She Thinks You're Cute? More Like Incredibly Creepy! (and a Fantastic Four Nod)
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
IGN South Africa highlighted a disturbing "She Thinks You're Cute" clip alongside a brilliant *Incredibles*/*Fantastic Four* crossover trailer, offering a bizarre but captivating juxtaposition of animation styles and reminding us that great ideas often build on established successes.
Right, so IGN South Africa dropped a couple of bite-sized trailers, and one of 'em is... well, let's just say it leans hard into the uncanny valley. We're talking *Freakier Friday*, and they ain't kidding. First up, we've got a tiny snippet titled "She Thinks You're Cute." Now, I'm not sure *what* she's thinking, because honestly, mate, it's nightmare fuel. Think overly expressive faces plastered onto... things. It's the kind of animation that makes you question reality, and not in a fun, existential way.
But don't despair! (or maybe do, depending on your tolerance for animated weirdness). The other trailer offers a palate cleanser – and a rather clever one at that. It's billed as *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*, but here's the cheeky twist: it's a shot-for-shot remake of *The Incredibles* trailer. Yep, someone meticulously recreated the iconic superhero family intro using Marvel's First Family. It's a proper love letter to both franchises, and a testament to the enduring appeal (and meme-ability) of Pixar's animation.
Now, I'm not entirely sure why these two trailers were lumped together. Maybe it's a yin and yang thing? A bizarre pairing designed to test the limits of our sanity? Whatever the reason, it definitely grabbed my attention. I'm starting to wonder if this a sneaky preview of animation style. If so, the studios better be ready to defend their choices.
(By the way, anyone else reckon the "She Thinks You're Cute" thing looks like it came straight out of some Web3 fever dream? All those janky animations… makes you think about how easily things can go wrong when algorithms start "creating" art. Just a thought...)
So, what's the takeaway here? Well, on the one hand, we have something unsettling that makes you question if the trailer is using the potential of new technology, or if it's just some creative that's got access to a lot of processing power. On the other hand, a cleverly done tribute. Which, to me, is a gentle reminder that sometimes, the best ideas are the ones that build on what already works. Now that’s something that could be learned in some Web3 games, because some of the most popular ones are the simple, easy to learn ones.
Tags: Animation, Trailers, Marvel, Pixar, Gaming Culture
Original article: IGN South Africa