The Art of Video Games book review. Classic Game Room reviews THE ART OF VIDEO GAMES: FROM PAC-MAN TO MASS EFFECT from Chris Melissinos and Patrick O’Rourke published by Welcome Books in 2012. Roger Ebert says video games can never be art, this book shows quite the opposite and cites examples and captures developer interviews to prove its point. As video games are embraced as a new emerging art form the Smithsonian American Art Museum holds an exhibit called The Art of Video Games exhibit. This book is written by Smithsonian curator Chris Melisinos and features examples of art in video games from the past 40 years. Marvel at the art and creative work that went into games like Combat, Space Invaders and Pitfall on the Atari 2600. Chris then compares the early examples to ’80s 8-bit classics such as The Legend of Zelda and 16-bit masterpieces like Phantasy Star IV. Modern releases like Bioshock, Minecraft and Mass Effect 2 complete the picture as developers earn bigger budgets and more advanced tools to complete their visions… but does it make better art? This hard cover book is a great addition to any gaming collection and makes a nice coffee table showpieces as well. Printed on glossy, high quality paper with great pictures and interviews you’ll dig The Art of Video Games the most.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
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I have to get that book at some point. It seems to be a great coffee table book. Btw. I have a little collection of art books myself and make some reviews for art books from time to time. I have yet to do some videos though. Thank you so much
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1:25 and 1:26 xD
I like art, and I’m wondering if you want to check out my channel? Thanks
that’s actually what he says lol
gonna have to get this just for einhander
Sweet!
gotta have that book
“Attack of the Mutant Camels”, alright, I can die happy now.
Fallout 3 <3 !
You can buy this book in amazon
WHERE CAN I BUY THIS!!! PLEASE REPLY ANYONE!!
He does blink.
0:38
Where can I buy the book?
hes a robot O.o listen to him talk
So that’s what he looks like.
O-M-G THATS AWESOME!
Can’t go wrong with the Pacman ghost? Pacman on Atari 2600…. yeah I said it
I can read… books…
with pictures…
h,t,t,p,:,/,/,w,w,w,.,y,o,utube.com/wat,ch?v=_Or,dYhRsytg i recently found a reviewer needing views so i thought i would post a link if you want to watch just remove,
Rolling Thunder rules! If ever there was a game that could made into a movie and actually be good (but they’d have to use a different title since there’s already a movie called ‘Rolling Thunder’). From a graphic design standpoint, I’d say they were spot-on with the cover art since the idea was to conjure nostalgia.
Roger “Eggman” Ebert is just another hoity-toity old coot in a suit with a turkey neck.
WOW
bioshock is defiantly the most visually appealing game ever made.
I just tried to have a staring contest with Mark.
I lost.
okami <3
love this channel i really do . please come and check out sum of the videos on my channel aswell- thank you
I have to get that book at some point. It seems to be a great coffee table book. Btw. I have a little collection of art books myself and make some reviews for art books from time to time. I have yet to do some videos though. Thank you so much
Feel free to visit my site: videogameartbooks[dot]com
1:25 and 1:26 xD
I like art, and I’m wondering if you want to check out my channel? Thanks
that’s actually what he says lol
gonna have to get this just for einhander
Sweet!
gotta have that book
“Attack of the Mutant Camels”, alright, I can die happy now.
Fallout 3 <3 !
You can buy this book in amazon
WHERE CAN I BUY THIS!!! PLEASE REPLY ANYONE!!
He does blink.
0:38
Where can I buy the book?
hes a robot O.o listen to him talk
So that’s what he looks like.
O-M-G THATS AWESOME!
Can’t go wrong with the Pacman ghost? Pacman on Atari 2600…. yeah I said it
I can read… books…
with pictures…
h,t,t,p,:,/,/,w,w,w,.,y,o,utube.com/wat,ch?v=_Or,dYhRsytg i recently found a reviewer needing views so i thought i would post a link if you want to watch just remove,
Rolling Thunder rules! If ever there was a game that could made into a movie and actually be good (but they’d have to use a different title since there’s already a movie called ‘Rolling Thunder’). From a graphic design standpoint, I’d say they were spot-on with the cover art since the idea was to conjure nostalgia.
Roger “Eggman” Ebert is just another hoity-toity old coot in a suit with a turkey neck.
WOW
bioshock is defiantly the most visually appealing game ever made.
I just tried to have a staring contest with Mark.
I lost.
okami <3
love this channel i really do . please come and check out sum of the videos on my channel aswell- thank you