Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers (2019)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 2019-04-15
Last Air Date: 2019-06-04
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 8
Created By: Rob McCallum
Networks: Vimeo
Top Cast
- Jordan C. Morris as Host
- Glenn Stanway as Narration
- Tanya Candler as Narration
- Marc Ericksen as Himself
- Gary Winnick as Self
- Roger Loveless as Himself
- Tom DuBois as Himself
- Trip Hawkins as Himself
- Tim Girvin as Himself
- Al Lowe as Himself
Seasons
Season 1 (2019)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: VGBA: Episode 1
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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Ep. 2: VGBA: Episode 2
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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Ep. 3: VGBA: Episode 3
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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Ep. 4: VGBA: Episode 4
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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Ep. 5: VGBA: Episode 5
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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Ep. 6: VGBA: Episode 6
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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Ep. 7: VGBA: Episode 7
In this episode, Roger Loveless breaks down his process for Biohazard Battle and Blackhole Assault, Steve Hendricks discusses his art for Defender, Marc Ericksen talks about making changes to art, and fans share their first gaming box art memory!
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Ep. 8: VGBA: Episode 8
In this episode, watch as unique development art comes into the hands of game store owners and then gets auctioned off at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo. Plus see the breakdown for Captain Commando!
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