Game Maker's Sketchbook announces selections for 2026 showcase
The Game Maker's Sketchbook has revealed its selections for the 2026 showcase, featuring notable entries from various games. This year's showcase includes concept art, character designs, and storyboards from titles like Pragmata and Borderlands 4. The works will be displayed at the Summer Game Fest: Play Days in Los Angeles from June 6 to June 8.
- ▪The Game Maker's Sketchbook is supported by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, Iam8bit, and Fortyseven Communications.
- ▪The entries were reviewed by a diverse jury panel comprising game artists and industry representatives.
- ▪Prints of the showcased works can be pre-ordered until June 25, with proceeds supporting charitable initiatives.
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Home News Game Maker's Sketchbook announces selections for 2026 showcase This year's entries include art from the likes of Pragmata, Borderlands 4, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Monument Valley 3 Image credit: Soft Rains <img alt="Sophie McEvoy avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/IMG_6233-copy.jpeg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="1483" height="1412" > News by Sophie McEvoy Staff Writer Published on May 27, 2026 Follow AIAS The Game Maker's Sketchbook has announced the selections for its fifth annual showcase. Supported by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), Iam8bit, and Fortyseven Communications, the Game Maker's Sketchbook showcases artistry in interactive entertainment.
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