar with Super Mario’s iconic look - but who would have known that the humble plumber has the potential to become an Italian stallion, if only he were real? Although he’s swapped his piercing blue eyes for a sultry brown in the AI-generated image, there’s no denying where this reality TV stud got his looks from thanks to his flowing hair and majestic moustache.
Super Mario: Princess Peach
If Princess Peach decided to swap reigning over Mushroom Kingdom for becoming the queen of reality TV, it seems that she’d be a complete knockout. With her voluminous blonde hair and cute floral accessories, the AI has managed to perfectly pair her peachy complexion with soft pink hues - and something tells us Mario and her would hit it off perfectly.
Legend of Zelda: Princess Zelda
Princess Peach isn’t the only royal video game character to be reimagined as a babe - with Link’s love interest Zelda swapping her elfin ears for a seasonal summer hat, which makes a killer combo with her tousled blonde locks and sparkly bodice. And although her necklace looks a little different than it does in the video games, we’re sure Link would still make it his mission to win her over.
Tomb Raider: Lara Croft
If you were asked to imagine ‘Lara Croft as a reality tv star’, then you’d probably have already thought of a pretty close match to the AI-generated image. Although many people would think of Angelina Jolie’s classic portrayal, it seems the AI has opted for a more tanned and less pouty Lara. Interestingly, she also seems to be wearing less makeup than those other video game characters.