A premium gaming journal delivering thought-provoking stories, insightful features and carefully curated art from industry talent. [lock-on] Volume 005, the newest instalment in our series of quarterly journals, is the most robust yet. Every section is entirely tailored to its subject. Die-cut pages and dynamic layouts breathe more life into our cultural exploration of games than even the elaborate spreads of Volume 004. 

Our evolved design principles are matched by more robust narratives, accentuated by industry names who offer perspective to our prose. From Naughty Dog’s Matthew Gallant, to Nazih Fares' story about getting beyond the misconception of gaming in the Arab world, to Half Mermaid’s Sam Barlow, more than twenty of the included essays explore the medium alongside the visionaries who shape it. 

Featuring concept art galleries and long-form interviews, 005 offers an intimate look behind the curtain of game development while also reimagining its output through expressive visual lenses. The harmony of textual analysis, evocative artwork, and exclusive materials will resonate with all curious games enthusiasts.

[lock-on] Volume 005 offers myriad entry points into its over 260-page journey across 2022’s biggest games and the industry’s illustrious past.

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• 260+ Pages (Softcover & Hardcover)

• Limited Edition Hardcover

• Individually Numbered Hardcover

• 245 x 200 mm

• Custom OBI Strip & Branding

• Perfect Bound

• Litho Print

• 130 gsm Premium Silk Matt Paper Stock