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The Beach Generation
In this video The Gaming Brit points out how the 6th Console Generation seemed to be filled with a lot of Beach-themed games. And that, in general, the Beach/Summer theme permeated it.
Going along with this conspiracy theory, I decided to create this article to list a few examples…
And I realized at some point that this was granted a name by Generation Z: ‘Frutiger Aero’. I personally think that term is stupid,A) but you can add anything identified as such to the list.
Hardware
- Apple Macintosh
Apple PowerMac G3
While it came out in 1997 – before the start of the Sixth Generation – its lifespan was until 1999.
The blue coloring fits into the general theme.
Aqua
The user-interface of the Macintosh.
GameCube
The GameCube’s development name was ‘Dolphin’.
PlayStation 2
An example from TheGamingBrit. The background sounds in the main menu are the sea.
Software
Crazy Taxi
Has that ‘vibe’.
Dead or Alive Beach Volleyball
It’s in the name.
Far Cry
Far Cry takes place on a tropical island.
Final Fantasy X
Has a beach on the cover and is generally beach-themed. GamingBrit example.
The Silent Cartographer level takes place on a beach. GamingBrit example.
Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
The beginning of the game is on a beach. The game has a tropical theme in general.
Kingdom Hearts
The first game starts on a beach.
The Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker
The game is about sailing from island to island. GamingBrit example.
Metal Gear Solid 2
While there’s no beach present, the game takes place on a rig in the ocean. GamingBrit example.
Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
They take place on tropical islands with many beach locations.
Ratchet and Clank
I think this was a TheGamingBrit example.
Seaman
Water-themed.
Sonic Adventure
I don’t remember why I put this here.
Super Mario Sunshine
The game takes place on a tropical island. GamingBrit example.
Other
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This is a bizarre film that exemplifies the beach aesthetic almost perfectly. Though it’s also a pretty bad film, maybe? It’s hard to judge because it’s so weird.