In a world where violent, action-based, and adrenaline fuelled entertainment reigns supreme (mostly), it’s always wise to take the opportunity for a different experience. Eastshade is a peaceful environmentally built journey from the artistic mind of Danny Weinbaum and developed by the aptly named Eastshade Studios.

We’ve been thinking about ‘cosy‘ gaming on our podcast recently, and Eastshade is a perfect example.

Players are asked to ‘capture the world on canvas’ as they step into the boots of a travelling painter, exploring the mysterious land. Meeting a diverse range of anthropomorphic animal characters, the painter learns about the beautifully crafted surrounding environment, its deep lore, and hidden treasures.

We were lucky enough to chat with Weinbaum about his imaginative concept development, homogenising video games, and experience as both a 3D visual artist and games developer.