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Back To Basics: Animating South Park: The Game

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by Ben Hanson on December 23, 2011 at 12:05 PM

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Shon Stewart is an animation geek. He animated some 2D projects while in college but quickly learned the art of 3D animation for projects like Fallout: New Vegas. Now he's the lead animator on South Park: The Game and his primary directive is to dissect the animation of South Park and recreate it for Obsidian Entertainment's new RPG: every geek's dream. Watch the video to learn how the team at Obsidian analyzed movement on South Park, how closely they work with the animators of the show, and why Shon Stewart has the perfect job.

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Filed under: Feature, THQ, Video Feature, 225, Obsidian, South Park RPG, South Park

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by isaac clarke Friday, December 23, 2011 at 12:16 PM

Um, first?
by thatfoxguy Friday, December 23, 2011 at 12:16 PM

Um, second?
by Ace Delos Santos Friday, December 23, 2011 at 12:21 PM

at like 4:55 Cartman is holding Arkham City :o
by Hobo Baggins Friday, December 23, 2011 at 12:23 PM

If the soundtrack does not include "Gay Fish", it has already failed.
by The guy who is meh Friday, December 23, 2011 at 12:23 PM

i suppose animating South Park must be far easier animating other shows.
by darkangelvxvx Friday, December 23, 2011 at 12:24 PM

"Animating" and "South Park" don't belong in the same sentence <
by wickemic Friday, December 23, 2011 at 12:45 PM

He clearly loves what he does.
by Rich Friday, December 23, 2011 at 12:53 PM

I Love south park but I'm gonna stay skeptical about the game. Even with all the coverage and things gi has shown, it definitely looks good and just like the show, but it's tough turning licenses into games that are actually fun to play.
by Kazama Blood Friday, December 23, 2011 at 12:56 PM

Man these interviews are boring. Can we see some gameplay please???
by PIZZAKING92 Friday, December 23, 2011 at 12:57 PM

Um, eleventh?
by SpartanKangaroo Friday, December 23, 2011 at 01:10 PM

Im really excited for this game i hope it turns out so good.
by Ryan Friday, December 23, 2011 at 01:13 PM

Looks like this is going to be the best South Park game ever
by LunarStarFox Friday, December 23, 2011 at 02:02 PM

I want his game setup...it looks awesome. :o

Its pretty epic how they're really making sure to get every part of the southpark style in game.
by recap60 Friday, December 23, 2011 at 02:40 PM

when it zooms out at the 6 minute mark do you guys notice he has an xbox controller :) no comment......
by MafiaMarble Friday, December 23, 2011 at 03:06 PM

I like South Park, but I don't think I'll be able to get into this game. It just does not appeal to me. I can see why it appeals to other people, though.
by Daniel Friday, December 23, 2011 at 03:12 PM

Hurry up and get me this game
by Bloboid Friday, December 23, 2011 at 03:55 PM

Huh
by t4tht Friday, December 23, 2011 at 04:28 PM

Can we PLEASE see the game now?
by frog2011 Friday, December 23, 2011 at 05:06 PM

First!!!!!!!!!

Oh wait 19th sorry.
by Zachary Pligge Friday, December 23, 2011 at 05:13 PM

Great video!! Love all of these tidbits for the South Park game. I'm stoked!

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