MOST VIDEO GAME ARTWORK WILL NEVER BE SEEN

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Artists do some of the most important work in video games - but most of the art they create is never seen. There is much more that goes into game development than the polished pieces we see. Many artists have large holes in their portfolios due to rules governing the crediting and ownership of the works they create. This article looks at the imbalance in power between game studios and their artists to understand why so much work is hidden and how this could change in the future.