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Google Maps Introduces 8-Bit Quest Maps

Posted by samzenpus on from the believe-it-or-not dept.

AbsoluteXyro writes "Today users of Google Maps will notice a new mapping option — 'Quest' — alongside the usual 'Map' and 'Satellite' views. Quest view renders the planet in a retro 8-bit fantasy video game style, including renders of famous landmarks such as the White House and the Eiffel Tower. Even Pegman gets in on the game, now taking on the appearance of a sword wielding 8-bit adventurer, allowing you to witness Street View through 8-bit eyes. Basically, imagine a fully functioning Google Maps on an NES."

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  1. Re:Interesting places to look at by Tacvek · · Score: 4, Informative

    So here is what I have found so far:

    Space needle,
    empire state building,
    statue of liberty,
    St Luis's Gateway Arch
    The white House,
    The Washington monument
    MLK Jr monument.

    The smithsonian has a Panda Icon.

    All Google offices have 2 little people.
    The Google headquarters has the Giant android statue, as well as the T-Rex skeleton.

    UK:
    Nelson's Monument
    Tower Bridge
    Tate Modern

    Other:
    The Louvre
    Eiffel tower
    Arc de Triomphe

    Pyramids of Giza.
    The sphynx.
    Taj Mahal

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  2. Re:Cheat Sheet by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Informative

    remove the /has at the end and it works fine. derp.

  3. Re:Google Maps 8-Bit Version Promotional Video by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Informative

    For those who aren't NES RPG fans, the game they took the graphics and music from is Dragon Warrior.

  4. Re:Google Maps 8-Bit Version Promotional Video by Yvan256 · · Score: 4, Informative

    Dragon Quest.