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Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: April 15, 2019
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 8
  • Networks: Vimeo
  • Genres: Documentary
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Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers(2019)

TMDB Rating: 6.0 (2 votes)

Overview

Delve into the world of video game box art with the artists responsible for some of gaming’s most iconic images ever created. Hear about the creation process, discover easter eggs hidden in plain sight, see alternate cover art options, and learn how the gaming industry evolved from infancy until now. Welcome to Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers.

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Season 1

8 episodes • 2019

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1VGBA: Episode 1Apr 15, 20190.0
2VGBA: Episode 2Apr 15, 20190.0
3VGBA: Episode 3Apr 15, 20190.0
4VGBA: Episode 4Apr 15, 20190.0
5VGBA: Episode 5Apr 15, 20190.0
6VGBA: Episode 6Apr 15, 20190.0
7VGBA: Episode 7Jun 4, 20190.0
8VGBA: Episode 8Jun 4, 20190.0

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