Kode Abdo, also known as Bosslogic, has come far from his MySpace beginnings in graphic design. Since his work has made it so far in the realm of social media, he’s found opportunities to cross the threshold between fan-art and true commercial work for companies. One key example of this work would be his cover art for the Triple-A game, Assassin’s Creed – Valhalla.

The cover was revealed alongside other media to promote the game’s reveal, and the whole design process was livestreamed online. Fans got a peek into him and his team’s design process, straight from scratch. The piece ties in the game’s time period and viking theme into one clear piece that illustrates the game’s focus. 

The piece wasn’t just a piece of discarded marketing collateral, but an experience for fans to enjoy as the game came to light. Seeing a fan like them grow to such a huge scale, and create a work of art to celebrate a new game with his own fans in virtually-streamed tow. 

Designs and experiences like this are what separate Bosslogic from the increasingly corporate landscape that these media companies can reside in – Kode shows how a fan like him can still impact the greater landscape of gaming.

 

Works Cited:

Hall, Nick. “Interview: Bosslogic Explains His Incredible Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Artwork.” Man of Many, 4 Aug. 2021, https://manofmany.com/entertainment/gaming/bosslogic-reveals-assassins-creed-valhalla.