Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers

Delve into the world of video game box art with the artists responsible for some of gaming’s most iconic images ever created. Hear about the creation process, discover easter eggs hidden in plain sight, see alternate cover art options, and learn how the gaming industry evolved from infancy until now. Welcome to Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers.

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Documentary
Created By

Rob McCallum

First Aired on

Apr 15, 2019

1 seaons till Jun 04, 2019

Popularity: 3.5473
2 votes
Networks
Production

Pyre Productions USA

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: VGBA: Episode 8

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 8 episodes

Season 1

Aired

8 Episodes
  • Episode 1VGBA: Episode 120 min

    In this episode, 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 2VGBA: Episode 220 min

    In this episode, join Micheal Mendheim and Roger Loveless as they dissect their art for Fester's Quest, Sky Kid, S.C.A.T., and more!

  • Episode 3VGBA: Episode 320 min

    In this episode, 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 4VGBA: Episode 420 min

    In this episode, 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 5VGBA: Episode 520 min

    In this episode, 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.

Crew & Team

Nichole Ghougasian

Producer

Dan Maresca

Producer

Tim Lapetino

Producer

Patrick Scott Patterson

Producer

Douglas Haughaboo

Producer

Sara Ventura

Producer

Rob McCallum

Executive Producer

Justin Schoenrock

Executive Producer

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