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Posted: **01 Apr 2012, 20:45**

Slashdot wrote: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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There's even an 8-bit render of Table Mountain in there.

Posted: **02 Apr 2012, 09:49**

That is very cool indeed. I have just started messing around with NES and SNES on the computer.

Posted: **03 Apr 2012, 05:58**

I had a look - rather interesting. Prefer the usual maps though - can actually see where I am going.

The monster was cute though

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