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«FAR: Lone Sails» selected for the 2018 «Into The Pixel» collection

«FAR: Lone Sails» (c) Okomotive

Another international  recognition for Okomotive‘s «FAR: Lone Sails»: the game has just been announced as part of the 2018 «Into the Pixel» collection.

Co-produced by the ESA (Entertainment Software Association) and the AIAS (Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences), the «Into the Pixel» collection honors the best artistic works of the year from video game artists, reviewed by a jury panel from the video game and fine art world.

The 16 selected works are then exhibited during E3 2018 in Los Angeles, the world’s premier trade show for computer, video and mobile games.

Commenting on the 2018 collection, Jurist Nola Dolan said «The 2018 ITP collection demonstrates the strength of the video game today. These 16 pieces are both deep in skill and broad in style, reflecting the many talented submissions that were reviewed. There is no question as to the boundless creativity and skill of artists and their studios throughout the industry. These winners shine»

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