The process of creating a character design is often full of hurdles. Although many of the well-known characters from cartoons, advertising and films look straightforward, in actual fact, a vast amount ...

Creating characters is about much more than making cool or beautiful art. At its core, any design is a problem-solving process, one that balances form and function (see our character design tips). As ...

Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck is a writer for Collider. He grew up creating lists, stories, and worlds, which led to his love of anime and video games. He attended Sheridan College where he earned an Honours ...

Thirty years on from Pokémon first breaking out of Japan, it's tempting to frame the anniversary as pure nostalgia, a moment to remember your first time playing Red and Blue on Game Boy and Nintendo ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Lightning from Final Fantasy 13 is iconic due to her character design ...