Columbia, the stunning city-in-the-sky environment that players navigate in the dystopia game BioShock Infinite, is like Rome -- neither was built in a day.
Instead of being put together with bricks and mortar, the environments were put together by an incredibly talented team of artists, programmers and coders who brought the dystopia game to life. Since BioShock Infinite makers 2K Games and Irrational Games have released this stunning gallery of concept art for the game by Ben Lo, gamers are being given a glimpse into the sheer craft that went into creating these living and breathing virtual environments.
Having played through BioShock Infinite myself, I can attest that these awesome concept art designs are not only beautiful, but extremely close to what ended up as levels in the final game. If you appreciate great artwork, consider making one of these pieces of concept art your desktop background.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Immersive Gaming
- Creating highly detailed and visually immersive game environments can enhance the gaming experience and attract a larger player base.
- Concept Art as Inspiration
- Using concept art as a source of inspiration can help game developers in creating unique and visually captivating virtual worlds.
- Translating Art to Gameplay
- Ensuring that concept art translates seamlessly into game levels can result in a cohesive and engaging gaming experience.
Where This Applies
- Video Game Development
- In the video game development industry, focusing on creating visually stunning and immersive game environments can set a game apart from competitors.
- Digital Art and Design
- The digital art and design industry can leverage concept art as a valuable asset for creating visually appealing virtual worlds in various media forms.
- Desktop Wallpaper Market
- The market for desktop wallpapers can benefit from featuring concept art from popular games, appealing to gamers and art enthusiasts alike.
