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Grand Theft Auto VI and the Evolution of Architecture in the Gaming Industry

Modern video games have evolved magnanimously in terms of graphics and design details. Significant attention is being put into the architecture of these high-tech video games to provide a realistic and immersive experience to the players. Video games are location specific, and it goes without saying that a lot of manpower and architectural input is […]

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The Design Evolution of Angry Birds: From Slingshot Sensation to Animated Universe

Who would’ve known that a game about birds who can’t fly being slingshotted towards green pigs would become such a sensation? We all had that phase of the Angry Birds crazy. I personally believe that a huge appeal of the mobile game was the ideation and design of it all. God bless those rounded birds

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Pixels Beyond Screens: The Evolution of Pixel Art from Gaming to Contemporary Artworks.

As non-artists, when we first hear the phrase “Pixel Art”, our mind quickly goes towards a Roblox-esque digital art drawn on Drawing tablets by techno genius artists. At least that is what I imagined it to be till I came across a very peculiar reel on my Instagram earlier this month that showcased pixel art

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The Master’s Pupil: A Hand Painted Video Game Through the Eyes of Claude Monet

Set in the artworks of Claude Monet, this Handpainted Video Game Took 7 years to be created by artist Pat Naoum. In an age dominated by rapidly advancing technology and instant gratification, a testament to the power of dedication and craftsmanship has emerged in the form of “The Master’s Pupil.” This captivating hand-painted puzzle adventure

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Art Reveals Design for Donald Glover’s Prowler Cameo

Comics artist and character designer Kris Anka has shared design artwork for Donald Glover’s cameo as the Prowler in the upcoming film “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” Anka took to Twitter to showcase his initial designs for the character, stating that he drew inspiration from racing suits and riot gear to create a real-life interpretation of

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Gaming & Animation is a great choice for those with a passion for Gaming and Animation

Aditya Sisodia According to Nikhil Halli founder director of Arena Animation F C Road, Campus in PuneThe Animation, VFX & Gaming industry in India is poised for exponential growth, with a current worth of approximately $2.8 billion. India, as the most populous country in the world with 1.429 billion people, possesses a unique advantage with

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Are Video Games A Means Of Artistic Expression?

Smriti Malhotra Video games have emerged as a rich medium of artistic expression, allowing its developers to convey complex situations, explore profound narratives and themes and create immersive experiences for its players. There is a great interplay of visual arts, musical experiences, storytelling, mythological setups, and interactivity within the player and games. The history

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India In Western Video Games: Either a Mysterious Land or a Trashy Slum.

Vaishnavi Srivastava What makes a typical South Asian or Middle Eastern portrayal in media from a white man’s point of view? How about Sitar music, while we’re at it add in a couple of spears for weapons, throw in a couple of elephant tusks, oh! And the turbans! never forget the turbans. This predominance and

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Using Video Games to Visualize the Impact of Water-Based Economies

Abhishek Kumar Pranay Dutta is a visual artist who divides his time between Delhi and Calcutta. He specialises in taking pieces from everyday life and rearranging them so that they resemble dystopian mindscapes in black-and-white pictures. With the help of his video installations, he creates a sombre, dramatic story in which the trickling water serves

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