What happens when you mix the sitcom formula, a love of video games, and scathing humor? You get The Cartridge Family , an online show that capitalizes on video game nostalgia to delicious effect.
The show features imitations of three video game icons: Mario, Link, and Mega Man as they navigate the inescapable perils of living in the real world, a real world they were pulled into when an average guy tries to play a very special game.
The first episode of The Cartride Family, The Battle for Employment, moves at a rapid pace that jumps form joke to joke. These jokes range from the Mario character actually taking on a real plumbing job to the implications that a real Mega Buster would have on day-to-day life.
You can check out the first episode on YouTube . Then, if you enjoy the show, you can head on over to indiegogo and crowdfund the first season.