Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers
April. 15,2019 TV-GGenre：
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Delve into the world of video game box art with the artists responsible for some of gaming’s most iconic images ever created. Hear about the creation process, discover easter eggs hidden in plain sight, see alternate cover art options, and learn how the gaming industry evolved from infancy until now. Welcome to Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers.
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Episode 1 - VGBA: Episode 1
April. 15,2019
In this episode, join Marc Ericksen, Tim Girvin and Al Lowe as they discuss creating work for Nintendo, tackling adult-themed games, and picking a favorite amongst all their art.
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Episode 2 - VGBA: Episode 2
April. 15,2019
In this episode, join Micheal Mendheim and Roger Loveless as they dissect their art for Fester's Quest, Sky Kid, S.C.A.T., and more!
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Episode 3 - VGBA: Episode 3
April. 15,2019
In this episode, join Steve Hendricks, Nick Talesfore and Gary Winnick as they discuss the importance of montage in Atari cover art, inventing the first cartridge-based home console, and the process for creating and collaborating at Lucasfilm Games.
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Episode 4 - VGBA: Episode 4
April. 15,2019
In this episode, join Tom DuBois as he showcases several pieces of the art he created for Konami. Then, take a look at one of the world's most iconic collections of original gaming art with Dan Maresca.
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Episode 5 - VGBA: Episode 5
April. 15,2019
In this episode, renowned artist Brom discusses his time while crafting Doom 2 and Diablo 2. Plus, EA and 3DO founder, Trip Hawkins showcases the evolution of early gaming box art packaging.
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Episode 6 - VGBA: Episode 6
April. 15,2019
In this episode, gamers and game developers chat about the evolution of Video Game Box Art. Plus, we showcase and awesome video game art exhibit called, "Into the Pixel."
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