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Welcome to SSN's Editorials section. This area is where the SSN Staff will post updates on video game based articles, such as interviews with people in the industry, photos and movies of important industry events, articles on rare artistic video game finds and special articles discussing our views on recent art and industry news. These will mostly be written by Roareye Black and Shadow Urtheart.

Editorial Updates

Articles - Pixel Art Imitating Mosaics
Roareye Black ; 30th April 2008
Whilst on holiday in Japan, Roareye Black found a rather odd item. The item resembles pixel art, but is in fact a basic square-block mosaic. An official item, the one purchased containing the colours and examples of Space Invaders, gives us an odd thought into the origins of pixel art.
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Interviews - Greg Pennick (3D Game Artist)
Shadow Urtheart ; 27th April 2008
SSN managed to catch an interview with industry professional Greg Pennick, who spoke exclusively with us about the role of a 3D artist in the gaming industry, and the best and worst ways of making impressions into the job market. Includes the MP3 audio file of the interview.
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Industry Events - Video Games Live 2007
Roareye Black ; November 2007
Video Games Live is a public event by Video Game Musicians around the world, held to celebrate the rich history of video game music. Hosted by Tommy Tallarico and conductor Jack Wall, the London events play host to a variety of VG music, past and present, as well as a live performance by Sonic musician Richard Jacques, recorded and available for viewing in this editorial.
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Art Disciplines - Is Doll Making Art?
Roareye Black ; February 2007
For several months, maybe years, people have taken editting of base pixel art as "non-artistic" or unimaginative. Roareye Black takes a closer look at the concept of "Doll Bases" and investigates if there are any artistic merits to be found. Featuring artwork by Jaeden "The Mistress" D'Alure of Autumn Pixels.
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