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ART IN VIDEO GAMES:
A STUDY OF INFLUENTIAL ARTISTS
AND THEIR IMPACT IN THE INDUSTRY.

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ART IN VIDEO GAMES:
A STUDY OF INFLUENTIAL ARTISTS
AND THEIR IMPACT IN THE INDUSTRY.
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This project studies how artists shape the look, feel, and meaning of video games. It treats games as cultural works, not only as technology or entertainment, and focuses on artistic authorship and collaboration, and how artists with distinct styles influence studios and leave a clear signature on iconic games.

 

The research reviews game history through selected titles remembered for their artistic character, examining how they were produced and their cultural impact. 

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This website is a research log that collects notes, case studies, ideas, and publications as the project develops, with the aim of sharing the process and inviting collaboration.

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Pac-Man display at a Museum (AI generated image)

References

This section gathers key sources of information. It includes academic publications, books, peer-reviewed articles, and theoretical texts, alongside online material such as interviews, critical essays, archived webpages, developer talks, and selected video content. Game recordings and walkthroughs are also referenced where relevant to visual or aesthetic analysis.

Participate

We are looking for artists, game developers, and players interested in the artistic side of video games to take part in short interviews or quick surveys.

Your experience and views will help shape this research. Participation is flexible and informal. If interested, please get in touch.

Research Journal

The Research Journal documents the ongoing development of this PhD project. It records interviews, methodological reflections, case-study notes, conference participation, publications, and theoretical developments as they emerge.

Archive

The archive is a curated space of video games, artists, and related resources relevant to this research. It functions as a visual sandbox, linking key works, creators, and external references across periods and platforms to support exploration, comparison, and further research.

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