Game Development Reference
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big, bold action-adventure game about fortune hunter Nathan Drake, who trav-
els from one climatic extreme to another in search of treasure.
Figure 4.8 is a concept painting for the game that shows not only the multi-
farious environment, but also the character Nathan Drake and elements of
gameplay (the gaping hole to be explored).
FiGuRe 4.8
The incredible distance, level of detail, and atmosphere help add to the
immersive quality of
Uncharted 3.
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Often, the complex, elaborate paintings created as part of the concept are
grouped together and hung in one room called the
Oh WOW! room
while
production is underway on a project. People coming on board a project who
want to get a sense of what the game is all about can immerse themselves
quickly in the look and feel of the game by hanging out in the Oh WOW! room
for a while. Oh WOW! rooms can also be digital. These concept pieces (back-
ground, characters, and props) can certainly be viewed digitally as well.
Fans can enjoy collections of the paintings that are gathered and printed
in topics that are sold with collector's editions of games. These pieces can
also be used in game trailers, posted online for fans to enjoy, and given
away in contests. What fan wouldn't want an original concept piece used
to inspire a game?
