The Art of KeyForge

The Art of KeyForge
Author: Asmodee
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2021-03-23
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1506722571

A fantastic full-color digital book that features a staggering array of artwork--all from the massively popular card game! Explore the Crucible and the distinct houses of KeyForge through a gorgeously designed collection of the game's masterfully created art! At the center of the KeyForge universe stands an enigmatic world built from the disparate pieces of countless planets, where players must use their unique decks of cards to unlock mysterious hidden Vaults! This vibrant art book explores KeyForge's contest of power and wit with hundreds of illustrations that demonstrate the countless possibilities that are available across every deck, showcasing the whimsical and exciting art in glorious detail! This tome is a must-have for readers ranging from the most dedicated Archons to casual fans of games and science-fantasy! Join the legions of players who've made this game a smash success, and witness the Crucible for yourself!

The Art of the Android Universe

The Art of the Android Universe
Author: Asmodee
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2021-12-28
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1506725554

An eye-popping oversized hardcover showcasing the design and art from the hit table top games set within the Android Universe! From the megapolis of New Angeles to the lunar Heinlein colony to the dangerous Martian frontier and beyond, the universe of Android is a grand futuristic setting like no other. This volume explores the fantastic designs of each of the games’ characters, accompanied by intricate examinations of the technological marvels of the worlds and the surrealist landscapes of cyberspace! Whether you’re a scrappy runner, a calculating sysop, a down-on-your-luck detective, or an artificial android, this gorgeous art book is a must own item for any fan of of near-future science fiction or iconic tabletop games.

KeyForge: Tales From the Crucible

KeyForge: Tales From the Crucible
Author: David Guymer
Publisher: Aconyte
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781839080241

Take a whirlwind tour to the incredible planet of a million fantasy races, the Crucible, in this wild science fantasy anthology from the hit new game, KeyForge. Welcome to the Crucible – an artificial planet larger than our sun – an ever-growing patchwork of countless other worlds, filled with creatures, sentient beings and societies stolen from across the universe by the mythical Architects. Across this dizzying juxtaposition of alien biospheres, the enigmatic and godlike Archons seek to unlock the secrets at the heart of the Crucible. Everyone else is just trying to survive... Explore ten tales of adventure in a realm where science and magic team up, of discovery and culture clash, featuring mad Martian scientists, cybernetic surgeons, battle reenactors, elven thieves, private investigators, goblins, saurian monsters, and the newly arrived human Star Alliance.

The Art of Arkham Horror

The Art of Arkham Horror
Author: Asmodee
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2021-07-20
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1506724388

Explore the witch-cursed, legend-haunted world of Arkham Horror with an expansive tome that showcases material from the hit tabletop games and each of their expansions! Inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, the bizarre and terrifying town of Arkham, Massachusetts, is peopled with courageous townsfolk, wise mystics, and curious academics who seek to understand the unknowable ancient entities that dwell at the edge of our reality. This full color hardcover collection showcases dynamic illustrations of the investigators and their allies, as well as the monsters directly inspired by the Cthulhu Mythos—even the Ancient Ones themselves! Alongside the eldritch creatures and intrepid investigators, each brooding location is beautifully rendered in a large, lush format so that readers can examine every amazing detail. Dark Horse Books and Asmodee join forces to present The Art of Arkham Horror! This volume is a must-have for any fan of table-top gaming or H.P. Lovecraft lore!

The Qubit Zirconium

The Qubit Zirconium
Author: M Darusha Wehm
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2021-04-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1839080663

Alien detectives stumble across a mystery that could tear apart their patchwork planet, the Crucible, in this riotous science fantasy novel from the smash hit game, KeyForge Wibble & Pplimz, the Crucible’s most unusual private investigators, must set off from their office in Hub City to clear the name of a former client. Along the way, their investigation broadens from a simple accusation of theft to include a missing person, a potential murder, and a highly unusual gem. Four interlinking incidents take them across the Crucible, as they attempt to solve the case. But there’s something more sinister lurking underneath: evidence of a secret society that aims to discover the power of the Architects, and forever change the nature of the Crucible itself.

Total War: Warhammer - The Art of the Games

Total War: Warhammer - The Art of the Games
Author: Paul Davies
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2022-04-12
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1803361697

Explore the world of all three Total War: WARHAMMER games in this stunning compendium, packed with concept art, final designs, storyboards, and artist commentary. Total War: WARHAMMER is the award-winning PC strategy game trilogy from Creative Assembly. Set in the world of Warhammer Fantasy Battles, it combines grand campaigns of epic empire-building with battles of breathtaking scale, brimming with the warriors, wizards, and monsters that fans know and love. Delve into the rich lore of Games Workshop’s world of Warhammer Fantasy Battles, as viewed through the Total War lens. Total War: WARHAMMER – The Art of the Games offers Creative Assembly’s insights into the development of the series. Pore over concept sketches, texture studies, character art, and fully rendered paintings, accompanied by commentary from the artists themselves. Featuring artwork of iconic characters and scenes from parts I and II, as well as never-before-seen art from the trilogy’s thundering grand finale, this coffee-table tome is an essential collector’s item for any Warhammer or Total War fan.

The Art of Destiny, Volume 2

The Art of Destiny, Volume 2
Author: Bungie
Publisher: Insight Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-12-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781683831112

The Art of Destiny 2 is the definitive collection for the game’s stunning art and design. The Art of Destiny 2 is a celebration of the dynamic art and visual style that fans have come to love about Destiny. Featuring hundreds of pieces of concept art, the book covers everything from early sketches and illustrations of characters to paintings of sweeping vistas the designers used to help shape the in-game worlds. Each step of the process is meticulously detailed, from building in-game cinematics to crafting the complex universe. With exclusive, never-before-seen imagery, developer commentary, and more, The Art of Destiny 2 is a must-have for Guardians everywhere.

The Art of Halo Infinite

The Art of Halo Infinite
Author: Microsoft
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2021-12-14
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1506720080

The Master Chief is back. The legendary super soldier returns in Halo Infinite. 343 Industries and Microsoft are building the biggest and most visually spectacular Halo yet. Halo Infinite debuts on the Xbox family of consoles, including Xbox Series X, Microsoft's latest and most powerful game console. To take full advantage of its prodigious graphical prowess, 343 Industries built an all-new, next-generation game engine, giving their world-class artists the tools and technology to realize the worlds, war, and wonder of the Halo universe in unprecedented style and fidelity. 343 Industries have given Dark Horse access to the art and artists who've brought Halo Infinite to vibrant, vivid life. It's all here in unparalleled detail, the heroes you've grown to love--the Master Chief, the brave soldiers of the UNSC, as well as the weapons, vehicles, villains and vistas--and of course, the eponymous and magnificent environments of Halo itself. The Art of Halo Infinite also features a brand-new cover from legendary concept artist and Halo Infinite's Art Director, Sparth! Join us as we take you from concept to launch inside the artwork of the most ambitious Halo game to date.

The Art of Ghost of Tsushima

The Art of Ghost of Tsushima
Author: Sucker Punch Productions
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1506713556

A beautifully realized tome inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetics and featuring art from the delicately crafted video game from Sucker Punch Productions. Dark Horse Books and Sucker Punch Productions are honored to present The Art of Ghost of Tsushima. Explore a unique and intimate look at the Tsushima Islands--all collected into a gorgeous, ornately designed art book. Step into the role of Tsushima Island's last samurai, instilling fear and fighting back against the Mongolian invasion of Japan in the open-world adventure, Ghost of Tsushima. This volume vividly showcases every detail of the vast and exotic locale, featuring elegant illustrations of dynamic characters, spirited landscapes, and diagrams of Samurai sword-fighting techniques, along with a look at storyboards and renders from the most intense, eloquent, and expressive cinematic moments of the game.

The Art of Hearthstone

The Art of Hearthstone
Author: Robert Brooks
Publisher: Art of Hearthstone
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2020-10-13
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781950366224

For over a quarter of a century, players of Warcraft and World of Warcraft have been treated to a treasure trove of artifacts, gear, weaponry, and trinkets of both awe and amusement. Now players can get an in-depth look at the items they have collected . . . and some they might not have just yet. With exquisite art, innovative design, and a framing story involving the no-nonsense Matthias Shaw and high-spirited Captain Flynn Fairwind, this book covers the continent of the Eastern Kingdoms, from Stormwind to Stranglethorn, plaguelands to palaces, and all the lands in-between.