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This sci-fi racing game's portal effects are blowing people's minds

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (207+ words) Cars on Mars is the work of a sole indie developer. Cars on Mars has a title that sounds as utilitarian as Snakes on a Plane. In case you had any doubt, the game involves driving cars, and it's set…...

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Ryan Gosling just recreated the La La Land poster with an alien and I’m obsessed

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (287+ words) Ryan Gosling just recreated the La La Land poster with an alien and I'm obsessed'Creative Bloq You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Want to add more newsletters? Five times a week State of the Art Throughout the…...

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creativebloq.com > entertainment > gaming > star-wars-dark-forces-remaster-ps5-review-surprisingly-fast-and-authentic

Loose controls, fast blasters – this Star Wars shooter keeps its ‘90s soul

6+ day, 13+ hour ago  (219+ words) Publisher Atari / Limited Run Format PS5 (Reviewed), Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, PS4, Switch Release date 28 February 2024 (digital), Physical release Crucially, for good and bad, this remaster doesn't try to modernise that feel into something it's not. The shooting is…...

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How an Apex Legends artist went from traditional painting to video games

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (756+ words) Jude Smith reminisces on his growth as a games concept artist. Jude Smith is a senior concept artist at Respawn Entertainment. He began his career at Kabam in Vancouver, worked for Blackbird Interactive as a concept designer for Hardspace Shipbreaker,…...

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ILM art director shares his concept art tips

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (451+ words) Jason Horley on the importance of studying visual language. State of the Art We recently spoke with supervising art director Jason Horley to learn about Industrial Light & Magic's concept art culture, and how the studio's art department has picture the…...

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The best Lego Mario sets to celebrate Mar10 Day!

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (142+ words) Save up to 35% on popular builds. State of the Art It's officially Mario Day! And what better way to celebrate than with a Lego set? I've found some great deals with up to 35% off popular sets in the UK, with…...

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From Star Wars to Superman, how ILM shapes our favourite movies

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (1346+ words) Supervising art director Jason Horley reveals all about the ILM's concept art culture. State of the Art The dynamic between visual development, visual effects production and the shaping of creative choices underpins the flow of work across departments at Industrial…...

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creativebloq.com > design > poster-design > disneys-new-marvel-poster-mashups-are-hilariously-unexpected

Disney's new Marvel poster mashups are hilariously unexpected

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (267+ words) And for some reason, they work. A series of cheeky mash-up posters has been spotted around Disneyland, combining Marvel classics with an unexpected pairing " the beloved Cars universe. Featuring parodies such as 'Guardians of the Gas Station' and 'Iron Van…...

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Doctor Who, Alien and Star Wars concept artist reveals his secrets

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1534+ words) The film, TV and video game concept artist discusses his career path and creative process. Having been a concept designer since the early 2000s, Matthew Savage has established himself as a leading practitioner in his discipline. We caught up with him…...

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creativebloq.com > design > branding > why-legos-smart-bricks-are-a-thoughtful-evolution-for-the-brand

Why Lego's Smart Bricks are actually a genius move

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (714+ words) Progress doesn't have to mean complete reinvention. I always thought that a digital experience like Minecraft would have been the logical extension of Lego into the digital space. Lego is a tangible experience and often the truth is in front…...