As gaming rises in popularity and is becoming accepted into mainstream society as a viable form of media, so too is the art behind it. Into the Pixel is an exhibition of work from some of the industry's most talented concept artists, and takes a wide variety of entries from international artists.

At this year's D.I.C.E. Summit in Las Vegas, selections from the 2005 and 2006 Into the Pixel programs were on display, and were auctioned off to attendees. Pieces came from all corners of the industry, with titles like God of War, Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence, Kirby: Canvas Curse, and more all represented.

Below are a few shots of some of the pieces on display. For more information, including an online gallery, head over to the Into the Pixel Web site.

Left: "Kirby-ful Color," Tomoko Kitada for Kirby: Canvas Curse. Right: "Titan's Head," Eduardo Gonzales for God of War.

Left: "In the Garden of Eva," Yuji Shinkawa for Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence. Right: "Soldier," Clarence Lansang and Alan Hunter for Shadow Ops: Red Mercury.