I took a course in computer graphics, where I learned tools for creating digital images. During my final year at art school, I landed an internship creating educational animations for community colleges and workshops using Deluxe Paint, involving many hand-drawn animations and environments. After graduation, I started my career at Midway Games in 1991. This is where my 30+ year journey in video games began. NBA JAM was the first coin-op/arcade title I worked on, creating the court, audience, player heads, title screen, and cabinet art design.

After NBA JAM, I was asked to work on Mortal Kombat II Arcade, which was an immediate yes! My art style, which leans towards fantasy and surrealism, was perfectly suited for developing many environmental looks. It was like a dream job to create something on paper and see it come to life in the game. I contributed many years to what is now the Mortal Kombat franchise. Mortal Kombat 4 was our last arcade version before transitioning to console (PlayStation and Xbox). During this time, our team grew, and I took on more art direction tasks.

When Midway Games was acquired by Warner Bros. Entertainment, Netherrealm Studios was born. In 2010, we released our first title, and my focus shifted more towards concept art. Over the years, my responsibilities varied based on the needs of the marketing department, including game renders, toy designs, and ad campaigns. I also worked with the studio's cinema department, handling tasks from animatics and storyboarding to designing environmental transitions and fatality ideas for our roster of characters. Additionally, I contributed to the mobile game division, assisting with concepts and environmental lighting.

I continue to create my own artwork for galleries and fundraisers. I also volunteer at my children's middle school, doing set designs and art for school plays.

Overall, I cannot see myself doing anything that is not art-related for a job.

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-Tony Goskie

 

 

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REFERENCES:          Ed Boon                    CEO / Creative Director | Netherrealm Studios

                                    Steve Beran              Director of Art | Netherrealm Studios

                                    Eugene Jarvis          Raw Thrills

                                    Mark Turmell             Zynga