#character-design
#character-design

How to sculpt a reptilian creature using ZBrush, Maya and Substance 3D

ZBrush is a crucial tool in the 3D character creation pipeline, enabling artists to sculpt intricate details and textures to bring characters to life. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

3 weeks ago

Marvel artist Russell Dauterman's new book is a work of art

Style evolves continuously through diverse influences and experiences. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

1 month ago

Art director Rikard Ryberg explains why Alone in the Dark's horror is "grounded" in realism

Advanced technology like Unreal Engine was used for immersive environments and lighting in Alone in the Dark.

The game is a reimagining, allowing freedom to blend modern ideas with elements from the original. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

The evolution of Godzilla: 70 years of design changes

Godzilla's character design has evolved significantly over the years, transitioning from actors in suits to modern CGI beasts.

Recent films like 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' and 'Godzilla Minus One' showcase the ever-changing portrayals of the iconic monster. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

3 months ago

These Project Snorlax illustrations have won my heart

Project Snorlax is a campaign by the Pokémon company that features custom illustrations of Snorlax in action.

The latest drop of illustrations shows Snorlax in battle, inspired by various Pokémon games. [ more ]

Kotaku

4 weeks ago

Hades II Is Addressing The First Game's Lack Of Body Diversity

Hades II introduces body diversity, including a heavier-set character with a disability, challenging the standard of divine perfection in character design. [ more ]

Polygon

4 weeks ago

Everyone's hot for Hades 2's Hephaestus

Representation of hot, fat, disabled Hephaestus in Hades 2 celebrated for body diversity. [ more ]

GameSpot

Alone In The Dark Dev Talks Edward's Mustache And Why You Need To Play The Game Twice

Edward's character in the upcoming Alone in the Dark game is depicted without his iconic mustache due to a creative decision.

Players will need to play the new game twice to fully understand the story. [ more ]

VG247

Capcom breaks out the glass cannon in Akuma's stylish Street Fighter 6 trailer

Akuma revealed in Street Fighter 6 trailer with new design

Akuma known as ultimate glass cannon character with distinct abilities [ more ]

Kotaku

I Thought This Final Fantasy VII Character Had Big Goat Ears For Decades

Final Fantasy series is highly influential in gaming history.

Confusion between game characters can occur due to different perspectives or lack of knowledge. [ more ]

Itsnicethat

Design

Cats juggle and bees shelter inside Zsofia Gyorfi's eclectic and dizzying world of illustration

Zsófia Győrfi excels in pattern and character design

Her work features whimsical characters in explorative worlds with a sharp visual understanding [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Artificial intelligence

"It was a big challenge since we had limited FX experience": How we made VES Award winner Silhouette

The idea for Silhouette came from portraying a lonely girl in an ultra-connected city, with a relatable main character and a supernatural element.

Character design involved linking appearance to the character's quest and representing a barrier with a big leather coat. [ more ]

Polygon