Tag Archives: art

Darryn Bonthuys

And here’s your official GTA V cover art

April 2, 2013 at 3:27 pm | 18 Comments

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! Here’s the official cover art to GTA V, which releases September 17. Ok, back to work, all of you. It’ll probably get a second cover for the inevitable Collector’s Edition anyway.


Geoffrey Tim

Can you name these video game locations?

February 26, 2013 at 1:30 pm | 7 Comments

Dutch artist Tim Hijlkema, the guy responsible for that video game planets animation has done it again, this time cramming 26 distinct video game locations within a 4 minute video. Watch it – and see if you can name them all. I was especially tickled by the second one – and would likely stab people in the face for a good sequel to one of my favourite PS2 games.


Darryn Bonthuys

The beautiful concept art of Destiny

February 18, 2013 at 9:45 am | 18 Comments

You saw them as picturised additions to the main article, but a mere 730 pixels of width doesn’t do the wonderful artwork of Destiny any justice. This is a game driven by the artistic vision of the studio, so here are some larger images with which to feast your peepers on.


Darryn Bonthuys

Destiny – Bungie’s brave new world finally revealed

February 17, 2013 at 8:00 pm | 16 Comments

If there is one thing that the gaming industry does well, it’s crafting out adventures with elements inspired from other games. Without Batman: Arkham Asylum we wouldn’t have a gritty successor such as Sleeping Dogs, or if Gran Turismo had never popped up, hyper realistic racing games would still be a pipe dream to enthusiasts. Over a decade ago, Bungie got the ball rolling with their console shooter Halo. It set a new benchmark back then for a genre largely seen as the domain of PC gamers. Years later and with a successful franchise behind them, Bungie is looking to recapture that spark of a new and exciting universe. A universe that they've named...Destiny.


Darryn Bonthuys

The amazing video game art of Syrian Games – No, really

February 12, 2013 at 3:00 pm | 26 Comments

Creating a cover for your upcoming video game isn’t as easy as it looks. Unless it utilises the chin down, eyes up approach (Best for job interviews). And then you get the video game covers of software pirates. You’ve seen them before, at flea markets and at the robots. Hastily printed covers, sometimes the wrong one, in washed colours and cheap paper. And then you get the video game pirate covers of Syrian Games, which takes terribad to a new level.


Darryn Bonthuys

And now for some incredible Dragon Age art

February 11, 2013 at 3:30 pm | 1 Comment

You thought Friday had some kickass art? Actually, yes, yes it did. SO how about some more then, from that other EA franchise, Dragon Age? Once again, the CGHub via Kotaku has revealed some stunning pieces of arts, as the pros from that industry have come together to put their own stamp on that more medieval world.


Darryn Bonthuys

These amazing Mass Effect characters aren’t official

February 8, 2013 at 6:00 pm | 18 Comments

We all know that a fourth Mass Effect game is on the way, although it’s not going to be Mass Effect 4. Our money is on it being a prequel. Because rule of three, gaming industry. With a new game comes new characters, worlds and vehicles. What will they look like? Who knows, but if Bioware wants to design the future with some real talent, they’re going to need to take a gander at the portfolio of these amazing artists.


Darryn Bonthuys

The Bioshock Infinite box art is for frat boys and the uninformed

December 10, 2012 at 9:45 am | 17 Comments

 

Look at that Bioshock Infinite cover art! Eyes down, gun up! Explosions! Shrapnel! Pookie, let’s tear this mother-lover down! While Bioshock Infinite may be delayed by a month right now, the game is still hotter than my fresh toast right now. Sure, it may have some generic cover art slapped on top of it, but according to Irrational Game’s Ken Levine, there’s a pretty good reason for that.


Darryn Bonthuys

Story and art leaks reveal the scope of Bungie’s Destiny

November 28, 2012 at 3:00 pm | 9 Comments

    

There hasn’t been too much information revealed on the next big project from Bungie, besides the fact that their game would mirror gameplay elements from their previous hit franchise, Halo. But now, that’s all changing, as leaked art and notes reveals not only the look of the game, but also the backstory as well. And hot diggety, it sounds like something that not enough games have these days…fun.


Darryn Bonthuys

Take a first look at Frank Quietly’s designs for The Jupiter Children

November 15, 2012 at 4:24 pm | 16 Comments

 

On one hand, you’ve got a writer who lives in the realm of widescreen action and excitement, in the form of Mark Millar. On hand two, you’ve got one of the finest artists of this generation, with intricate and subtle designs in his art, in the shape of Frank Quietly. Put the two of them together, and you’ve got one intriguing idea for a new comic book series that explores two generations of heroes at massive odds with one another, called The Jupiter Children.


Darryn Bonthuys

What happens when you microwave a Nintendo 3DS XL?

August 27, 2012 at 1:00 pm | 11 Comments

Since the dawn of mankind, we’ve all wondered. We’ve pondered, spent billions on the research and have fought wars over one single question, seeking an answer that would define our species: What happens when you put a Nintendo 3DS XL into a microwave. And more improtantly, how much would you get for that sucker if you decided to auction the melted mess?


Darryn Bonthuys

Let the hunt continue, in these new Crysis 3 screenshots!

May 18, 2012 at 1:00 pm | 10 Comments

It’s no secret how as to how much I love the Crysis Franchise. The first game was responsible for me blowing up my computer in a doomed overclocing attempt, so that I could run it, while the sequel, mercifully, appeared on consoles as well.

Visually, I’m of the belief that Crysis 2 set new benchmarks in the industry. It’s a stunning game, fun to play and simply ahead of the competition, in terms of style and content. So you can imagine, how ridiculously giddy I was, to hear of Crysis 3.

While I’m not expecting any massive leaps forward with the current technology, the game still looks like some damn good fun, as it builds on the work of the previous games. Don’t believe me?

Then check out these new screenshots.


Darryn Bonthuys

The Assassin’s Creed that almost was

May 3, 2012 at 2:00 pm | 2 Comments

 

Believe it or not, but it’s been eight years already, since Assassin’s Creed was first pitched. And much like any experimental concept at the time, there was plenty of art to go with it. But the Assassin’s Creed of then, compared to the Assassin’s Creed of now, was a very different idea entirely, from the finished tech demo product.

Ubisoft has recently released a score of images showing the genesis of this franchise, which they stuck to fortunately, despite a disappointing debut, that blossomed into an incredible sequel, expansion games and other media.


Darryn Bonthuys

The amazing art of Assassin’s Creed

March 20, 2012 at 3:30 pm | 1 Comment

Despite what certain over the hill film critics have to say about the medium, video games are indeed art. After all, if you have hundreds of artists slaving away for a few years, how could the end product not be classified as such?

Of course, before a game can even start being developed, the people behind it need an idea of what exactly it is that they’re going to be digitally crafting, and that’s where concept art comes in.

Some of it can be amazing though, as it fully paints and sets a theme for the game to follow, resulting in some spectacular pieces of creativity.

One such franchise is Assassin’s Creed, which over the years has evolved into a series that spans major moments in history, reflected here in its art.


Darryn Bonthuys

It’s official – We’re going to start a revolution in Assassin’s Creed 3

March 2, 2012 at 10:00 am | 12 Comments

That image that we showed yesterday of the rumoured new historical protagonist for Assassin’s Creed 3? It’s no longer a rumour it seems, as Ubisoft have released the official box art for their next animus-hopping adventure.

Get ready to take a tomahawk to the face after the jump.

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