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APR Character Concepts by Arnold Tsang are Hot

— March 6, 2012 — Pop Culture
Conceptual artist Arnold Tsang designed these APR game characters for the online multiplayer game known as All Points Bulletin. Although the game’s networks were shutdown in 2010 and was to be re-released under the title of All Points Bulletin: Reloaded, the designs for the APR game characters remain in Arnold Tsang’s portfolio.

Whether you choose to play the enforcers or the criminals, the stylization behind these avatars is stunning to say the least. Brandishing revolvers and semi-automatics while dawning catwalk-worthy apparel would appeal to any gamer who has a desire for action-packed escapism and personal style. Arnold Tsang’s use of juxtaposition between style and violence with these APR game character concepts creates a tantalizing appeal towards an overwhelmingly brutal environment.
Trend Themes
1. Game Character Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to create visually stunning and unique avatars for online multiplayer games.
2. Stylized Avatars - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable, fashion-focused avatar options for gamers that blend personal style with action-packed gameplay.
3. Juxtaposition in Gaming - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create games that artfully combine contrasting elements, such as style and violence, to create a unique and immersive gaming experience.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative character design and fashion-focused customization options to attract and engage gamers.
2. Online Multiplayer Games - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop reimagined environments and gameplay mechanics that emphasize the juxtaposition between different elements, creating a new and exciting experience for players.
3. Conceptual Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with game developers to translate conceptual art into visually stunning and captivating game characters, bringing a fresh and unique visual style to the gaming industry.
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