Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers
"Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers" is the only definitive collection of in-depth interviews featuring illustrators and artists of the video game industry in a time before, during and after the digital age. Watch and listen how artists discuss their career, recant the challenges of well-known pieces, dissect the covers and point out hidden Easter eggs that no one has ever known before. From pre-Atari age through Nintendo, Sega Genesis and even commentary on current industry cover art trends, Video Game Box Art leaves no stone unturned. Game on.
- 2019-2019
- 1 season
- Documentary
"Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers" is the only definitive collection of in-depth interviews featuring illustrators and artists of the video game industry in a time before, during and after the digital age. Watch and listen how artists discuss their career, recant the challenges of well-known pieces, dissect the covers and point out hidden Easter eggs that no one has ever known before. From pre-Atari age through Nintendo, Sega Genesis and even commentary on current industry cover art trends, Video Game Box Art leaves no stone unturned. Game on.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2019
Episode 1
Episode 1
Tue, Jul 30, 2019
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 2
Tue, Jul 30, 2019
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 3
Tue, Jul 30, 2019
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 4
Tue, Jul 30, 2019 23 mins
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 5
Tue, Jul 30, 2019
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 6
Tue, Jul 30, 2019 20 mins
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."
Episode 7
Episode 7
Tue, Jul 30, 2019 21 mins
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.
Episode 8
Episode 8
Tue, Jul 30, 2019
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.