Capcom Veteran Praises Elden Ring's Artistry: A Masterclass in Evoking Imagination
Akira Yasuda, famously known as Akiman, a former art director and character designer at Capcom with an illustrious career spanning titles like Street Fighter II, Red Dead Revolver, and Mobile Suit Gundam, recently offered his expert perspective on the graphical design of Elden Ring.
His observations emerged during discussions contrasting Elden Ring with other contemporary games, such as Crimson Desert. Akiman noted that even with its perceived technical "aging," FromSoftware's creation manages to leave a far stronger impression than many visually more advanced titles.
"As detail increases, the viewer is left with less opportunity to complement what is seen with imagination. In Elden Ring, the level of detail is meticulously controlled at every step, ensuring the player's imagination is constantly stimulated."
He particularly highlighted Elden Ring's sophisticated use of atmospheric perspective, drawing parallels between its visual style and both traditional Japanese ukiyo-e prints and the evocative illustrations of artist Alan Lee.
"This is what it truly means to be a master of art."
Developers from FromSoftware have themselves elaborated on their visual design philosophy. During a CEDEC presentation in 2025, Environment Art Director Hidenori Sato and Lighting and Environment Artist Reiji Katahira detailed how they rigorously adhered to fundamental rules of composition. They meticulously analyzed landscapes, architectural structures, shadows, and fog to deliberately eliminate monotonous areas and correct any potentially disjointed visual flow within the game world.
Fresh materials — Gaming News
UK Government Launches £30 Million Funding for Game Development Sector
The British government has initiated the newest stage of its dedicated Games Growth Package. A significant sum of £28.5 million has been earmarked and will be distributed via the UK Games Fund. The primary objective of this allocation is to provide crucial support for developers in their nasce
ESA's iicon Conference Expands Speaker Lineup, Featuring EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson and Industry Leaders
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), a US trade organization, has announced a significant addition to the speaker roster for its new conference, iicon. EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson will be a featured speaker, joining an impressive assembly of executive talent. Other notable participant
Sara Veal's Framework for a More Sustainable and Supportive Games Industry
Games London recently announced the selected participants for its annual Ensemble initiative. This marks the eighth year of the program, which focuses on highlighting the accomplishments and individual paths of underrepresented creatives within the UK's games sector. English Translation:
UK Games Market Reaches £8.7 Billion in 2025
The United Kingdom's video game industry experienced significant expansion, achieving a market value of £8.7 billion in 2025. This figure is based on the annual consumer games market valuation conducted by UKIE. English Translation: The United Kingdom's video game industry experienced
Neople Reorganizes Development Teams for The First Berserker: Khazan
Nexon's subsidiary, Neople, has undergone a restructuring of its development teams. This strategic move coincides with the highly anticipated game, The First Berserker: Khazan, entering its concluding development stages. The company has emphasized that this reorganization did not involve any em
Gunzilla Games, Developer of Off the Grid and Owner of Game Informer, Accused of Failing to Pay Staff Salaries
Former and current employees of Gunzilla Games, the studio behind the blockchain game Off The Grid and owner of the US gaming publication Game Informer, claim they have not received salaries for several months.