Cloverleaf Radio Presents: Bally/Midway Artist, Paul E. Niemeyer returns! "Pac-Man" "Mortal Kombat"

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Cloverleaf Radio's host "The Host with the Most" Jimmy Falcon welcomes back legendary artist for Bally/Midway as well many other projects (Including the legendary cabinet art on the ORIGINAL Mortal Kombat, Paul E. Niemeyer! Biography via https://www.malicemediallc.com/paulniemeyer Paul E. Niemeyer embarked on his journey in the realm of video game art, honing his skills under the tutelage of industry luminary P. Farris in the esteemed art department of Bally/Midway from 1982 to 1984. During his tenure at Bally/Midway, Paul left an indelible mark on gaming history, lending his artistic prowess to iconic titles such as Tapper, PacMan Plus, Super PacMan, Professor PacMan, TRON, Satan's Hollow, Spy Hunter, WACKO, and numerous other prototype games, contributing to the vibrant tapestry of arcade entertainment. In 1984, Paul embraced the freedom of freelance work, embarking on a dual career path as a designer and illustrator in the bustling landscape of Chicago's advertising agencies while continuing to shape the visual landscape of video games. Among his freelance endeavors, none garnered more acclaim than his involvement with the groundbreaking Mortal Kombat franchise. In 1992, Paul's deft handiwork culminated in the final illustrations of the Mortal Kombat logo and the striking artwork adorning cabinets, control panels, and headers, forever cementing his legacy within the annals of gaming history.