From ASCII to Pixel Art and Back
Game Developer
MAY 15, 2024
I'm developing a 2.5D pixel art game on my old text-mode engine. A character-based ASCII engine can handle this task, it just needs a couple of upgrades.
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Game Developer
MAY 15, 2024
I'm developing a 2.5D pixel art game on my old text-mode engine. A character-based ASCII engine can handle this task, it just needs a couple of upgrades.
Game Developer
JUNE 20, 2024
This article explores how emotional design features - colours and shapes - influence player perception of pixel art characters. By understanding these design elements, game developers can create characters that elicit specific emotional responses, improving player engagement and retention.
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Game Developer
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The new studio is aiming to make a 4X strategy game for the mobile market that can stand with similar titles from Chinese developers.
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PreMortem.Games
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I thought that the core mechanic in this 2D game was extraordinary, so I contacted the developers. Painterly Pixel Art Myllys started his career in 2007 doing pixel art and he really wanted to go back to explore if he could bring something new to the style. So, he wanted to be experimental and try something new. “I
PreMortem.Games
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AWS Games
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AWS Games
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AWS Games
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GamesIndustry.biz
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PreMortem.Games
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CG Spectrum
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PreMortem.Games
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Pixel Federation is still the biggest game studio in the country, both in employment (270 workers) and revenue. All these numbers and more interesting facts about the Slovakian games industry are taken from the annual report from the Slovak Game Developers Association (SGDA). of companies reporting challenges in hiring them.
Game From Scratch
MARCH 13, 2023
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Unity Blog
JUNE 27, 2023
Every object, every system, and every pixel in games will eventually be touched by AI. Get to know Unity’s newest AI products for creators: Unity Muse, an expansive platform for AI-driven assistance during creation, and Unity Sentis, which enables developers to embed neural networks in the Unity Runtime.
GamesIndustry.biz
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DameDev.tv
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Rick Davidson & Tim Ruswick* are joined by Reece Geofroy to talk all things pixel art and how to get good at it. We also have a new Pixel Characters course from Reece, you can check that out here. You can also check out Reece’s pixel art game Monster Tribe on Steam. Anyone can get started with no prior knowledge.
PreMortem.Games
JULY 4, 2023
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PreMortem.Games
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Development studio Gametopia has translated their love and admiration for the works of the author into an original tale, told through a pixel perfect point-and-click adventure. We think it is a timeless game, both for the pixel art and for the theme of the game”, says Gonzáles. “We For us, Verne is just taking its first steps.
Game Development News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
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PreMortem.Games
JULY 29, 2024
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PreMortem.Games
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At Unite 2024, Unity’s development team introduced a series of advanced GPU optimization techniques aimed at improving rendering performance across various platforms. Whether you are developing for high-end PCs, consoles, or mobile devices, these methods are critical for delivering visually rich, smooth-running applications.
PreMortem.Games
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The game’s graphics showcase a distinctive fusion of modern 3D visuals with a nostalgic pixel-art look. This approach, especially when combined with pixel art, created a visually appealing effect that resonated with me.” “This approach, especially when combined with pixel art, created a visually appealing effect that resonated with me.”
PreMortem.Games
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Starloop Studios
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Indie DB
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Handcrafted from scratch by an AAA developer gone rogue and a visionary artist, it will offer a modern take on pixel art. Kiyo is a new single player 2D platform adventure. Have a sneak peek at some of the gameplay and technical features that we are.
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PreMortem.Games
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PreMortem.Games
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Game Refinery
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Game From Scratch
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PreMortem.Games
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PreMortem.Games
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With its stylized blend of pixelated 2D characters against realistic 3D backdrops, Detective Dotson boasts a visual flair that truly sets the game apart. We use pixel characters to represent people of India as the endearing and expressive lot that we are!” That choice was very much deliberate. “We
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Cocos
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PreMortem.Games
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PreMortem.Games
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