Tuesday, June 30, 2009

KUROS IS HERE #10 - The Fantasy Art of Kuros

For more artwork from Kuros, visit The Fantasy Art of Computer Games

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Help Katya restore balance to Kuros™ in this hidden object adventure by SandLot Games!

When Katya, a young explorer with no memory of her past, awakens on Kuros™, she finds a mysterious alien world teetering on the brink of destruction. Determined to piece together her forgotten life, she sets out to explore her strange surroundings.

With the guidance of six unique allies, help Katya explore five elemental realms – Wood, Fire, Water, Metal, and Aether – and heal the mysterious and damaged glyphstones that govern the landscape. Collect quest-related hidden objects, construct useful items and unique power-ups, and solve mind-bending puzzles to repair the stones and restore balance to this mystical world.

Kuros, a hidden object adventure with stunning visuals and addictive gameplay, unfolds over 25 unique locations in 5 magical element-themed realms. With more than 100 useful hidden objects and over 30 mind-bending mini-game puzzles, discover the mysteries of Kuros today!

·Over 25 unique locations in 5 magical realms
·Over 30 mini-game puzzles
·More than 100 hidden objects to be uncovered
·6 unique allies providing guidance in your quest

KUROS IS HERE #9 - The Fantasy Art of Kuros

For more artwork from Kuros, visit The Fantasy Art of Computer Games

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Help Katya restore balance to Kuros™ in this hidden object adventure by SandLot Games!

When Katya, a young explorer with no memory of her past, awakens on Kuros™, she finds a mysterious alien world teetering on the brink of destruction. Determined to piece together her forgotten life, she sets out to explore her strange surroundings.

With the guidance of six unique allies, help Katya explore five elemental realms – Wood, Fire, Water, Metal, and Aether – and heal the mysterious and damaged glyphstones that govern the landscape. Collect quest-related hidden objects, construct useful items and unique power-ups, and solve mind-bending puzzles to repair the stones and restore balance to this mystical world.

Kuros, a hidden object adventure with stunning visuals and addictive gameplay, unfolds over 25 unique locations in 5 magical element-themed realms. With more than 100 useful hidden objects and over 30 mind-bending mini-game puzzles, discover the mysteries of Kuros today!

·Over 25 unique locations in 5 magical realms
·Over 30 mini-game puzzles
·More than 100 hidden objects to be uncovered
·6 unique allies providing guidance in your quest

Monday, June 29, 2009

KUROS IS HERE #8 - The Fantasy Art of Kuros

For more artwork from Kuros, visit The Fantasy Art of Computer Games

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Help Katya restore balance to Kuros™ in this hidden object adventure by SandLot Games!

When Katya, a young explorer with no memory of her past, awakens on Kuros™, she finds a mysterious alien world teetering on the brink of destruction. Determined to piece together her forgotten life, she sets out to explore her strange surroundings.

With the guidance of six unique allies, help Katya explore five elemental realms – Wood, Fire, Water, Metal, and Aether – and heal the mysterious and damaged glyphstones that govern the landscape. Collect quest-related hidden objects, construct useful items and unique power-ups, and solve mind-bending puzzles to repair the stones and restore balance to this mystical world.

Kuros, a hidden object adventure with stunning visuals and addictive gameplay, unfolds over 25 unique locations in 5 magical element-themed realms. With more than 100 useful hidden objects and over 30 mind-bending mini-game puzzles, discover the mysteries of Kuros today!

·Over 25 unique locations in 5 magical realms
·Over 30 mini-game puzzles
·More than 100 hidden objects to be uncovered
·6 unique allies providing guidance in your quest

KUROS IS HERE #7 - The Fantasy Art of Kuros

For more artwork from Kuros, visit The Fantasy Art of Computer Games

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Help Katya restore balance to Kuros™ in this hidden object adventure by SandLot Games!

When Katya, a young explorer with no memory of her past, awakens on Kuros™, she finds a mysterious alien world teetering on the brink of destruction. Determined to piece together her forgotten life, she sets out to explore her strange surroundings.

With the guidance of six unique allies, help Katya explore five elemental realms – Wood, Fire, Water, Metal, and Aether – and heal the mysterious and damaged glyphstones that govern the landscape. Collect quest-related hidden objects, construct useful items and unique power-ups, and solve mind-bending puzzles to repair the stones and restore balance to this mystical world.

Kuros, a hidden object adventure with stunning visuals and addictive gameplay, unfolds over 25 unique locations in 5 magical element-themed realms. With more than 100 useful hidden objects and over 30 mind-bending mini-game puzzles, discover the mysteries of Kuros today!

·Over 25 unique locations in 5 magical realms
·Over 30 mini-game puzzles
·More than 100 hidden objects to be uncovered
·6 unique allies providing guidance in your quest

Sunday, June 28, 2009

KUROS IS HERE! #6 - The Fantasy Art of Kuros

For more artwork from Kuros, visit The Fantasy Art of Computer Games

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Help Katya restore balance to Kuros™ in this hidden object adventure by SandLot Games!

When Katya, a young explorer with no memory of her past, awakens on Kuros™, she finds a mysterious alien world teetering on the brink of destruction. Determined to piece together her forgotten life, she sets out to explore her strange surroundings.

With the guidance of six unique allies, help Katya explore five elemental realms – Wood, Fire, Water, Metal, and Aether – and heal the mysterious and damaged glyphstones that govern the landscape. Collect quest-related hidden objects, construct useful items and unique power-ups, and solve mind-bending puzzles to repair the stones and restore balance to this mystical world.

Kuros, a hidden object adventure with stunning visuals and addictive gameplay, unfolds over 25 unique locations in 5 magical element-themed realms. With more than 100 useful hidden objects and over 30 mind-bending mini-game puzzles, discover the mysteries of Kuros today!

·Over 25 unique locations in 5 magical realms
·Over 30 mini-game puzzles
·More than 100 hidden objects to be uncovered
·6 unique allies providing guidance in your quest

KUROS IS HERE! #5 - The Fantasy Art of Kuros

For more artwork from Kuros, visit The Fantasy Art of Computer Games

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Help Katya restore balance to Kuros™ in this hidden object adventure by SandLot Games!

When Katya, a young explorer with no memory of her past, awakens on Kuros™, she finds a mysterious alien world teetering on the brink of destruction. Determined to piece together her forgotten life, she sets out to explore her strange surroundings.

With the guidance of six unique allies, help Katya explore five elemental realms – Wood, Fire, Water, Metal, and Aether – and heal the mysterious and damaged glyphstones that govern the landscape. Collect quest-related hidden objects, construct useful items and unique power-ups, and solve mind-bending puzzles to repair the stones and restore balance to this mystical world.

Kuros, a hidden object adventure with stunning visuals and addictive gameplay, unfolds over 25 unique locations in 5 magical element-themed realms. With more than 100 useful hidden objects and over 30 mind-bending mini-game puzzles, discover the mysteries of Kuros today!

·Over 25 unique locations in 5 magical realms
·Over 30 mini-game puzzles
·More than 100 hidden objects to be uncovered
·6 unique allies providing guidance in your quest

KUROS IS HERE! - More beautiful fantasy art, and a connection with Glyph







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KUROS IS HERE!
$9.99 for a limited time

Hi Everyone!

As you may now know, I have been one of the very few lucky people to be allowed a peek at Sandlot Games's new Hidden Object Adventure, KUROS. Here are more screens from the preview. Today, we highlight the Ancient Barrow, where you get your first taste of drawing glyphs.

Although SandLot Games says Kuros is related to their (also beautifully illustrated) Glyph 2 games only in name, drawing glyphs is just one of the ways that Kuros seems to be set in that world.

(Stay tuned to this Blog all this week for more screenshots and gorgeous art from KUROS!)

18 - Ancient Barrow 04 - statue puzzle clue

20 - Ancient Barrow 06 - door rhyme

21 - Ancient Barrow 07 - drawing glyphs

Help Katya restore balance to Kuros™ in this hidden object adventure by SandLot Games!

When Katya, a young explorer with no memory of her past, awakens on Kuros™, she finds a mysterious alien world teetering on the brink of destruction. Determined to piece together her forgotten life, she sets out to explore her strange surroundings.

With the guidance of six unique allies, help Katya explore five elemental realms – Wood, Fire, Water, Metal, and Aether – and heal the mysterious and damaged glyphstones that govern the landscape. Collect quest-related hidden objects, construct useful items and unique power-ups, and solve mind-bending puzzles to repair the stones and restore balance to this mystical world.

Kuros, a hidden object adventure with stunning visuals and addictive gameplay, unfolds over 25 unique locations in 5 magical element-themed realms. With more than 100 useful hidden objects and over 30 mind-bending mini-game puzzles, discover the mysteries of Kuros today!

·Over 25 unique locations in 5 magical realms
·Over 30 mini-game puzzles
·More than 100 hidden objects to be uncovered
·6 unique allies providing guidance in your quest

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Kuros is Coming #4 - The Fantasy Art of Kuros

For more artwork from Kuros, visit The Fantasy Art of Computer Games

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Help Katya restore balance to Kuros™ in this hidden object adventure by SandLot Games!

When Katya, a young explorer with no memory of her past, awakens on Kuros™, she finds a mysterious alien world teetering on the brink of destruction. Determined to piece together her forgotten life, she sets out to explore her strange surroundings.

With the guidance of six unique allies, help Katya explore five elemental realms – Wood, Fire, Water, Metal, and Aether – and heal the mysterious and damaged glyphstones that govern the landscape. Collect quest-related hidden objects, construct useful items and unique power-ups, and solve mind-bending puzzles to repair the stones and restore balance to this mystical world.

Kuros, a hidden object adventure with stunning visuals and addictive gameplay, unfolds over 25 unique locations in 5 magical element-themed realms. With more than 100 useful hidden objects and over 30 mind-bending mini-game puzzles, discover the mysteries of Kuros today!

·Over 25 unique locations in 5 magical realms
·Over 30 mini-game puzzles
·More than 100 hidden objects to be uncovered
·6 unique allies providing guidance in your quest

Kuros is Coming #3 - The Fantasy Art of Kuros

For more artwork from Kuros, visit The Fantasy Art of Computer Games

barrows_inside

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Help Katya restore balance to Kuros™ in this hidden object adventure by SandLot Games!

When Katya, a young explorer with no memory of her past, awakens on Kuros™, she finds a mysterious alien world teetering on the brink of destruction. Determined to piece together her forgotten life, she sets out to explore her strange surroundings.

With the guidance of six unique allies, help Katya explore five elemental realms – Wood, Fire, Water, Metal, and Aether – and heal the mysterious and damaged glyphstones that govern the landscape. Collect quest-related hidden objects, construct useful items and unique power-ups, and solve mind-bending puzzles to repair the stones and restore balance to this mystical world.

Kuros, a hidden object adventure with stunning visuals and addictive gameplay, unfolds over 25 unique locations in 5 magical element-themed realms. With more than 100 useful hidden objects and over 30 mind-bending mini-game puzzles, discover the mysteries of Kuros today!

·Over 25 unique locations in 5 magical realms
·Over 30 mini-game puzzles
·More than 100 hidden objects to be uncovered
·6 unique allies providing guidance in your quest

Friday, June 26, 2009

Kuros is Coming #2 - The Fantasy Art of Kuros

For more artwork from Kuros, visit The Fantasy Art of Computer Games

hermitage_inside_light

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Help Katya restore balance to Kuros™ in this hidden object adventure by SandLot Games!

When Katya, a young explorer with no memory of her past, awakens on Kuros™, she finds a mysterious alien world teetering on the brink of destruction. Determined to piece together her forgotten life, she sets out to explore her strange surroundings.

With the guidance of six unique allies, help Katya explore five elemental realms – Wood, Fire, Water, Metal, and Aether – and heal the mysterious and damaged glyphstones that govern the landscape. Collect quest-related hidden objects, construct useful items and unique power-ups, and solve mind-bending puzzles to repair the stones and restore balance to this mystical world.

Kuros, a hidden object adventure with stunning visuals and addictive gameplay, unfolds over 25 unique locations in 5 magical element-themed realms. With more than 100 useful hidden objects and over 30 mind-bending mini-game puzzles, discover the mysteries of Kuros today!

·Over 25 unique locations in 5 magical realms
·Over 30 mini-game puzzles
·More than 100 hidden objects to be uncovered
·6 unique allies providing guidance in your quest

KUROS IS COMING - First Impressions of the Preview Version

In Three (3) Days -- KUROS WILL BE HERE.

Hi Everyone!

As you may now know, I have been one of the very few lucky people to be allowed a peek at Sandlot Games's new Hidden Object Adventure, KUROS. Here are some screens from the preview.

First impressions:
Full voice-overs for the main character! This totally adds to the immersion. (Plus the choice for the main character's voice is mature and with a hint of tough self-sufficiency. No hapless chick here. and yes, she has a tight leather outfit, but no gratuitous skin except for the fashionable exposed midriff.).

The Hidden Object portion follows in the best tradition of this sort of "adventure" game. Like the old classics King's Quest and newer games like Secret Missions: Mata Hari and the Kaiser's Submarines and Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet, you are not presented with screen after screen after screen of backdrops cluttered with rubbish often scaled inappropriately in tricky and unlikely places simply to test your powers of observation. Instead, you are tasked to find things to accomplish tasks and the local objects are plausibly placed.

Here are screens showing the very early task of getting your bag. You need to find what are initially unlikely objects, and you're rewarded by seeing how they are put together into an inventive tool!

(Stay tuned to this Blog all this week for more screenshots and gorgeous art from KUROS!)

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Help Katya restore balance to Kuros™ in this hidden object adventure by SandLot Games!

When Katya, a young explorer with no memory of her past, awakens on Kuros™, she finds a mysterious alien world teetering on the brink of destruction. Determined to piece together her forgotten life, she sets out to explore her strange surroundings.

With the guidance of six unique allies, help Katya explore five elemental realms – Wood, Fire, Water, Metal, and Aether – and heal the mysterious and damaged glyphstones that govern the landscape. Collect quest-related hidden objects, construct useful items and unique power-ups, and solve mind-bending puzzles to repair the stones and restore balance to this mystical world.

Kuros, a hidden object adventure with stunning visuals and addictive gameplay, unfolds over 25 unique locations in 5 magical element-themed realms. With more than 100 useful hidden objects and over 30 mind-bending mini-game puzzles, discover the mysteries of Kuros today!

·Over 25 unique locations in 5 magical realms
·Over 30 mini-game puzzles
·More than 100 hidden objects to be uncovered
·6 unique allies providing guidance in your quest

Kuros is Coming #1 - The Fantasy Art of Kuros



Help Katya restore balance to Kuros™ in this hidden object adventure by SandLot Games!

When Katya, a young explorer with no memory of her past, awakens on Kuros™, she finds a mysterious alien world teetering on the brink of destruction. Determined to piece together her forgotten life, she sets out to explore her strange surroundings.

With the guidance of six unique allies, help Katya explore five elemental realms – Wood, Fire, Water, Metal, and Aether – and heal the mysterious and damaged glyphstones that govern the landscape. Collect quest-related hidden objects, construct useful items and unique power-ups, and solve mind-bending puzzles to repair the stones and restore balance to this mystical world.

Kuros, a hidden object adventure with stunning visuals and addictive gameplay, unfolds over 25 unique locations in 5 magical element-themed realms. With more than 100 useful hidden objects and over 30 mind-bending mini-game puzzles, discover the mysteries of Kuros today!

·Over 25 unique locations in 5 magical realms
·Over 30 mini-game puzzles
·More than 100 hidden objects to be uncovered
·6 unique allies providing guidance in your quest

Thursday, June 25, 2009

KUROS IS COMING


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Hi Everyone!

We are extremely pleased to present you, in partnership with SandLot Games, an extensive sneak preview of gorgeous fantasy artwork from their upcoming Hidden Object Adventure Game, KUROS. Come and see the beautifully drawn scenes, locations, and character portraits!

It's not yet available, but it's coming soon!

KUROS IS COMING.

Over the next week this blog will be showing preview artwork from this game at 0600 PST and 1800 PST every day. Is it more imaginative, immersive, and intriguing than Myst? To really find out, you'll have to play the game.

The fastest way to inquire about it is to tweet SandLot Games or talk to them on their FaceBook page.

Enjoy!

Cool Minis - The Fantasy Art of Anima Tactics

Hi Everyone!

You may recall my blog post on the Anima RPG. Related to it is a tabletop miniatures tactical combat game, Anima Tactics, and you can view many of the miniatures at CoolMiniOrNot. Each mini is fully painted, and in the background is the artwork of for the character the miniature is meant to represent. Even if you don't like how the miniature turned out, you can still enjoy the beautiful anime-ish art.
(Incidentally, the Spanish site has a very nice flash on the title page.)

Anima Tactics - Fallen Angel Ophiel

Anima Tactics - Jaing Pao

Anima Tactics - Danielle Meris

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Heroic Portraits - The Fantasy Art of Dungeon Siege II

Hi Everyone!




As you know, my website presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games. I quite recently embarked on a massive update to my Dungeon Siege II: Broken World section.

Here is a selection of character portraits you may see when installing the game.

Story Character Portraits

Monday, June 22, 2009

The Fantasy Art of David Munoz Velazquez

Hi Everyone!

As you know, my website presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.

Today, I'd like to introduce the art of David Munoz Velazquez. You may read a couple of in-depth interviews with the artist at Dark Wolf's Fantasy Reviews and CG Channel.

Hunter by Munoz Velazquez

Batman by Munoz Velazquez

Saturday, June 20, 2009

The Fantasy Art of Fabio Barboni

Hi Everyone!

As you know, my website presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.

Today, I'd like to introduce the art of Fabio Barboni.

Metamorfosi by Fabio Barboni

Dearest Prince by Fabio Barboni

Alcina by Fabio Barboni

Turquoise by Fabio Barboni

Thursday, June 18, 2009

The Fantasy Art of Linda Ravenscroft

Hi Everyone!

As you know, my website presently showcases the fantasy art of computer games, so there's a lot of art out there that doesn't fit there at the moment. I can, however, introduce it to you on this blog.

Today, I'd like to introduce the art of Linda Ravenscroft. Unfortunately, her website (http://www.lindaravenscroft.com) appears to have disappeared as early as June 19th, 2009 and the link provided takes you to her MySpace page instead. You can also search for her on FaceBook -- she has her own profile, and what appears to be a third-party fan page.
Thank God for free sites like MySpace, Facebook, and Blogger!

The Master Plan by Linda Ravenscroft

The Master Plan top detail by Linda Ravenscroft

Tree Spirit 1 by Linda Ravenscroft

Phoenix Rising tattoo from artwork by Linda Ravenscroft

Phoenix Rising by Linda Ravenscroft

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