The Art of Overwatch

The Art of Overwatch
Author: Blizzard
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2017-10-24
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1506703674

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 Overwatch Volume 2 Limited Edition

The Art of Overwatch Volume 2 Limited Edition
Author: Blizzard
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-01-18
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1506726593

A limited-edition compendium including never-before-seen concept art for new characters—from Doomfist to Echo! This volume showcases new content from summer 2017 onward, including the development process around fan-favorite heroes, environments, and cinematics. Beyond new content, this all-encompassing guide goes further, expanding on the construction of unique, event-driven game modes, NPC design, and more. Introduction text and a sneak peek at Overwatch 2, meticulously crafted with the Overwatch game team, complete this beautiful collection! Created in close collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment, who will be offering the standard hardcover edition. This set includes the hardcover art book with a unique metallic-ink printing on a new wraparound cover and two portfolios that house three unique prints, all secured in a custom clamshell case. The three Overwatch prints are by Overwatch Art Director Arnold Tsang, standard color cover artist Will Murai, and Blizzard artist Nesskain.

The Art of Overwatch, Volume 2

The Art of Overwatch, Volume 2
Author: Matt Burns
Publisher:
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2021-10-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781950366668

Complete your collection and dig deeper into the evolution of Overwatch with The Art of Overwatch Volume 2, your guide to the art, design, and creation of one of the most popular FPS games of all time! This gorgeous compendium showcases new content from summer 2017 onward, including the development process around fan-favorite heroes, environments, and cinematics. Beyond new content, this all-encompassing guide goes further, expanding on the construction of unique, event-driven game modes, NPC design, and more. Don't miss this beautiful collection, meticulously crafted with the Overwatch game team! Includes: Introduction and commentary from the Overwatch game team Development story behind skins, events, and unique game modes Never-before-seen concept art for new characters from Doomfist to Echo Sneak peek at Overwatch 2 Also available in stunning Limited Edition from Dark Horse

The Cinematic Art of Overwatch, Volume Two

The Cinematic Art of Overwatch, Volume Two
Author: Gerli
Publisher:
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2021-07-14
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781950366491

Follow the development story behind Overwatch's stunning cinematics, from "Rise and Shine" to "Reunion" and beyond! The first wave of Overwatch cinematics captured the imagination of millions of fans around the world. After the game released in 2016, Blizzard Entertainment embarked on a new mission to take cinematic storytelling to the next level. From the intense, action-packed rush of "Shooting Star" to the somber, noble ethos of "Honor and Glory," the creative team wanted to highlight a different side of the game's beloved heroes. In pursuit of their objectives, the crew added new artists in the mix, devised novel methods for making movies, and ventured into formats they hadn't tried before, such as in-game cinematics and stop-motion animation. Covering all the official Overwatch cinematics made from 2017-2020, including the Overwatch 2 announcement trailer, The Cinematic Art of Overwatch: Volume II showcases hundreds of pieces of never-before-seen artwork and documents the epic creative journey that Blizzard took to bring these films to life.

Overwatch: Anthology

Overwatch: Anthology
Author: BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2017-10-10
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1506705405

Your favorite Overwatch® heroes' backstories are revealed in this anthology from Dark Horse Books and Blizzard Entertainment®! From Soldier: 76 to Ana, Tracer to Symmetra, discover the history behind Overwatch's heroes. How did Bastion become part of the team? Why did Ana Amari disappear? Where did Tracer get her catchphrase? Learn all this and more in this hardcover anthology of the first twelve issues of Blizzard's Overwatch comics, written and illustrated by an all-star creative team including Matt Burns, Robert Brooks, Micky Neilson, Nesskain, Bengal, and more. Whether you're an Overwatch novice or a Grandmaster, this is an essential companion! • Reveals backstories and new details about Overwatch's heroes. • Essential companion to the international best-selling game Overwatch! • Overwatch has won 100+ Game of the Year awards! • Overwatch is a global phenomenon with 30 million players! • Includes short stories by World of Warcraft: Chronicle writers Robert Brooks and Matt Burns!

Overwatch Anthology: Expanded Edition

Overwatch Anthology: Expanded Edition
Author: Matt Burns
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2022-01-11
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1506726690

"Explore the backstories and motivations behind Overwatch's most popular heroes"--

The Art of Diablo

The Art of Diablo
Author: Jake Gerli
Publisher:
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2019-11-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781945683657

For more than twenty years, the artists behind Diablo have conjured new visions of the heavens and the hells, built nightmarish corridors filled with monsters and demons, and unleashed swarms of malevolent creatures upon tens of millions of players worldwide. Featuring never before seen content, The Art of Diablo plunges into the concept, design, and environmental art that has defined the world of Sanctuary and the Eternal Conflict at the core of Blizzard Entertainment's action-packed dungeon-crawling game.

The Art of Evolve

The Art of Evolve
Author: . 2K Games
Publisher: Insight Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-02-10
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781608875146

A thrilling monster-hunting game unlike any other, Evolve delivers groundbreaking multiplayer and epic boss-battle experiences. The intense competitive shooter features a team of human players hunting down a fearsome player-controlled beast. This enthralling coffee-table book chronicles each step in the creation of Evolve, featuring never-before-seen developmental art such as monster designs and character concepts. A comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at Turtle Rock Studios and 2K’s bold new game, The Art of Evolve is packed with hundreds of sketches, character illustrations, environment art, and more. Accompanying the stunning artwork is insightful commentary from the artists and developers, providing a unique glimpse into the video game development process. An in-depth exploration of the multiplayer shooter, The Art of Evolve is the essential companion to the exhilarating monster-hunting adventure bound to ensnare gamers worldwide. Evolve © 2010-2014 Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. Evolve, 2K, and their respective logos are property of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

The Cinematic Art of Overwatch

The Cinematic Art of Overwatch
Author: Matt Burns
Publisher:
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2020-10-20
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781945683640

Starting with the announcement trailer in 2014, Overwatch's award-winning cinematics captured the hearts of millions across the world, introducing them to a hopeful science-fiction world where heroes are needed. Crafting these animated shorts required the Blizzard cinematics team to explore new ways of animated film making with a bold new art style, more frequent releases, and intimate collaboration with the game team. The Cinematic Art of Overwatch chronicles this journey, featuring never-before-seen art and anecdotes that illustrate how Overwatch's richly imagined characters and world were brought to life through cinematic storytelling.

The Art of the Last of Us Part II

The Art of the Last of Us Part II
Author: Naughty Dog
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2020-07-21
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1506713823

Follow Ellie's profound and harrowing journey of vengeance through an exhaustive collection of original art and intimate creator commentary in the full-color hardcover volume: The Art of The Last of Us Part II. Created in collaboration between Dark Horse Books and the developers at Naughty Dog, The Art of The Last of Us Part II offers extensive insights into the making of the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning The Last of Us.