I think you guys'll like this, especially the sprite artists. It's one of the most amazing animations I've seen in a while.
It's a movie done in the style of a Snes-era side-scrolling beat-em-up and it's absolutely incredible. Be warned though, it's a big download (around 113 meg) but you can torrent it instead if you like.
http://www.selectparks.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=442
Edit: You can also find it on Google Video...
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=cabana+battle
also check out Architecture in Helsinki:
http://www.architectureinhelsinki.com/
He did a music video for them and it's on their site "Do the Whirlwind".
He's my hero.
You know, I think I could be coming round to that point of view as well.
Is anybody else heavily reminded of Metal Slug as well? I mean heavily. ;)
Yes, but also a lot of other games too.
I want to play it! I'm playing as the kid with the baseball bat! Whaddya mean you can't? Dammit!
I wanna play!!!! :-p
Also, eric.. Thanks for pointing me to Architecture in Helsinki. Some good music.