Go back 30 or 40 years, and video game cover art had some clear issues. It didn’t always follow precise style guides. It was frequently made in a vacuum by someone who had no idea what the game looked ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Stubbs covers esports, competitive games and the creator economy. The 1990s revolutionized gaming. As the decade that saw the ...

Box art covers are crucial but could mislead: iconic like Super Metroid or atrocious like Pro Wrestling's confusing images. Unusual box art can deviate from gameplay: Phalanx's old man and Glover's ...