Feature Page Analysis

Metal Slug: Concept Art

Having the concept art to show one of the key aspects of a game. A topic I can talk about when talking in my feature.Interesting composition accompanied with a summary with the importance of this games artwork.


The Ultimate Years: The History
Flat colors and a font that imitate the 80's style of video games accompanied by sprites (artwork). The layout of the second page with the the history on the left and released games on the right help separate the information for an easier read for the audience. Explanations of the game are imprtant, they help spark interest in for a particular game either an aspect of a game or a person/ompany involved.

The Legacy of Psygnosis: Looking back on a company and some of their games
Font: White with sans-serif
Layout: Separating the information by department from art to directors


Similarities: Solid color background
Sprites of games around the magazine pertaining to the article in that page
Sans-Serif font with some style text to match the game it is representing
Nice layout for pictures for moving the eye around the page 
White borders surrounding the picture









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