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The Art of Video Game Box Art

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From the Atari era through the Famicom, NES, Super Famicom and Sega generations, Dottie takes a look at the artists and visual traditions behind video game packaging.

Featuring discussion of artists including Akira Toriyama and Katsuya Kondō, as well as the changing role of illustration in video game marketing and identity.

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Title The Art of Video Game Box Art
Air Date September 5, 2026
Runtime 12:36
Presented by Dottie Sunshine

PROGRAM VIDEO

Video originally published September 5, 2026.

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

The Art of Video Game Box Art examines the illustrations, artists and visual traditions that helped define the look of video games before and during the transition to more standardized packaging. The program considers artwork from the Atari, Famicom, NES, Super Famicom and Sega eras, with particular attention to the artists whose work became associated with the medium.

This program is part of ????, WayStation's current special programming presented by Dottie Sunshine.