Series synopsis
Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers is an American documentary television series that premiered on Vimeo on April 15, 2019. It ended on June 4, 2019. It was created by Rob McCallum. It stars Jordan C. Morris, Glenn Stanway and Tanya Candler.
Delve into the world of video game box art with the artists responsible for some of gaming’s most iconic images ever created. Hear about the creation process, discover easter eggs hidden in plain sight, see alternate cover art options, and learn how the gaming industry evolved from infancy until now. Welcome to Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers.
Premise
Delve into the world of video game box art with the artists responsible for some of gaming’s most iconic images ever created. Hear about the creation process, discover easter eggs hidden in plain sight, see alternate cover art options, and learn how the gaming industry evolved from infancy until now. Welcome to Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jordan C. Morris as Host
- Glenn Stanway as Narration
- Tanya Candler as Narration
Guest cast
- Tim Girvin as Himself
- Al Lowe as Himself
- Micheal Mendheim as Himself
- Douglas Bogart as Himself
- Steve Hendricks as Self
- Nick Talesfore as Self
- Pamela Smith as Self
- Jennell Jaquays as Self
- Tim Lapetino as Self
- Dan Maresca as Himself
- Gerald Brom as Himself
- Norman Caruso as Himself
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | April 15, 2019 | June 4, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
VGBA: Episode 1 In this episode, join Marc Ericksen, Tim Girvin and Al Lowe as they discuss creating work for Nintendo, tackling adult-themed games, and picking a favorite amongst all their art. |
April 15, 2019 |
| 2 |
VGBA: Episode 2 In this episode, join Micheal Mendheim and Roger Loveless as they dissect their art for Fester's Quest, Sky Kid, S.C.A.T., and more! |
April 15, 2019 |
| 3 |
VGBA: Episode 3 In this episode, join Steve Hendricks, Nick Talesfore and Gary Winnick as they discuss the importance of montage in Atari cover art, inventing the first cartridge-based home console, and the process for creating and collaborating at Lucasfilm Games. |
April 15, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Vimeo |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 15, 2019 |
| Last aired | June 4, 2019 |
| Runtime | 20 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday |