Area_2: 100 Graphic Designers, 10 Curators

One of the ultimate references for the graphic designers bookshelf – Area 2 follows on from the success and format of the first book Area. This design resource has been collated by 10 of the worlds top designers and critics with each selecting 10 influential graphic designers, to in total feature 100 contemporary graphic designers from around the world.

Before even opening to see what’s inside, the books cover strikes of fine craftsmanship with it’s textile material overlay and carefully stuck on text headers. It becomes clear that the quality cover design itself is a statement to the collection of quality works contained within. The book’s grid-less, open layout lets the images speak for themselves, forming a cornerstone reference in any graphic designers library collection.

Sony’s 2008 E3 Press Conference

It’s that time of the year again.. A time where all the big names in the Gaming industry converge on one city for the biggest Video Game conference in the world.  Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo go head to head in an all out war to see who can put on the best show and grab the most attention.

Out of all the shows that were put on, Sony had the best in my opinion, as usual. Call me bi est but the Playstation 3 has one of the best line up of games and one of my favorite hosts Jack Tretton.

Follow the jump to check out the highlights of Sony’s E3 Press Conference, including Resistance 2, Killzone 2, Final Fantasy XIII and the new PSN on demand video store!

Space Invaders 30th Anniversary

2008 marks the 30th Anniversary for the classic ‘Space Invaders’.  One of the most monumental games in the history of man-kind, where the player would shoot waves of aliens with a laser gun.  Upon the release in 1978 it caused a shortage of Yen all over Japan and earned game developer Taito over US$ 500 million in revenue.

In celebration a remake of the classic has been release by Taito, namely ‘Space Invaders Extreme’.  If you happen to own a Sony PSP or Nintendo DS, do yourself a favor and grab this absolute A grade reincarnation of possibly the most influencial video game to grace planet earth.