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Never-Before-Seen Shenmue Concept Art Unearthed and Shared Online
Unseen concept art from the early development of the Shenmue series, dating back to its origins as a Virtua Fighter RPG, has been unearthed and shared online by Shenmue Dojo. The artwork includes characters from the final Dreamcast releases of Shenmue and Shenmue 2, as well as some potentially scrapped designs. The collection was acquired from a Japanese auction site and features both black-and-white and color illustrations with translated notes.
Fan Creates Wild GTA 6 China Concept Using Free AI Tools in Minutes | HappyGamer
A fan has created a concept for Grand Theft Auto 6 set in China using free AI tools, demonstrating how quickly and affordably game concepts can be generated. This project highlights the increasing accessibility of AI in game development and concept art, contrasting with Rockstar Games' continued silence on official GTA 6 details.
FFXIV Evercold Concept Art for Characters, Towns, Locations Shared
During the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 US keynote, Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida shared concept art for the upcoming Evercold expansion. The art showcased characters, towns, and locations within the expansion's new region, the Fourth Reflection of Hydaelyn, which is covered in ice and inhabited by gigantic arcane entities. The expansion is set to debut in January 2027 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Fan Creates Overwatch x Borderlands Collaboration Concept Art
A Reddit user shared concept art for a potential collaboration between Blizzard's Overwatch and Gearbox's Borderlands. The fan-made art imagines how the distinct visual styles and gameplay mechanics of both franchises could merge, sparking community discussion about the possibility of such a crossover.
The Last of Us Creator Teases More For the Franchise With Concept Art From 2003
Neil Druckmann, creator of The Last of Us, has shared early concept art from 2003, hinting at future installments for the franchise. While he has ideas for a potential third game, he is also busy with Naughty Dog's new project, Intergalactic.
As Crimson Desert becomes the latest game to see AI art slip through the cracks, Mewgenics co-creator says concept art is "one of the worst" places to use it: "That's where you want to be the most creative"
Developers are discussing the use of AI art in games, particularly in relation to Crimson Desert's concept art. Tyler Glaiel, co-creator of Mewgenics, stated that concept art is one of the worst places to use AI, as it requires maximum creativity. David Szymanski, creator of Iron Lung, expressed his opposition to AI in games, even if it becomes an inevitability.
Scrapped Alien vs. Predator Arcade Game Concept Shared by Artist David Liu and the Story Behind It
Artist David Liu shared details about a scrapped side-scrolling, arcade-style Alien vs. Predator game concept that was pitched after the release of the Prey (2022) film. Despite significant early development work, including key art and concept pieces, the project never moved forward due to communication issues and a shift in publisher expectations towards playable prototypes. Liu noted that much of his work in game development, like this concept, remains unseen.
Can you identify these iconic PC games from just a piece of concept art?
PC Gamer has created a quiz challenging players to identify iconic PC games based solely on their concept art. The article features 20 pieces of concept art, with the quiz designed to be challenging, suggesting that scoring over 5 out of 20 is a good result. It also mentions other quizzes available on the PC Gamer website covering various gaming trivia.
Death Stranding 2 Almost Had Mech Suits, Spider-Nests, And One Seriously Cursed Cat
The art book for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach reveals several cut concepts, including mech suits for Fragile, different outfits for Sam, and a cat companion with demonic wings. Early designs also featured unique iterations for characters like Tomorrow, Dollman, and Die Hardman, alongside aquatic-inspired BTs and HR Giger-influenced mech designs. The game is set to release on PC on March 19.
Ubisoft Finally Teases Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced With Concept Art
Ubisoft has officially teased Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a rumored remake or remaster, by releasing concept art. The company also provided updates on other projects, including Assassin's Creed Hexe and Invictus, and confirmed that support for Assassin's Creed Shadows will begin to wind down.
Fire Emblem Three Houses Concept Art
This article shares official concept art from the collector's edition of Fire Emblem Three Houses, including character designs, landscapes, and weapon concepts. The post also includes a brief mention of a sponsor and links to related reviews for Fire Emblem Three Houses and The Banner Saga Trilogy.
