Since it’s a show about war, where weapons play a part, I knew it would be heavy, but it’s more than that. The relationships and bonds between the characters are always portrayed with warmth and ...

In The King of Fighters series, plenty of characters have special powers. For example, Shun’ei has two spectral hands that can deal fire and ice damage. In KOF XV , new character Isla also has two ...

The dark, classic atmosphere of film noir is often difficult to capture in games. The task only becomes more difficult when the choice is made to combine that film noir aesthetic with a stylized, ...

Since then, Akiman has worked as a freelance character designer and artist, extending his career in the industry to 37 years. His recent work includes designing characters for Square Enix’s Star Ocean ...

Character design in animation is a way to tell stories. That can be with an expressive and fun viewpoint, taking us out of reality, and there are so many styles and aesthetics to explore. But the ...

Character design is a cruel world. Creating protagonists for any medium means that your work will likely be front and center. Being in the spotlight can be immensely gratifying, but one small mistake ...

Trumann started writing for news around 2017-2018, with a specialization in local news and gaming reviews for a local paper. He began writing for GameRant in June 2021 as one of the team's Weekend ...

Monster Hunter Wilds comes with a robust character creator, which should come as no surprise seeing how Capcom has been making fairly robust character creators lately. The game also allows you to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I explore personal branding and storytelling in the digital age. Lindsey Olivares is an LA based artist working in animation.

The Final Fantasy series has been a mainstay in the JRPG genre since the beginning. Fans of the series all have their favourite entries, and one that is often brought up is Final Fantasy IX. Rumors ...

Has qualifications in English and hopes to complete a degree in the sector one day. Wrote as a volunteer contributor at the online outlet Xbox Nerds. With almost 20 years of experience playing video ...