Video Game Artbook Discussion Thread

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If you want to share info on an existing or upcoming video game art book, this is the place to do it!

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Alan Wake
- Alan Wake Illuminated

American McGee's Alice
- The Art of Alice: Madness Returns

Ar tonelico
- Ar tonelico Visual Book

Assassin's Creed
- The Art of Assassin's Creed III
- The Art of Assassin's Creed III - Limited Edition (to 500 copies) -- PHOTOS COURTESY OF TONYBSG
- Assassin's Creed Limited Edition Art Book
- Assassin’s Creed: The Encyclopedia - Second Edition

Atelier
- Atelier Series: Official Chronicle

Bayonetta
- The Eyes of Bayonetta: Art Book & DVD

BioShock
- The Art of BioShock Infinite
- Deco Devolution: The Art of BioShock 2

Blizzard
- The Art of Blizzard

Borderlands
- The Art of Borderlands 2

Capcom
- Udon's Art of Capcom
- Udon's Art of Capcom 2

Castlevania
- The Art of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Limited Edition (to 500 copies)

Darksiders
- The Art of Darksiders
- The Art of Darksiders II

Darkstalkers
- Darkstalkers Graphic File
- Darkstalkers Tribute

Darkwatch
- The Art of Darkwatch

Dead Space
- The Art of Dead Space

Diablo
- Diablo III: Book of Cain

Disgaea
- DISGAEArt!!! Disgaea Official Illustration Collection

DOFUS
- Dofus Artbook: Session 1
- Dofus 2.0 Frigost Art
- Dofus 2.0 Artbook

Dragon Age
- Dragon Age: The World of Thedas Volume 1

The Elder Scrolls Online
- The Hero's Guide to the Elder Scrolls Online (Bethesda Store Exclusive)

Eve
- The Art of Eve

Final Fantasy
- Dawn: The Worlds of Final Fantasy
- The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy

God of War
- The Art of God of War III

Gran Turismo
- The Art of Gran Turismo 5

Half-Life
- Half-Life 2: Raising the Bar

Halo
- The Art of Halo: Creating A Virtual World
- The Art of Halo 3: Prima Official Art Book
- Awakening: The Art of Halo 4
- Halo Encyclopedia
- Halo: The Art of Building Worlds
- Halo: The Essential Visual Guide
- Halo: The Great Journey - Limited Edition

Journey
- The Art of Journey

The Last of Us
- The Art of The Last of Us

The Legend of Zelda
- The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia

Marvel vs. Capcom
- Marvel vs. Capcom: Official Complete Works

Mass Effect
- The Art of Mass Effect
- The Art of Mass Effect Universe

Mega Man
- Mega Man: Official Complete Works
- Mega Man Battle Network: Official Complete Works
- Mega Man Star Force: Official Complete Works
- Mega Man X: Official Complete Works
- Mega Man Tribute
- Megaman Zero: Official Complete Works

Metal Gear
- The Art of Metal Gear Solid
- Ashley Wood's Art Of Metal Gear Solid

Mickey Mouse
- The Art of Epic Mickey

Misc.
- The Art of Midway: Before Pixels and Polygons
- The Art of the Video Game
- The Art of Video Games: From Pac-Man to Mass Effect
- Heroes & Heroines (Character Design Books)

Monster Hunter
- Monster Hunter Illustrations

Okami
- Okami: The Complete Works

Oddworld
- The Art of Oddworld Inhabitants

Persona
- Persona 3: Official Design Works
- Persona 4: Official Design Works
- Shigenori Soejima Artworks

Phoenix Wright
- The Art of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

Portal
- The Art of Portal 2

Remember Me
- The Art of Remember Me

Resident Evil
- The Art of Resident Evil 5

Shining Series
- Shining Force Feather: Design Works
- Tony's Artworks from Shining World

Sonic
- The History of Sonic the Hedgehog

Star Wars
- The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
- The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Old Republic

Street Fighter
- SF20: The Art of Street Fighter
- Street Fighter IV & Super Street Fighter IV: Official Complete Works
- Street Fighter Tribute

Street Fighter X Tekken
- Street Fighter X Tekken: Artworks

Tomb Raider
- Tomb Raider: The Art of Survival

Transformers
- The Art of Transformers: The Fall of Cybertron

Twisted Metal
- The Art of Twisted Metal

Uncharted
- The Art Of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Valkyria Chronicles
- Valkyria Chronicles: Design Archive
- Valkyria Chronicles 2: World Artworks

Warcraft
- The Art Of Warcraft
- The Cinematic Art of World of Warcraft: The Wrath of the Lich King

Wolfenstein: The New Order
- The Art of Wolfenstein: The New Order (Bethesda Store Exclusive)

 

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Okami: Official Complete Works [Softcover]

Price: $26.39
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Okami is one of the newest Capcom action games boasting a very unique art style, heavily inspired by Japanese watercolor painting. The Okami Official Complete Works art book will take you behind the scenes to the amazing artwork that defines the wonderful world of this beautiful video game! The 288 full color pages are filled with character and location designs, concept sketches and production notes from the creators giving you an in-depth look at the fantasy world of Okami! A truly inspiring book, translated into English for the first time!

 

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The Art of Gran Turismo 5 (Art of the Game) [Paperback]

Price: $40.95
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Showcases the art behind the hugely anticipated driving simulator.

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The Art of Twisted Metal (Art of the Game) [Paperback]

Price: £48.92
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The Art Of Uncharted 2 Among Thieves (Art of the Game) [Paperback]


Price: £36.97
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What better way is there to start the Art of the Game series than with the Game of the Year? Ballistic Publishing has partnered with Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. and Naughty Dog, Inc. to produce The Art of UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves™.

The 272-page book showcases the amazing unseen art and ideas that helped make UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves one of the most universally and critically acclaimed games ever created. From concept art, to character studies, environment art, character modeling, game art, cinematics, motion-capture, animation, and effects.

The Art of UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves is the ultimate companion to the incredible PlayStation® 3 game.

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The Force Unleashed: Art of the Game (Star Wars) [Paperback]

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The Star Wars saga continues! The Force Unleashed: Art of the Game chronicles the four-year development of the anxiously awaited, action-packed video game (releasing April 2008) developed by LucasArts from conception to completion. The book reveals innovative game design concept and images, three-dimensional renders, and behind-the-scenes photos. The Force Unleashed game casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The expansive story, created under direction from George Lucas, is set during the unexplored era between Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The game re-imagines the scope and scale of the Force by taking full advantage of new technologies that will be seen and experienced for the first time, such as Digital Molecular Matter (DMM) by Pixelux Entertainment and euphoria by NaturalMotion Ltd., paired with the powerful Havok Physics (TM) system. These new technologies create gameplay only possible on the new generation of consiles. DMM incorporates the physical properties of objects in the environment so that every element reacts exactly as it should--wood breaks like wood, glass shatters like glass, Felucian plants bend in their unique way, and more. Meanwhile, as a revolutionary behavioral-simulation engine, euphoria enables interactive characters to move, act, and even think like actual human beings, adapting their behavior and resulting in a different response every single time. Well before its release, The Force Unleashed game is already buzzing on blogs and gamer websites, at gamer conferences, and among Star Wars fans. LucasArts is fully backing the promotion of the game to the tens of millions of Star Wars fans around the world.

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The Art of Resident Evil 5 [Paperback]

Price: £22.49
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Dive into the terrifying artwork of Resident Evil 5, the latest chapter in Capcom's top-selling, zombie-filled franchise. Included in this 200-page art book are character and creature designs, environment paintings, development sketches, storyboards, promotional art, creator commentary, and more.

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Valkyria Chronicles: Design Archive [Paperback]

Price: £24.69
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In Valkyria Chronicles, SEGA's critically acclaimed tactical RPG, Welkin and the members of the 7th Platoon struggle for freedom as the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Valkyria Chronicles: Design Archive takes you behind the scenes, showcasing the gorgeous artwork of this truly epic world. The book features 400 pages of character designs, vehicle and weapon designs, maps and promotional art, all accompanied by detailed background information and creator commentary.

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Valkyria Chronicles 2: World Artworks [Paperback]

Price: £24.69
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Featuring the spectacular artwork of Valkyria Chronicles 2, the Sony PSP follow-up to SEGA''s critically acclaimed tactical RPG! Valkyria Chronicles 2: World Artworks includes over 300-pages of character designs, vehicle and weapon designs, storyboards, and promotional art, all accompanied by detailed character information and creator commentary.

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DISGAEArt!!! Disgaea Official Illustration Collection [Paperback]

Price: £23.09
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It's the ultimate Disgaea art book, featuring the artwork of Takehito Harada and all four Disgaea games! This beautiful collection includes game covers, promotional art, book covers, soundtrack art, and tons more rare Disgaea pieces. No fan of this landmark RPG series should be without DISGAEArt!!!

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Marvel VS Capcom: Official Complete Works [Paperback]

Price: £18.58
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Two worlds collide in one of the most beloved fighting game franchises of all time! Marvel VS Capcom: Official Complete Works collects the spectacular artwork behind this legendary fighting game franchise. Inside you'll find character designs, game covers, promotional art, rare never-before-seen sketches, and more. Plus, it's all topped off by a special bonus gallery featuring all-new pin-ups from the hottest artists in comics!

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Street Fighter X Tekken: Artworks [Paperback]

Price: £19.49
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The greatest war in the history of fighting games has begun! Welcome to Street Fighter X Tekken, where Street Fighter and Tekken series' stalwarts Ryu, Chun-Li, Kazuya Mishima, and Nina Williams headline a memorable cast of your favorite fighters in a tag battle dream match for the ages! Street Fighter X Tekken: Artworks collects the spectacular artwork behind this historic crossover! Inside you'll find character artwork, rough sketches, costume designs, creator commentary, interviews, and more!

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The Eyes of Bayonetta: Art Book & DVD [Paperback]

Price: £32.29
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A member of an ancient witch clan and possessing powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated, all-out action. The Eyes of Bayonetta collects the stylish artwork behind this cinematic action game, featuring character sketches, CG models, monster, weapon, and location designs, and creator commentary. Also included is an exclusive hour-long DVD interview with the game's creators, taking you behind the scenes of Bayonetta's creation!

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Persona 4: Official Design Works [Paperback]

Price: £19.49
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Featuring the character designs of Shigenori Soejima! Go behind the scenes of Persona 4, the final game of the landmark Persona series! Inside you''ll find character designs, rough sketches, backgrounds and settings, an exclusive interview with the game''s creators, and more!

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Persona 3: Official Design Works [Paperback]

Price: £22.49
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Featuring the character designs of Shigenori Soejima! Go behind the scenes of Persona 3, one of the most unique and respected RPG''s ever. Inside you''ll find character designs, rough sketches, storyboards, backgrounds & settings, an exclusive interview with the game''s creators, and more!

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Megaman Zero Official Complete Works [Paperback]

Price: £22.09
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Megaman is one of Capcom's classic franchises that appeals to all ages, and the artwork and designs of the Megaman Zero series are known to be the most innovative in the franchise. This inspiring art book is filled with character designs, concept sketches, location designs, event digests, data archives, character dialogue lists, item charts and exclusive interviews with the series' creators giving an in-depth look at the Megaman Zero world! A must-have for all video game fans and inspired artists!

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Mega Man Star Force: Official Complete Works [Paperback]

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Mega Man Star Force is the follow-up to the popular Mega Man Battle Network video game franchise, which launched a whole new series of adventures for the Blue Bomber. Mega Man Star Force: Official Complete Works collects the stunning artwork of every Star Force game, and features character designs, promotional art, rarely seen pieces, and plenty of creator commentary.

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Mega Man X: Official Complete Works [Paperback]

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With a dozen games of his own, Mega Man X's popularity comes close to rivalling even the classic Mega Man series. The original blue bomber's futuristic counterpart has won over fans with his unique gameplay and dynamic designs, and now the artwork of this fan-favorite series is collected for the first time. Mega Man X: Official Complete Works features character designs, box art, promo art, and many rarely seen art pieces. Zero, Sigma, Axl, and all of X's unique robotic animal bosses are packed into this gorgeous collection.

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Mega Man: Official Complete Works [Paperback]

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With over 100 video games to his name, Mega Man is one of the most recognizable icons of gaming. Mega Man: Official Complete Works showcases 20 years of artwork from this classic series and features character designs, box art, promo art, and loads of rarely seen art pieces. No Mega Man fan would dare miss out!

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Mega Man Battle Network: Official Complete Works [Paperback]

Price: £19.49
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Mega Man Battle Network reinvented the classic Capcom franchise as an exciting, action-packed RPG, and reintroduced Mega Man to a whole new generation of gamers. Mega Man Battle Network: Official Complete Works collects the stunning artwork of all six Battle Network games,as well as Network Transmission and Operate Shooting Star. Inside you'll find character designs, promotional art, rarely seen pieces, and plenty of creator commentary.

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The Art of God of War III (Art of the Game) [Paperback]

Price: £38.69
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Takes you behind the scenes of Sony's biggest 2010 game release, featuring character and environment concept art and production art.

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Udon's Art of Capcom [Paperback]

Price: £25.49
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On the eve of the 20th anniversary of the Street Fighter franchise, Udon Entertainment is proud to present this special volume commemorating the studio's involvement with legendary video game company Capcom. Beautifully reproduced images from Street Fighter, Darkstalkers, Rival Schools, Mega Man, Devil May Cry and more are showcased in this lush 300-page art book. Included are rare book covers, pin-ups, sketches, and merchandising artwork by Alvin Lee, Arnold Tsang, Jo Chen, Omar Dogan, and the whole Udon crew! Plus, you'll get interviews with the Capcom staff and the Udon creative crew, tutorials showcasing the development process, and all-new, never-before-seen artwork created exclusively for this collection!

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UDONs Art of Capcom 2 [Paperback]

Price: £22.49
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UDON Entertainment is back with another prestigious compilation of the studio's involvement with legendary video game company Capcom. Beautifully reproduced images from Street Fighter, Darkstalkers, Rival Schools, Marvel VS Capcom, Street Fighter II HD Remix, and more are showcased in this gorgeous art book. Also included is an all-new Capcom Tribute gallery created just for this collection by UDON's top artists!

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SF20: The Art of Street Fighter [Paperback]

Price: £25.49
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It's the most complete collection of official Street Fighter artwork ever! The Art of Street Fighter gathers over 1,500 illustrations created by Capcom's top artists over the past 20 years. Included are character designs, concept art, sketches, promo artwork, plus many never-before-published pieces from both Street Fighter's past and from the all-new Street Fighter IV!

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The Art of Borderlands 2 [Paperback]

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Darkstalkers Graphic File [Paperback]

Price: £22.09
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The Darkstalkers are the things that go bump in the night! From the original arcade games, to the popular Playstation ports and the recently released game for the PSP, this gorgeous full-color art book showcases the ghoulish monsters and sexy seductresses from one of Capcom's most beloved videogame properties.

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Darkstalkers Tribute [Paperback]

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Darkstalkers, Capcom's horror/anime fight-fest video game property, is a fan-favorite among gamers worldwide. Now illustrators, animators, comic artists, manga creators, pros and fans alike have come together to produce nearly 300 pages of all-new artwork celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Darkstalkers franchise. This video game art gallery is packed with beastly creatures, sexy temptresses, and a hefty helping of inspiration, energy, and excitement!

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Street Fighter Tribute [Paperback]

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Fine art meets martial arts! It's been 20 years since legendary video game developer Capcom unleashed Street Fighter upon an unsuspecting gaming public. Since then the game has become a worldwide phenomenon, with the 'fighting game' genre now a staple of the video game industry and dozens of memorable Street Fighter characters entering the realm of pop culture. UDON Entertainment's Street Fighter Tribute is a special volume of original illustrations from artists all around the globe, professionals and fans alike, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Street Fighter franchise. Inside are over 200 brand-new pieces portraying the Street Fighter cast in a dizzying array of styles and designs, from ultra-rendered realistic paintings through to abstract and iconic. This is a video game art gallery in a book, bursting with inspiration and energy.

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Street Fighter IV & Super Street Fighter IV: Official Complete Works [Paperback]

Price: £15.89
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The Street Fighter IV and Super Street Fighter IV games rejuvenated the fighting game genre, and solidified Street Fighter once again as the king of all fighting games. Collected in this volume is all the spectacular artwork behind the ultimate fighting game, including character designs, development sketches, promotional art, story boards, creator commentary, and more!

 

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Dawn: The Worlds of Final Fantasy [Hardcover]

Price: £19.13
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There is only one Final Fantasy. Through more than a dozen wildly diverse adventures, from the release of the first game in 1987 to the most recent expansion on the story, the international influence of the game is legendary both inside the video-game industry and throughout popular culture. It is a tale of bold heroes and heroines, breathtaking landscapes and terrifying creatures. Through Final Fantasy, names like Luneth, Refia, Rosa Farrell, Cecil Harvey, and many others have become household names to millions of players across the globe. With two feature films, a host of action figures and apparel, posters, soundtracks, and more, the vast landscape, defined by the Final Fantasy storylines have all begun with the games, and for the first six games those worlds grew from the remarkable vision of one man: Yoshitaka Amano. Now, for the first time outside Japan, Amano and Square Enix, Inc. have permitted the artwork that inspired the designs of the Final Fantasy games to be published. In Dawn you will see the development of the first four games through Amano's paintings, detailed line art, and preliminary sketches. Plus, in a special afterward, you'll learn the genesis of this history-making collaboration.

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Shigenori Soejima Artworks SC [Paperback]

Price: £22.50
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This beautiful art book features Shigenori Soejima''s best work from the various Persona games, including other projects such as Stella Deus and Momoiro Taisen Pairon, and an exclusive interview with the artist himself.

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Atelier Series: Official Chronicle [Paperback]

Price: £19.49
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The Atelier series has become a favorite of many RPG gamers, with its unique mix of alchemy and action set in a vibrant and magical fantasy world. Now the gorgeous artwork behind this long-running series is collected for all to enjoy. This volume collects character designs, promotional artwork, profile data, creator interviews, and more.

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Tonys Artworks from Shining World [Paperback]

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Featuring the stunning designs of renowned Japanese pinup artist Tony Taka, Tony's Artwork From Shining World collects the beautiful artwork behind SEGA's Shining Tears and Shining Wind games. The book features over 200 pages of gorgeous, full-page pin-ups and character designs from the Shining series, plus multiple interviews with the master himself, Tony Taka.

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Ar Tonelico Visual Book [Paperback]

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Showcasing the inspiring artwork of the Ar tonelico RPG video game series, the Ar tonelico Visual Book collects the beautiful pin-up artwork of all three games in the series, including the all-new Ar tonelico Qugo for the Playstation 3, complete with character profiles, creator interviews, in-game event scenes, and more!

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Monster Hunter Illustrations [Paperback]

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Beloved by fans the world over, the Monster Hunter series takes players on an epic quest to hunt or capture the most dangerous and fantastic monsters imaginable. Monster Hunter Illustrations collects the unparalleled artwork behind this landmark series. Inside you'll find hundreds of designs for characters, monsters, armor, weapons, and more, plus tons of rough drawings and sketch work.

 

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Shining Force Feather: Design Works [Paperback]
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Shining Force Feather is the first Nintendo DS entry in the popular Shining RPG series. This official Design Works art book includes character profiles, rough designs, storyboards, interviews, and plenty of creator commentary.

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The Art of Video Games: From Pac-Man to Mass Effect [Hardcover]
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In the forty years since the first Magnavox Odyssey pixel winked on in 1972, the home video game industry has undergone a mind-blowing evolution. Fueled by unprecedented advances in technology, boundless imaginations, and an insatiable addiction to fantastic new worlds of play, the video game has gone supernova, rocketing two generations of fans into an ever-expanding universe where art, culture, reality, and emotion collide.

As a testament to the cultural impact of the game industry’s mega morph, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, with curator and author Chris Melissinos, conceived the forthcoming exhibition, The Art of Video Games, which will run from March 16 to September 30, 2012.* Welcome Books will release the companion book this March.

Melissinos presents video games as not just mere play, but richly textured emotional and social experiences that have crossed the boundary into culture and art.

Along with a team of game developers, designers, and journalists, Melissinos chose a pool of 240 games across five different eras to represent the diversity of the game world. Criteria included visual effects, creative use of technologies, and how world events and popular culture manifested in the games. The museum then invited the public to go online to help choose the games. More than 3.7 million votes (from 175 countries) later, the eighty winners featured in The Art of Video Games exhibition and book were selected.

From the Space Invaders of the seventies to sophisticated contemporary epics BioShock and Uncharted 2, Melissinos examines each of the winning games, providing a behind-the-scenes look at their development and innovation, and commentary on the relevance of each in the history of video games.

Over 100 composite images, created by Patrick O’Rourke, and drawn directly from the games themselves, illustrate the evolution of video games as an artistic medium, both technologically and creatively.

Additionally, The Art of Video Games includes fascinating interviews with influential artists and designers–from pioneers such as Nolan Bushnell to contemporary innovators including Warren Spector, Tim Schafer and Robin Hunicke.

The foreword was written by Elizabeth Broun, director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Mike Mika, noted game preservationist and prolific developer, contributed the introduction the introduction.

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Heroes and Heroines (Character Design Books) [Paperback]

Price: £15.16
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Who are the hottest Japanese video game and animation heroes and heroines? This is a collection of work from 100 prominent character designers of video game and animation created in 2010 and 2011. An interview with some of the designers is also included.

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Diablo III: Book of Cain [Hardcover]

Price: £12.87
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Since the dawn of time, the Eternal Conflict has raged between the High Heavens and the Burning Hells. If the Prophecy of the End Days holds true, mankind will soon find itself trapped in the middle of this never-ending war.

Here renowned scholar Deckard Cain has combined excerpts, illustrations, and firsthand knowledge to pen a history of the world of Sanctuary. His writings depict the insidious Prime Evils (Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal), shed light on Tyrael and the other archangels of the Angiris Council, and illuminate humanity's hope and enduring heroism in the face of overwhelming terror. Revealed also are the untold mysteries, from the origins of mortals and the secrets of the nephalem to the gathering darkness of the End of Days. So take heed, dear reader, and bear witness to the truths that lie within.

Known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft® and the Warcraft®, Starcraft®, and Diablo® franchises, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry's most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment's track record includes thirteen #1-selling games and numerous Game of the Year awards.

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The Art of Epic Mickey [Hardcover]

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Released in 2010, Epic Mickey is a 2010 Mickey Mouse action-adventure platforming video game designed by Warren Spector and developed by Junction Point Studios for the Wii console. The game focuses on Mickey Mouse, who accidentally damages a world created by Yen Sid for forgotten characters and concepts and is forced to fix the world while combating antagonists with a magic paintbrush. DISNEY: THE ART OF EPIC MICKEY journeys through the beautifully dark and twisted world known as Cartoon Wasteland, touching on the creative process behind the game's development.

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Halo Encyclopedia [Hardcover]

Price: £19.50

A must-have guide to the Halo universe

Venture into the fascinating world of Halo with the Halo Encyclopedia and discover everything you ever wanted to know about the characters, weapons, vehicles, equipment and locations from Halo, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo WARS, Halo 3 ODST and most recently, Halo: Reach.


Humanity teeters on the brink of extinction, as hostile forces and ancient mysteries threaten to snuff out our first fiery foray into the universe. Find out all about Halo's human history and structure as well as an insight into key organisations from the Colonial Administration Authority to the UNSC. Discover all about the Covenant - its history and religion - as well as the Forerunners, Flood and much more.

The Halo Encyclopedia is what Halo fans have been waiting for.

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Mega Man Tribute [Paperback]

Price: £19.49
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Hundreds of artists from around the world join forces to pay homage to one of the most iconic figures in gaming with Mega Man Tribute! It's the ultimate celebration of the blue bomber, featuring the characters of Mega Man classic, Mega Man X, Mega Man Zero, Mega Man ZX, and Mega Man Legends in every style you can imagine!

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Dofus 2,0 Frigost Art [Hardcover]

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This bilingual artbook entirely created by the DOFUS team will allow you to explore every nook and cranny of the MMORPG’s first extension since the graphic redesign: Frigost. Flick through this collector’s edition to reveal the birth of the frozen continent’s visual universe, including its perilous dungeons, outlandish monsters and exclusive quests!

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Dofus 2.0 Artbook [Hardcover]

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When we updated the graphics for the MMORPG DOFUS 2.0, our goal was to keep DOFUS’ charm and strength while at the same time innovate and explore new graphic territory. This artbook showcases the immense work which went into the graphic creation of the game’s overhaul. Outline drawings, rough sketches and never before published illustrations will give you a first look at the new versions of the different character classes, in-game items, creatures from the World of Twelve, new maps and much more besides…

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The Art of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney [Paperback]

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OBJECTION! Throughout Capcom's Ace Attorney game series, hot-shot defense lawyer Phoenix Wright has proven he has the wildest cross-examination skills in town! Now fans of the popular Nintendo DS series can also get their hands on the ultimate Ace Attorney art archive. The Art of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is packed with character designs, game covers, and promotional artwork from all three Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney games. Also included is artwork from Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, featuring Phoenix Wright's upstart successor.

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Ashley Wood's Art Of Metal Gear Solid [Paperback]

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From gaming consoles to comic books, Metal Gear Solid has captured the imagination of millions of fans worldwide. And it's little wonder why. The story follows infiltration expert Solid Snake as he attempts to save the world. In addition to showcasing art from Ashley Wood's graphic novel adaptations of Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty, this all-new collection features the work Ash did for the Metal Gear Solid: Mobile Portable Ops video game.

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The Cinematic Art of World of Warcraft: The Wrath of the Lich King [Paperback]

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Containing more than 150 drawings, concept art pieces, and final renders, as well as secrets of game mythology and development stories, this mesmerizing book reveals how Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed series gets made. In addition to a behind-the-scenes technical look at the game cinematics and developmental art, Fans learn how Blizzard updated Arthas the Death Knight to be even more evil than in Warcraft III and how a new central character, Sindragosa the Frost Wyrm, was developed. Other features explore technical dimensions and Blizzard’s influence on the game world and beyond. Each Book Comes with: Two 8” x 10” original art cards in vellum sleeve and a 12-page illustrated storybook on the creation of the frost wyrm Sindragosa, that make this a must-have for any WoW fan.

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The Art of the Video Game [Hardcover]

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The Art of the Video Game is the first book to celebrate an exciting new visual medium—complete with stunning digital artwork from the biggest design studios and game publishers in the business, including Electronic Arts, Activision, Sega, Sony, Midway, Eidos, and Konami. Every page features gorgeously rendered images (plus never-before-published sketches, models, and works-in-progress) from dozens of beloved games—everything from old school favorites like Tomb Raider and Sonic the Hedgehog to contemporary hits like Beautiful Katamari, Call of Duty, Half-Life 2, Kane & Lynch, and more. Along the way, readers will discover the history of video game art and an exciting glimpse of its future. Full of exclusive interviews and images, The Art of the Video Game is a must-have gift for gamers of all ages.

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The Art of Eve [Hardcover]

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"A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of one of the most intriguing universes ever developed for online play. Lavish, full color art as well as never-before-seen preliminary visuals combine with in-depth interviews to show the entire process of creating the Eve MMO."

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Assassins Creed Art Book Limited Edition (Prima Official Game Guides) [Hardcover]

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Making-of art book: Beautiful artwork and renders reveal the dawning of Altaïr. Interviews: Revealing interviews with Jade Raymond and key members of every team. Lithograph: A high-quality lithograph of a stunning rendered scene. High-quality Packaging: Hadcover package with stunning artwork from the team on the cover. Clean box art: Prima's one-sheet will fall away when the shrinkwrap is removed, leaving pristine art, unmarred by logos, barcodes, or taglines.

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Art of Darkwatch [Hardcover]

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The Art of Darkwatch showcases the concept art that went into creating the video game, Darkwatch. It demonstrates the process and development of the concepts, as well as the evolution of the game itself. Steal a glimpse into the true talent, perseverance, and collaborative spirit of the concept artists that contributed to developing Darkwatch.

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Dofus Artbook-Session 1 [Hardcover]

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Discover the fabulous world of DOFUS in a book! DOFUS Artbook Session 1 reveals many deep secrets from Amakna's past as well as exclusive sketches and preparatory artwork for the main characters in the game, a rich overview of the principal regions in Amakna and an introduction to the monsters and many weapons and other items you will come across in the World of Twelve. As a bonus, you will find a gallery of original artworks made by the graphic designers of DOFUS and other great artists. The first in the Artbook series emphasises the artistic aspect of game design, and will delight fans interested in everything from the search for character designs to the making of 3D images.

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Deco Devolution: The Art of BioShock 2 [Hardcover]

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This massive, official hardcover art book was only available for a short time with the release of BioShock 2, and is quite sought-after now. Containing 168 pages of gorgeous, full-color artwork from the game, fans will be delighted to find stunning concept paintings, detailed character and weapon designs, storyboards, a gallery of posters, and much more in this exhaustive volume. Accompanying the images are insights from the artists and developers themselves as they explain some of the lore behind the characters and what went into bringing this unique world to life. This is a must-have book for any fan of the games or of art deco art in general.

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The Art of Midway: Before Pixels and Polygons [Paperback]

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This diverse collection of concept art highlights the most recently released video games of Midway Games, including the rich mysterious worlds of Mortal Kombat, the science fiction of Area 51 and Psi-Ops, the high fantasy of Gauntlet, the eerie horror of The Suffering, as well as several new games that have not yet been announced. Of special interest to many fans will be the inclusion of art from Stranglehold, the recent project (due May 2007) from Visual Design Director Stephan Martinière. Most of the images contained within have never before been published in any form.

 

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The Art of Dead Space [Hardcover]

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The Art of Dead Space is the ultimate gallery of the Dead Space universe, with over 300 images plus sketches and concept art by acclaimed artists from breathtaking spacescapes to terrifying necromorphs, character designs to creating a religion, plus commentary from the artists. Includes art from, Dead Space, Dead Space: Extraction, Dead Space: Ignition, Dead Space 2, Dead Space 3.

 

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Art of Assassin's Creed III - Limited Edition [Hardcover]


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Assassin’s Creed steps into a brand new era. With intricately detailed environments and finely-honed and evocative historical reimaginings, this is a world into which you can immerse yourself and feel the echoes of the past come to life.

Continuing in the footsteps of this already world-renowned franchise, Assassin’s Creed III promises to be the biggest and best yet.

Special Edition Details:

DIMENSIONS: 301 x 228 mm

PAPER STOCK AND WEIGHT: 157gsm Chinese Glossy Art

BINDING: Threadsewn, separate printed ends, flatback, black head & tailbands, cased in
printed paper case over 3mm boards. (As standard edition).

DUSTJACKET: Printed 4/0 on 157gsm glossy art plus “scuff free” matt lamination and Spot UV
Varnish

SLIPCASE IMAGE: “Give me liberty or give me death” slogan / alternative image of Connor.

SLIPCASE SPECIFICATION: Gloss laminated.

LIMITED TO 500 COPIES

2 X ART PRINTS: Measuring 291 x 218mm on 285gsm fine pearl art paper, signed by The Chinh Ngo and Gilles Beloeil

 

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Art of Assassin's Creed III - Limited Edition [Hardcover]


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If I was a bigger fan of AC, I'd buy this in a heartbeat. That's a beautiful art book!!!

 

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Halo: The Great Journey - Limited Edition [Hardcover]

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This Limited Edition Luxury Art Book is slipcased and comes with four unique prints. The run is limited to 1000 numbered copies.

The hand-signed prints include:
• Eddie Smith’s Master Chief from Halo: Combat Evolved (2001)
• Sparth’s Forerunner architecture from the novel, Halo Cryptum (2011)
• Vitaliy Anikin’s corridor battle from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (2011)
• Vladimir Nenov’s ship interior from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (2011)

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Halo: The Essential Visual Guide [Hardcover]

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Explore the locations, characters, creatures, vehicles, and weapons of the bestselling video game Halo® in this all-encompassing essential guide. Halo: The Essential Visual Guide delves even deeper into the phenomenon that is Halo. Covering material from Halo, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo Wars, and the latest game, Halo: ODST, the book provides amazing images and insightful information making you feel as if you yourself are part of the game!

 

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Dragon Age: The World of Thedas Volume 1 [Hardcover]

PRICE: $25.85
RELEASE DATE: April 03, 2013
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Invitingly designed, illustrated with hundreds of pieces of lush art from the creators of the games, this is the definitive guide to BioWare's dark fantasy masterpiece! For Dragon Age newcomers, this comprehensive volume brings you up to speed on everything you need to know about the regions, religions, monsters, magic, and more! For dedicated fans, never before have the secrets of BioWare's epic fantasy been revealed so completely and so compellingly! This dramatic, accessible, beautiful tome illuminates the darkest corners of the Deep Roads to the most illusory reaches of the Fade, taking readers on a journey through one of the most fully realized fantasy universes of our time!

 

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The Art of Assassins Creed III Limited Edition (500 copies)

 

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The Art of Remember Me [Hardcover]

Release Date: May 15, 2013
Price: $39.99
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The Art of The Last of Us [Hardcover]

Release Date: July 2, 2013
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Tomb Raider: The Art of Survival [Paperback]

Release Date: March 18, 2013
Price: $31.22
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AC 3 LE artbook looks so damn hot! Too bad is highly limited.

 

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The Art of Castlevania Lords of Shadow Limited Edition (500 Copies)

 

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The Art of Wolfenstein: The New Order (Bethesda Store Exclusive)

***LIMITED TO 500 COPIES ONLY***

PRICE: $40.00
RELEASE DATE: May 14, 2014
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Bound as a beautiful hardcover, Bethesda and Machine Games offer up the secrets behind Wolfenstein: The New Order. Featuring concept art, character designs, and astonishing settings, landscapes, and technology, The Art of Wolfenstein: The New Order provides a unique look into the alternate timeline in which the game takes place.

Only 500 produced exclusively for the Bethesda Store, the Exclusive Edition contains a tip-in plate, signed and numbered by Axel Torvenius, Senior Concept Designer, and Tor Frick, Technical Art Director.

Sized 12 x 9", 184 pages

Some of the concept art collected here has not been sanitized, so we are unable to ship this item to Germany, Switzerland, or Austria.

 

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The Hero's Guides to the Elder Scrolls Online (Bethesda Store Exclusive

***LIMITED TO 10,000 COPIES ONLY***

PRICE: $100.00
RELEASE DATE: April 15, 2014
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Limited edition of 10,000 created and produced in conjunction with Dark Horse Comics, exclusively for the Bethesda Store.

272 pages of original writing and illustrations spread across three books, all collected in a heavy-duty clamshell including a miniature lithograph in a numbered portfolio.

Written by David S. J. Hodgson and featuring art by Brynn Metheney, Roberto Gomes, David Keen, and Caio Cacau.

This set consists of tomes from across Tamriel during the Second Era. Each book presents different facets of the world: A trek across the provinces by a group of Nord hunters in honor of the Sky Goddess Kyne; an Imperial catalog of weapons and armor used by the great races; and the journal of a wizard's apprentice, focusing on alchemical studies. These books were all brought together for you to experience stories from the realm as you make your own explorations across the Starry Heart.

- Kyne's Challenge: A Hunter's Companion Hardcover bestiary bound in faux-leather, with full emboss/deboss and spot foil on cover and spine. 168 gold gilded pages with a ribbon marker and 156 original illustrations by Brynn Metheney, Roberto Gomes, and David Keen.

- Gathering Force: Arms and Armor of Tamriel Soft touch fighter's guide with rounded spine, embossed cover, and silver foil on front and back cover. 56 deckled pages with a ribbon marker and 96 original illustrations by Caio Cacau.

- Agents and Reagents: The Bounty of Mundus Envelope-wrapped alchemical notebook with cord closure and embossed cover. 48 deckled pages with 47 original illustrations by Brynn Metheney.

 

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THE ART OF NAUGHTY DOG: CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF GAMES

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Back in 1984 Andrew Gavin and Jason Rubin formed a company called JAM (Jason and Andy Magic) Software. Five years later, after finding new publishing support, the game development company with the very 80s name incorporated as Naughty Dog, Inc. Fast forward to 2014, tally up over seventy million games sold globally, and we’re now celebrating thirty years of making awesome games.

One of the hallmarks of Naughty Dog always has been our top-notch artistic quality and talent. We’re paying tribute to that this year as we’re teaming up with Dark Horse Comics to release The Art of Naughty Dog.

The Art of Naughty Dog will be available later this year. It will span the history of Naughty Dog and feature hand-picked and never before released artwork depicting our past, present, and future. Being around for thirty years has bestowed upon us all kinds of incredible art from our amazing fans. Select fan art will be a chapter of the book as well. To mark the occasion properly we’re having a book launch event later in the year. We’ll have more details once the pages and the plans are ready.

We’ll have other celebratory merchandise available and we have some very special events planned over the next few months. We’re currently at PAX East with the rest of our PlayStation Family and there are hints at what’s coming for our anniversary in our activities there. Also, if you didn’t hear the news, it was recently announced that we are participating in Operation Supply Drop’s 8-Bit Salute. We encourage you to check out Team Naughty Dog’s fundraising page today.

This kicks off several anniversary announcements happening over the coming months. Turning thirty is going to be a fun year for us all. Get ready to celebrate with us!

Courtesy: Dark Horse Comics