The College of New Jersey took chalking to the next level with video game art and 8-bit of nostalgia, titled “Thank You for Playing”.

When I was in college, student organizations would chalk sidewalks for upcoming events and to make announcements. I’ve heard, though, that some universities did not allow for chalking. At the time, this included the University of Texas at Austin. I’m not sure if that is still the case. But, I can say that I love UT Austin. I love Austin, in general. This is without even discussing their powerhouse football and basketball teams.

Wow… tangent. My point is that I am very happy that the school allowed students to express their love for video games in this way.

The chalk art done by students at the College of New Jersey is simply amazing. It may not be fit for any metropolitan museum, but to a fan of video games, it brings back memories.

Let’s face it, if any gamer found the Black Mage while looking for Waldo, I don’t think they’d be upset. The set also includes characters from the games Bubble Bobble, Excitebike, Donkey Kong, and… Mega Man.

If you’re asking, “Who?” Please direct yourself to Wikipedia.

Here is the flickr set.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7660214@N03/sets/72157600063385069/