Affiliate Link – The Art of Video Games: From Pac-Man to Mass Effect
The Art of Video Games*, subtitled “From Pac-Man to Mass Effect,” was a book I just had to order after taking a few moments to scan through the page samples. Assembled from the work sunk into a museum exhibition, the 216-page book is packed with interviews and art that’s sure to keep me happy once the book arrives. I’ll have to post about this one once I’ve read it.
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.
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