This stunningly illustrated, behind-the-scenes exploration features the most-talked-about and popular titles in the market. The 26 games are described with details that take the reader behind what is seen on the screen. The artists and illustrators who created each game are extensively interviewed and explain what is unique about their game, what challenges had to be overcome to create it, and how the characters and stories were created.

 Japan is the world power in video game development, producing the most popular video hardware and software in the world. This stunningly illustrated, behind-the-scenes exploration features the most-talked-about and popular titles in the market. The 26 games are described with details that take the reader behind what is seen on the screen. The artists and illustrators who created each game are extensively interviewed and explain what is unique about their game, what challenges had to be overcome to create it, and how the characters and stories were created. They also describe what software and digital techniques,often invented by them, were used to create the look and feel of each game and game world.

Interview What"s Behind the Game Graphics

Game Graphics Gallery

Unlimited Saga

Final Fantasy X-2

Robot Alchemic Drive

Steel Battalion

Resident Evil Zero

JoJo"s Bizarre Adventure

Onimusha 2 Samurai"s Destiny

Panzer Dragoon Orta

Sakura Taisen 4 Koi seyo Otome

Virtual-On Marz

Soul Calibur II

Venus & Braves

Contra Shattered Soldier

Zone of the Enders The 2nd Runner

Dark Cloud 2

Popolocrois Hajimari no Bouken

Energy Airforce

Space Raiders

Armored Core 3 Silent Line

Disaster Report

Kamaitachi no Yoru 2

Lupin the 3rd Treasure of the Sorcerer King

SD Gundam G Generation Neo

Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball

Rygar The Legendary Adventure

One Piece The Adventure in Grandline

Appendix

Resources

Credits

Index

Acknowledaements