LEVEL UP: EXPLORING THE ARTISTIC SIDE OF VIDEO GAME DESIGN

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Video games are increasingly using illustration and painterly art to make mesmerizing and charming visual experiences, elevating them to the status of art, as evidenced by museum exhibits in places like the V&A and MoMA. Artistry in game design usually comes from independent productions that push the medium's creative limits. These edgy approaches have inspired bigger studios and publishers to move away from photorealism and towards unique art styles.