We sat down with classic ’80s and ’90s video game cover artist Mike Winterbauer to discuss his long and illustrious career, as well as how traditional hand-drawn art has fared against computer-generated work. It’s a great look at how game cover art was created, so read on for all the details!
Interviews
Interview: Susan Manley (EA Project Manager)
For several key years, Susan Manley served as a project manager for Electronic Arts. During her tenure, some of the publisher’s most renowned franchises were born, and they helped propel Electronic Arts to the top tier of Genesis publishers. We had a chance to chat with Ms. Manley about her experiences, so read on for all the details!
Interview: Coury Carlson (My Life in Gaming)
Coury Carlson has been making video game documentaries and videos for his YouTube show, “My Life in Gaming” since 2013. Recently, he filmed an excellent documentary on the making of the Sega CD classic Night Trap for its 25th anniversary. We chatted with him about the process, as well as his upcoming projects.
Interview: Patrick Hickey Jr. (Author of “The Minds Behind the Games”)
We recently chatted with Patrick Hickey Jr., an author, professor and journalist whose forthcoming book, “The Minds Behind the Games,” examines 36 different classic titles from multiple consoles and includes input from over 50 developers.
Interview: Matt Phillips (Tanglewood Game Developer)
The Genesis homebrew scene is a wonderful opportunity for Sega fans to see new games made for their beloved console. Programmer Matt Phillips is working on a great platformer that will soon be available for purchase on an actual cartridge, and the game is looking awesome. We sat down with Matt to get all the details on his first Genesis homebrew game!
