About Corebound
Corebound: Realms of Dominion is an original trading card game built from the ground up to merge strategic depth, immersive worldbuilding, and modern design innovation. Created by a designer with a background in art, technology, and systems thinking, Corebound represents years of creative exploration across digital design, 3D modeling, and interactive media.
The project officially began on November 16th, 2025, starting as a concept to reimagine what a trading card game could feel like in both physical and digital spaces. Drawing inspiration from genre leaders while pushing beyond their limitations, Corebound introduces a fully original universe shaped around twelve distinct factions, each with its own identity, mechanics, and visual language.
Creator Background
Corebound was developed by Matthew Teada, a graduate from East Stroudsburg University with a degree in Integrated Art & Design. His experience spans graphic design, product design, 3D modeling, prototyping, UX/UI, and interactive systems.
With a foundation built through academic training in art and design, combined with years of real-world problem solving and leadership experience, this project reflects both technical precision and creative vision.
The goal from the beginning was not just to create a game, but to build a cohesive system— one where gameplay, visuals, and user experience all work together seamlessly.
A New Era of Card Design
Corebound stands at the forefront of a new wave in game development through its use of AI-assisted illustration workflows. Every card is designed through a hybrid process that combines human creative direction with advanced generative tools.
- Rapid visual iteration while maintaining artistic consistency
- Highly detailed and cinematic card art across all factions
- A scalable system for expanding the game’s universe over time
Rather than replacing the role of the artist, AI is used as a tool to enhance and accelerate the creative process, making Corebound one of the first trading card games to fully embrace this workflow at its foundation.
The Vision
Strategy
Each of the twelve factions introduces unique mechanics that reward skill, planning, and adaptability.
Immersion
From faction identities to battlefield effects, every element is designed to pull players deeper into the world.
Evolution
Corebound is designed to grow—expanding through new cards, factions, and both physical and digital experiences.
Looking Forward
Corebound: Realms of Dominion is more than a single release. It is an evolving project with ambitions that extend into competitive play, digital integration, and a fully realized universe of interconnected content.
This is only the beginning.