{"product_id":"god-of-war-20th-anniversary-arcade","title":"GOD OF WAR 20TH ANNIVERSARY ARCADE + EXHIBITION \/ GALLERY NUCLEUS \/ 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROJECT +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGallery Nucleus and Santa Monica Studio invited artist Jose Mertz, representing Tigers N Torches, to participate in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGod of War 20th Anniversary Exhibition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, celebrating two decades of the franchise through original artwork, collectibles, concept work, memorabilia, and special releases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the exhibition, Mertz \/ TNT developed the visual treatment for a limited-edition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGod of War (2018) Phantasy Arcade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecollectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe project translated the world of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGod of War (2018)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into a compact arcade format through original illustration, character-driven graphics, and custom cabinet artwork. The physical piece was hand assembled in black acrylic with archival vinyl graphics, internal illumination behind the screen and marquee, and released in an edition of 20.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interactive 3D presentation expands the original concept into a full-size arcade reference while preserving the visual language of the physical piece. The digital version pushes the cabinet further with dimensional controls, illuminated coin slots, screen glass, a backlit marquee, and a more fully realized arcade silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D VIEWER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Click or tap the model to activate it. Allow a few seconds for the 3D file to load, then click + drag to rotate and explore the cabinet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn additional original illustration by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJose Mertz \/ Tigers N Torches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was produced as a limited-edition print and exhibited in the main gallery as part of the anniversary presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final media slide features a recap video from the exhibition and opening event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROJECT DETAILS +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClient \/ Exhibition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e God of War 20th Anniversary Exhibition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gallery Nucleus, Alhambra, California\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e March 15 to March 23, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e God of War (2018) Phantasy Arcade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jose Mertz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tigers N Torches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScope:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Illustration, visual direction, graphic treatment, cabinet artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Format:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-assembled black acrylic collectible\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Edition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraphics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Archival vinyl adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Internally illuminated screen + marquee\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3D Presentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Interactive reconstruction, stills + exhibition footage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/3539\/6558\/files\/Screenshot_2026-09-28_at_5.49.57_PM.png?v=1790632261\" alt=\"\" width=\"54\" height=\"51\"\u003e  \u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/3539\/6558\/files\/5278183.png?v=1790632387\" alt=\"\" width=\"52\" height=\"52\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003e  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/3539\/6558\/files\/da6mjxh-2631eb1a-3779-4a52-b63d-82efb14e5c5f.png?v=1790632491\" alt=\"\" width=\"154\" height=\"40\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tigers N Torches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48405833089230,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/3539\/6558\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-28at7.16.12PM.png?v=1790637391","url":"https:\/\/tigersntorches.com\/products\/god-of-war-20th-anniversary-arcade","provider":"Tigers N Torches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}