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Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers

Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers

Documentary 2019

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Video Game Box Art covers everything from the early days of Atari and Fairchild all the way up to current offerings like Doom and Call of Duty. You'll hear untold stories behind some of the most famous video game cover art and meet the people who had the biggest impact on the gaming industry without ever getting credit.

Documentary 2019

Starring Rob McCallum, Daniel Ibbertson, Marc Ericksen

EPISODE 1

Episode One

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.
EPISODE 2

Episode Two

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!
EPISODE 3

Episode Three

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.
EPISODE 4

Episode Four

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.
EPISODE 5

Episode Five

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.
EPISODE 6

Episode Six

In this episode, gamers and game developers chat about the evolution of Video Game Box Art. Plus, we showcase an awesome video game art exhibit called, "Into the Pixel."

About

Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers

DOCUMENTARY

Video Game Box Art covers everything from the early days of Atari and Fairchild all the way up to current offerings like Doom and Call of Duty. You'll hear untold stories behind some of the most famous video game cover art and meet the people who had the biggest impact on the gaming industry without ever getting credit.

Information

Studio: Magic Lantern Media Inc. dba Canamedia
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019

Languages

Primary: English (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.