Forging Worlds: Stories Behind the Art of Blizzard Entertainment
Forging Worlds: Stories Behind the Art of Blizzard Entertainment

Author: Micky Neilson

Publisher:

Published: 2021-11-02

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9781950366569

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To celebrate Blizzard's 30th anniversary, a gorgeous retrospective on artistry at Blizzard and the impact the studio has left emblazoned on gaming history. For thirty years, Blizzard has been pushing boundaries and breaking expectations of what it means to draw for video games. Get a glimpse behind the curtain at how art has evolved at Blizzard and meet some of the artists who've shaped Blizzard's style and range to what it is today. Discover how art cross-pollinated amongst game teams and how grassroots movements from fans inspired some of Blizzard's most iconic artwork. With insights from more than fifty artists, animators, designers, and storytellers, this sweeping compendium is fans' ultimate keys to the kingdom of three decades in Blizzard artistry. Dig into the technical side of Blizzard polish--how light bounces around optimistic Overwatch scenes but seeps through the cracks in Diablo. Explore the development history behind your favorite games, including how Blizzard's fallen games helped produce some of the studio's most iconic heroes. Pore over never before seen images of the worldbuilding process, how levels and landscapes were born from post-it doodles and whiteboard sketches.

The Art of Blizzard Entertainment
The Art of Blizzard Entertainment

Author: Nick Carpenter

Publisher:

Published: 2013-07-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781608871384

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Blizzard Entertainment changed gaming forever. From its humble beginnings as a three-person console-game development studio in 1991 to the creation of the blockbuster Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® series, Blizzard has crafted stunning worlds of science fiction and fantasy for more than two decades. An epic volume of visuals and behind-the-scenes insights, The Art of Blizzard Entertainment celebrates the genesis. This collection showcases nearly 700 pieces of concept art, paintings, and sketches accompanied by commentary from the Blizzard game development teams, including Nick Carpenter, Samwise Didier, and Chris Metzen. All three were essential in shaping Blizzard’s game universes over the years, and along with a team of international artists, revolutionized gameplay and storytelling. Artists such as Roman Kenny, Peter Lee, Bill Petras, Glenn Rane, and Wei Wang helped develop and expand Blizzard’s unique vision, and their contributions are featured here along with work by Brom, who offers a foreword to the collection. Millions of people around the globe play Blizzard games every day—The Art of Blizzard Entertainment is an opportunity to explore the core of what makes the experience so transporting. This deluxe edition is bound in saifu cloth and accompanied by a portfolio of collector art prints, all housed in a finely crafted double-slot slipcase with foil stamping. Each deluxe edition also includes a card of authenticity hand-signed by Brom, Samwise Didier, and Wei Wang. The Art of Blizzard © 2012 and All rights reserved. Blizzard Entertainment, World of Warcraft, Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, and Blizzard are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Cinematic Art of StarCraft
Cinematic Art of StarCraft

Author: Robert Brooks

Publisher: Satrcraft: Cinimatic Art of

Published: 2018-09-15

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9781945683213

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For more than two decades, players have led the zerg, protoss, and terrans into battle for galactic dominance in StarCraft, StarCraft II, and multiple campaign expansions. The Cinematic Art of StarCraft offers a detailed view into the history and philosophy of Blizzard's revolutionary cinematics team. Focusing on the craft and storytelling of cinematics and filled with anecdotes from the creators, The Cinematic Art of StarCraft gives fans a unique peek into the cinematics that have wowed millions of fans across the Koprulu sector.

The Art of Overwatch
The Art of Overwatch

Author: Blizzard

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics

Published: 2017-10-24

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1506703674

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Overwatch has taken the world by storm, boasting millions of players and gaining critical acclaim. Now, in this beautiful hardcover, Blizzard Entertainment reveals the creative process behind one of the most popular FPS games of all time! Filled with never-before-seen art as well as commentary provided by the game’s development team, this book is sure to please any Overwatch fan. · Never-before-seen artwork! · Essential companion to the international best-selling game Overwatch! · Introduction and commentary provided by the game’s development team! · Overwatch is a global phenomenon with 30 million players! · Produced in close partnership with Blizzard Entertainment! · Behind-the-scenes look at your favorite characters! · Overwatch creation revealed!

The Art of Blizzard Entertainment
The Art of Blizzard Entertainment

Author: Nick Carpenter

Publisher: Insight Editions

Published: 2013-02-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781608870271

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Over the past two decades, Blizzard Entertainment has had a tremendous impact on the world of games and global pop culture. From its humble beginnings as a three-person console-game development studio in 1991 to the creation of the blockbuster Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® series, Blizzard has a history of crafting stunning worlds of science fiction and fantasy. The company’s distinctive gameplay and storytelling styles have captivated an international audience numbering in the tens of millions whose passion cannot be quelled. Twenty years after Blizzard opened its doors, the company’s World of Warcraft® boasts the title of the world’s most popular subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game, and the studio is widely recognized as one of the leaders in creatively driven game development. An epic volume of art and behind-the-scenes insights, The Art of Blizzard® celebrates the studio’s genesis by examining the creative forces behind these games and showcasing their artistry through more than 700 pieces of concept art, paintings, and sketches. Commentary on the art is provided by Blizzard Entertainment’s own Nick Carpenter, Sam Didier, and Chris Metzen, who’ve each played important roles in shaping Blizzard’s game universes over the years.

Sports Superstitions
Sports Superstitions

Author: Saddleback Educational Publishing

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing

Published: 2020-01-17

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 1680217445

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Series Name: Space 8 Playing a sport requires training and skill. But many believe winning also involves luck. Athletes often have good luck charms or pregame rituals. Coaches and fans do too. From college and professional leagues to the Olympics, superstitions are everywhere in the world of sports. But do these interesting items and peculiar practices actually help teams win? Space 8, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an infinity of facts. This series is full of high-interest topics that grab readers from the first page. Each book features stories about fascinating people and places and engages readers with compelling information; full-color photographs and illustrations; and detailed graphic elements including charts, tables, and infographics. Readers will find these books both captivating and inspiring.

The Cinematic Art of World of Warcraft
The Cinematic Art of World of Warcraft

Author: Greg Solano

Publisher:

Published: 2019-10-15

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9781945683671

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With never-before-seen concept art and accounts of the creative and technical process, this is the definitive visual gallery of how countless artists brought the world of Azeroth to life in incredible detail and motion.

The Art of Hearthstone
The Art of Hearthstone

Author: Brooks Roberts

Publisher:

Published: 2018-10-30

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9781945683053

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The Art of Hearthstone offers an in-depth glimpse into the creativity that made the wildly popular collectible card game into a global phenomenon. From the unseen concepts built early in Hearthstone's development to the hundreds of beautiful fantasy illustrations that have captured players' imaginations, this volume will show readers the art of the game in breathtaking detail. The book also tells the story of how Hearthstone came to be, growing from a small-team project to the worldwide success that it is today with more than 50 million players.

The Art of Diablo
The Art of Diablo

Author: Micky Neilson

Publisher:

Published: 2024-07-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781956916287

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In Sanctuary, a new age of terror is unleashed...Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo(R) franchise was growing with a monstrous new slate: Diablo II: Resurrected, Diablo: Immortal, as well as the blood-chilling Diablo IV. With the success of the first three acclaimed Diablo dungeon-crawlers under their belt, artists had to innovate horror in unexpected ways for these next installments, from twisted monster ecologies to stomach-churning special effects, environments that looked real, yet hummed with ancient evil. Join the artists from each Diablo(R) title in conversation as they discuss the crafting of the games' stunning key art, uncanny creatures, and masterfully executed effects and environments that give the universe its iconic aesthetic. With over 500 pieces of concept art from Diablo Immortal, Diablo II: Resurrected and Diablo IV, this incomparable volume showcases the next collection of choice artwork developed to frighten and delight horror fans everywhere.