Graphic design and visual creativity in videogamesTumblr (3.0; @gameandgraphics)http://gameandgraphics.com/<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IxDXiQL9i-Q?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Japanese TV ad for </strong><strong>Super Mario Bros. 3 </strong></p> <p>30 seconds of animation using the usual style for the old Mario official artworks.</p>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/17950514141http://gameandgraphics.com/post/17950514141Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:27:38 +0100marioadvertisingtvJapananimationIllustrationNESfamicomgamingretrogaming<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzdn7l5Vrh1qzj5ggo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzdn7l5Vrh1qzj5ggo2_400.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzdn7l5Vrh1qzj5ggo3_400.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzdn7l5Vrh1qzj5ggo4_400.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzdn7l5Vrh1qzj5ggo5_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Retrogaming graphics: Challenger</strong><span class="s1"> (</span>チャレンジャー) <br/><em>Hudson Soft for Nintendo Famicom, 1985.<br/></em><em>Japanese flyer, screens & art from the manual.</em></p> <p>Not one of the most known <strong>Famicom </strong>titles in the west, <strong>Challenger</strong> is a pretty popular game in Japan. If you want to discover more about this good 8-bit title please take a look at the links below. As a graphic curiosity note that the look of the big boss is clearly based in <strong>Darth Vader,</strong> and the princess waiting to be rescued is a japanized version of<strong> Leia - </strong>this time saved by an <strong>Indiana Jones</strong>-inspired hero.</p> <p><em>[ Watch some <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwfI2tPO334" target="_blank">gameplay here</a> / <a href="http://www.videogameden.com/fc.htm?cha" target="_blank">More info about this game</a> ]</em></p>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/17602252680http://gameandgraphics.com/post/17602252680Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:20:00 +0100Hudsonchallengerfamicomgamingnintendoretrogamingstar warsflyeradvertisingdesign<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz6k38KTkW1qzj5ggo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Sam & Max Hit the Road</strong> cover art <em>(LucasArts for DOS, 1993).</em></p>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/17370820871http://gameandgraphics.com/post/17370820871Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:57:29 +0100lucasartsPCartillustrationgamingboxart<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz4ghkLtpa1qzj5ggo6_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz4ghkLtpa1qzj5ggo7_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz4ghkLtpa1qzj5ggo8_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz4ghkLtpa1qzj5ggo4_r1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz4ghkLtpa1qzj5ggo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz4ghkLtpa1qzj5ggo3_r1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz4ghkLtpa1qzj5ggo2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Game & Watch</strong> original designs</p> <p><em>Octopus (OC-22), 1981.<br/>Parachute (PR-21), 1981.<br/>Turtle Bridge (TL-28), 1982.<br/>Fire (RC-04), 1980.<br/></em><em><em>Ball (AC-01), 1980.<br/></em></em><em><em><em>Chef (FP-24), 1981.<br/><em><em><em>Flagman (FL-02), 1980.</em></em></em> </em></em></em></p>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/17314305579http://gameandgraphics.com/post/17314305579Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:02:48 +0100game and watchdesignnintendoretrogaminggaming<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz0tipwWzf1qzj5ggo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz0tipwWzf1qzj5ggo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz0tipwWzf1qzj5ggo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz0tipwWzf1qzj5ggo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz0tipwWzf1qzj5ggo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz0tipwWzf1qzj5ggo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz0tipwWzf1qzj5ggo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><span> </span></p> <div class="post_content" id="post_content_16461106864"> <div class="caption"> <p><strong>Retrographics:</strong> Japanese <strong>Namco</strong> classic flyers.</p> <p><span><a href="http://flyers.arcade-museum.com/" target="_blank">source</a></span></p> <div></div> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/17213474830http://gameandgraphics.com/post/17213474830Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:45:46 +0100Namcopac-mandig dugmappydruagaFlyerdesigngamingadvertisingretrogamingillustration<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZNgtIrSHack?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: THE LOST ORACLE</strong></p> <p>Amazing animation and illustrations in this trailer for a fake <strong>Windwaker</strong> sequel, by <a href="http://www.joelfurtado.com/" target="_blank">Joel Furtado</a>.</p> <p>[ <a href="http://kotaku.com/5880385/fan-makes-trailer-for-wind-waker-sequel-my-socks-have-been-blown-into-2017" target="_blank">source</a> ]</p>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16771663743http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16771663743Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:43:00 +0100zeldaWindwakernintendovideogaminganimation<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lycw7o7OGu1qzj5ggo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>“Golden 3D Power”</strong>, by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/daruma_studio" target="_blank">Daruma Studio</a>.</p> <p><em>Zelda 3DS Special Edition</em></p>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16462823785http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16462823785Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:32:05 +0100zelda3DStriforcenintendogaming<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lycqr22B2k1qzj5ggo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lycqr22B2k1qzj5ggo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lycqr22B2k1qzj5ggo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lycqr22B2k1qzj5ggo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lycqr22B2k1qzj5ggo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lycqr22B2k1qzj5ggo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lycqr22B2k1qzj5ggo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lycqr22B2k1qzj5ggo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Retrographics:</strong> Japanese <strong>Nintendo</strong> classic flyers.</p> <p><a href="http://flyers.arcade-museum.com/" target="_blank">source</a></p>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16461106864http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16461106864Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:13:49 +0100nintendoflyerretrogamingdonkey konggamingdesign<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyaxqh6Clc1qzj5ggo1_500.gif"/><br/><br/><p><strong>“Light World vs. Dark World”</strong>, a <strong>Zelda: A Link to the Past</strong> gif.</p> <p>By <a href="http://www.daruma.cat" target="_blank">Daruma Studio</a> for <a href="http://www.gameandgraphics.com" target="_blank">Game & Graphics</a></p>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16411727901http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16411727901Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:49:37 +0100ZeldaSuper Nintendogifbitmapgamingmap<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyatmff7wH1qzj5ggo1_500.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyatmff7wH1qzj5ggo4_500.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyatmff7wH1qzj5ggo2_500.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyatmff7wH1qzj5ggo3_500.gif"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Game & Watch</strong> - Multiscreen series</p> <p><em><span>Donkey Kong (</span><span>DK-52</span><span>), 1982.<br/></span><span>Donkey Kong II (</span><span>JR-55</span><span>), 1983.<br/></span><span>Green House (</span><span>GH-54</span><span>), 1982.<br/></span><span>Oil Panic (</span><span>OP-51</span><span>), 1982.</span></em></p> <p><em><span></span></em><em>[ Click one of the pics for zoom in mode! ]</em> </p> <p><span> </span></p>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16402902506http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16402902506Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:56:37 +0100game and watchdonkey kongretrogamingretrographicsgamingnintendo<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lya8qaVsgP1qzj5ggo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>“Wart defeated” </strong>by <a href="http://www.daruma.cat" target="_blank">Daruma Studio</a> for <a href="http://www.gameandgraphics.com" target="_blank">Game & Graphics</a>.</p>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16388302429http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16388302429Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:10:35 +0100wartlinkzeldabitmapgame and graphicsgaming<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lya7h437As1qzj5ggo1_500.gif"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Wart </strong>gif, from <strong>Super Mario All Stars</strong><em> (Super Nintendo, 1993)</em></p> <p><em>[ <a href="http://gameandgraphics.com/tagged/gif" target="_blank">More gaming gifs here</a> ]</em></p>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16388294664http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16388294664Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:10:27 +0100wartmariosuper nintendobitmapgifgaming<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly9arfHJLW1qzj5ggo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>“Bowser’s new Airship”</strong> by <a href="http://www.daruma.cat" target="_blank">Daruma Studio</a> for <a href="http://www.gameandgraphics.com" target="_self">Game & Graphics</a>.</p>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16349419719http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16349419719Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:55:51 +0100marioluigisuper mario bros 3nintendostar warsgame and graphicsbitmapgaming<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0s2m-1e1tc8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>HYRULECRAFT: The lands from Zelda: Ocarina of Time recreated in Minecraft.</strong></p> <p>Its not necessary to be a Minecraft player to enjoy things like this. The Castle and its garden, Kakariko Village, the Great Deku Three, the Lon Lon Ranch… everything recreated with the pixelated tridimensionality of Minecraft for your viewing pleasure and ready to be played. All the info about this magnificent work <a href="http://gengame.net/2012/01/hyrulecraft-goes-public-limited-time-sneak-peak/" target="_blank">here</a>!</p> <p><strong><br/></strong></p>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16287105116http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16287105116Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:02:26 +0100zeldaminecraftbitmapvideoocarinanintendo 64gaming<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly3zq7UVHf1qzj5ggo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly3zq7UVHf1qzj5ggo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly3zq7UVHf1qzj5ggo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly3zq7UVHf1qzj5ggo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly3zq7UVHf1qzj5ggo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly3zq7UVHf1qzj5ggo5_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly3zq7UVHf1qzj5ggo6_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly3zq7UVHf1qzj5ggo7_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Zelda: The Minish Cap</strong><span> original art </span><em>(Game Boy Advance, 2004).</em></p> <p><em>[ <a href="http://gameandgraphics.com/tagged/zelda/" target="_blank">More posts about Zelda art & graphics here</a> ]</em></p>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16178555069http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16178555069Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:18:14 +0100zeldagame boy advanceartnintendogaming<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly3k1mQL0a1qzj5ggo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly3k1mQL0a1qzj5ggo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly3k1mQL0a1qzj5ggo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly3k1mQL0a1qzj5ggo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly3k1mQL0a1qzj5ggo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Kid Icarus</strong> historic box art</p> <p>Kid Icarus -<em> NES. USA and Europe, 1987<br/></em>Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters - <em>Game Boy, 1991.<br/></em>Kid Icarus: Uprising <em>- 3DS. Japan and USA, 2012.</em></p>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16169110179http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16169110179Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:22:00 +0100kid icarusboxartnesgame boy3DSgaming<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly3gvlZzGL1qzj5ggo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Kid Icarus: Uprising</strong> official art <em>(coming to 3DS this 2012).</em></p>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16166761731http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16166761731Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:22:06 +0100kid icarusnintendo3DSartgaming<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lE1K9yNDNA8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Super Mario Crossover 2.0 trailer!!</strong></p> <p>This great <a href="http://www.explodingrabbit.com/games/super-mario-bros-crossover" target="_blank">online free game</a> will be updated soon and its level of awesomeness will make explode your brain. <strong>16-bit</strong> and <strong>Game Boy graphics</strong> (monochrome and Color) will be added, as well as new characters and skins for Super Mario classic levels. This can’t look better!</p> <p><em>[ <a href="http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=34335087&postcount=1" target="_blank">Source 1</a> / <a href="http://mynintendonews.com/2012/01/17/super-mario-bros-crossover-2-0-trailer-released-due-q1-2012/" target="_blank">Source 2</a> ]</em></p>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16057054599http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16057054599Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:30:35 +0100marionessuper nintendogame boygaming<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxygp51sUy1qzj5ggo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Japanese box art for <strong>Yoshi’s Story</strong> <em>(Nintendo 64, 1997).</em></p>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16014562901http://gameandgraphics.com/post/16014562901Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:29:52 +0100yoshimarionintendo 64boxartgaming<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxorwhjZaA1qzj5ggo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Dhalsim</strong> art from <strong>Capcom’s Street Fighter vs. Tekken</strong> japanese campaign at curry restaurant chain CoCo Ichibanya.</p> <p>[ <a href="http://andriasang.com/comzmm/sf_tekken_curry/" target="_blank">Source</a> ]</p>http://gameandgraphics.com/post/15720450478http://gameandgraphics.com/post/15720450478Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:56:16 +0100street fighterartcapcomgaming