Concept art

Pretty much all art in a video game from character designs to environments to weapons and items start as concept art. I'm a pretty big fan of this style and usually prefer its dirty, unfinished look compared to the final 3d rendered perfection that ends up in the game. It's too bad that Prince of Persia was the only game that attempted a concept-y art style.

Anyhow here are some pieces of concept art that I like from various games!

Prince of Persia


Halo Wars


Guild Wars 2


Halo: ODST


Fallout 3


Batman Arkham Asylum


Warhammer: Age of Reckoning


Star Wars: The Force Unleashed