Free Gaming Art Magazine Launched

GameSide Network, a company with a network of websites dedicated to gaming and technology, has launched a free online magazine, The Art of Gaming, to highlight the artistic side of video games.
The magazine takes a look at video games of the past, present, and future that are or were visually impressive whether they were bit mapped or polygonal. The magazine details the beauty of the games from the aspect of character design, conceptual art, and more. The magazine features artwork created by gamers as well as questions and comments submitted by gamers.

The free magazine will also contain reviews of classic games, gamer profiles, and tutorials on how to create graphics similar to those used in the video games. The premiere issue will feature art based on the cult classic, Metal Slug, which had impressive graphical content for its time. The upcoming issue will feature art based on the popular MMORPG game, World of Warcraft.

"The Art of Gaming was born out of a love for games and an appreciation of its art. We're also excited at the opportunity to showcase artwork by the gaming community" says GameSide Network's CEO, Lachelle Talbot-Thomas. "The fact that the magazine is free and has content by the gaming community just re-establishes our company's motto of 'For Gamers By Gamers'."

The Art of Gaming magazine is available for download here.

- Deepak Abbot