From ASCII to Pixel Art and Back
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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.
Leveraging Emotional Design Features to Enhance Character Perception in Pixel Art
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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Webinar Recap: How Mobile Game Developers Are Using IP Collaborations to Enhance LiveOps
Game Refinery
MARCH 27, 2025
For those unfamiliar with Dave the Diver, its an unusual hybrid of an action-adventure diving and fishing game with a restaurant management sim, brought to life with a soothing tropical soundtrack and a colorful pixelated aesthetic.
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Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster games top 3 million copies in two years
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The recent pixel remasters of classic Final Fantasy games are selling well for Square Enix since their staggered release back in 2021.
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Creating dozens of unique pixel worlds for UFO 50
Game Developer
OCTOBER 14, 2024
UFO 50's creators reveal the creative inspirations behind the ambitious faux-retro compilation.
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Pulp fiction and retro gaming in the 21st century: An exploration of the pixel pump subgenre
Game Developer
JULY 27, 2023
Pixel Pulps are text adventure games in which we combine a type of narrative from the first half of the 20th century with home computer graphics and adventure game interface from the '80s.
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Rolling Pixels: Looping Fiasco
Game Developer
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Adding a game turn loop and refactorings
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Bespoke Pixel launches with $25M investment and Ubisoft veteran at the helm
Game Developer
JUNE 5, 2024
The indie studio is based in Barcelona and led by former Ubisoft Massive boss David Polfeldt.
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New developer Juicy Button Games founded by Pixel Gun 3D, Total Battle alums
Game Developer
MAY 30, 2024
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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The gorgeous visuals of Bionic Bay that Juhana Myllys calls Painterly Pixel Art
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 24, 2024
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. He felt that the vast majority of pixel art games were stuck in the past and the 8-bit era. They’re all about how to market your game!
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NetEase Games taps former World of Warcraft lead to create new MMO
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Former Blizzard and Riot veteran Greg Street will lead production on the project, codenamed Ghost, at new studio Fantastic Pixel Castle.
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#Drive Rally by Pixel Perfect Dude is a love letter to the golden age of rally games
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 29, 2024
The low-poly racing game, developed by Polish indie developer Pixel Perfect Dude , feels like a love letter to the PlayStation 1 era of rally games, where you could actually name the top drivers and the cars they drove. “Ah Ah yes those co-pilots!”
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Murder on Space Station 52 - Paper to Pixel: Making a Scene
Game Developer
APRIL 24, 2024
Many people have been speaking about the unique visual style of the game, so I wanted to break down a scene from the game and explain how I created it.
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Pixel Federation goes all-in on AWS with help from Labyrinth Labs
AWS Games
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Mobile game developer and publisher Pixel Federation entertains more than 140M players worldwide with popular mobile games, including ‘ Diggy’s Adventure ,’ ‘ Trainstation 2 ,’ ‘ Puzzle Adventure ,’ and ‘ Port City.’ Sometimes companies are reluctant to move to the cloud because it’s hard to compare costs directly.
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Unity exec: AI tools are "disruption" for video game industry
Game Developer
JUNE 27, 2023
Unity Create president Marc Whitten explains why the company thinks that "every pixel" of a game will one day be "touched by AI."
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A Void Hope by Elden Pixels lacks violence and destruction “We’re proud of that”
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 21, 2023
Now, with the new game A Void Hope coming up on almost 3 years of development, Forslind finds himself juggling his roles as both CEO and Game Designer of his company called Elden Pixels. The moniker ‘Elden Pixels’ wasn’t arbitrarily chosen. We tried again and went for Blind Pixels, which we thought was cool.
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The Wreck 's Florent Maurin muses on the point of indie development
Game Developer
APRIL 14, 2023
"Making games is freaking hard," said The Pixel Hunt's Florent Maurin. You’re heroes and you deserve to feel good about yourselves and your work."
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Prepare for a Mysterious Pixel-based Adventure: 'The Little Witch and the Lost Memories' Pre-Release Page is now on Steam
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Studio Asahi Introduces Debut Game, 'The Little Witch and The Lost Memories
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RPG Maker Beyond Expectations Bundle
Game From Scratch
MARCH 12, 2025
GameFromScratch.com RPG Maker Beyond Expectations Bundle There is a new bundle of interest to game developers, the RPG Maker Beyond Expectations Bundle. The post RPG Maker Beyond Expectations Bundle appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
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Pixel streaming considerations in AWS
AWS Games
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
The cloud can greatly benefit members of the game industry. It provides a robust and secure development and hosting environment with the latest in computing technology. This means developers have computing power when they need it with minimal upfront investment.
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Gerel: Against The Corvus Empire - a pixel art video game by CGS grads
CG Spectrum
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
He decided to start his own indie game development studio, Overwrite Interactive , and create a video game from scratch. For Alan's video game to come to fruition, he needed a team of capable artists to help him. for the pixel artist to use as a base. Pixel art by PieGlitched.
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Only a handful of studios in Slovakia generate the lion share of game revenues
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 2, 2024
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).
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Humble Game Design Book + Pixel Art Course Bundles
Game From Scratch
MARCH 13, 2023
GameFromScratch.com Humble Game Design Book + Pixel Art Course Bundles There are a pair of Humble Bundles of interest to game developers launched today on Humble, the Game Design and AI Featuring Steve Rabin bundle and the Complete Pixel Art Online Course by Mammoth Interactive bundle.
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How To Draw Pixel Art
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.
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PIXEL PERFECT HORROR LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Next month's console launch horrifies us on so many levels.
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The sense of wonder in Verne: The Shape of Fantasy by Gametopia “It’s a tribute”
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 4, 2023
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 We wanted to pay tribute.”
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Played with Fire
MARCH 4, 2024
Ever wondered about the intricacies of game development, particularly in the realm of VR? Join us on an immersive exploration as we delve into the captivating world of creating VR games, uncovering the surprises and insights that have intrigued our talented team throughout the process! Tired of the constraints of reality?
The magical realism of Indonesia in the 90’s captured in A Space for the Unbound
PreMortem.Games
JULY 31, 2024
In the years that followed the team evolved into a game development studio, initially making games for Flash, HTLML5 and mobile, but now expanded to console development as well. A Space for the Unbound is their own developed IP. “We all at Mojiken love cats! It is surely growing.
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Vlad Circus Makes its Haunting Debut Just in Time for Halloween
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
2D pixel-art horror adventure out in mid-October.
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The sense of wonder in Verne: The Shape of Fantasy by Gametopia “It’s a tribute”
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 23, 2024
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 We wanted to pay tribute.”
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How hypothetical milk spills and musings on mortality shaped The Wreck
Game Developer
APRIL 13, 2023
The Pixel Hunt co-founder and The Wreck lead scribe, Florent Maurin, discusses how they worked to imbue their writing with authenticity.
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So long 2023! Thank you for the great game dev stories
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 29, 2023
A stellar year for game releases, that’s for sure. But also a dreadful year for job security in game development, with a heartbreaking 10.000 layoffs. On the last working day of 2023 we take one final look over our shoulder to see what we are leaving behind. This year was a two-faced monster. See you in 2024!
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Try NVIDIA Game Development SDKs in the Interactive RTX Technology Showcase
Nvidia
APRIL 14, 2021
Executable and Project Files Available to Download For Game Developers and Digital Artists [link] Finding ways to improve. Executable and Project Files Available to Download For Game Developers and Digital Artists Finding ways to improve performance and visual fidelity in your games and applications is challenging.
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The Key Differences Between 2D and 3D Animation in Game Development
Big Games
MARCH 28, 2025
In todays dynamic game development world, animation plays a vital role in defining player experiences and shaping game aesthetics. From the pixelated classics of the 80s to todays immersive and realistic graphics, animation has redefined the gaming experience. Lets examine these differences one by one.
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The Role Of Animation & VFX In Video Games
Starloop Studios
JANUARY 5, 2023
Video games have come a long way since their inception. From simple pixel graphics to complex, life-like open worlds, the visuals of modern video games are unparalleled. Animation and VFX are two integral components of game design and development that contribute to [.].
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The magical realism of Indonesia in the 90’s captured in A Space for the Unbound
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 10, 2023
In the years that followed the team evolved into a game development studio, initially making games for Flash, HTLML5 and mobile, but now expanded to console development as well. A Space for the Unbound is their own developed IP. “We all at Mojiken love cats! It is surely growing.
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Top 10 Tools Every Game Developer Needs
iXie gaming
JANUARY 11, 2023
Newbies and developers have always found it difficult in building tools for game development without using programming. However, there are now several online game production tools that enable game developers to rapidly and easily build games. Unity is a game engine for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS.
Best Online Game Development Solutions for Your Smartphones
Big Games
AUGUST 17, 2021
You can create a good game only through a dedicated software or a game engine. Game App Development Solution The demand for game apps on mobile phones has increased, and many game development companies are interested in developing mobile games.
Top Emerging Free Game Development Tools and Trends!
Big Games
JANUARY 8, 2024
Have you ever dreamt of crafting your own epic game? Buckle up, aspiring developers, because the barrier to entry just shrunk to the size of a pixel! We’re talking free game development software , mind-blowing technology, and trends hotter than a dragon’s breath. Let’s jump in!
Minigames Revisited: How Developers Are Continuing to Tap into Trends and Drive Engagement
Game Refinery
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The event looked the part too, utilizing the same pixelated art style as Dave the Diver, and was monetized through a premium battle pass. In Aegis the Diver , players dived, fished, and foraged for ingredients to use in a restaurant management simulator— just like in Dave the Diver—except using fan-favorite Goddess of Nikke characters.
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Generate Groundbreaking Ray-Traced Images with Next-Generation NVIDIA DLSS
Nvidia
AUGUST 25, 2023
replaces hand-tuned denoisers with an NVIDIA supercomputer-trained AI network that generates higher quality pixels in between sampled rays. In SDK build variants, the scene change detector provides onscreen aids to indicate when a scene change is detected so the developer can pass in the reset flag. through the Streamline 2.2
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The Ultimate Assets and Sounds Humble Bundle
Game From Scratch
DECEMBER 19, 2022
The Ultimate Assets and Sounds Humble Bundle is a collection of game development related assets from the GameDev Marketplaces. It consists primarily of pixel art graphic packs (character sprites, tiles and tilemaps and effects) as well as sound packs (ambient, foley effects, sfx and more). GameFromScratch.com.
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From Pixels to Perfection: VFX’s Evolution in Gaming
Starloop Studios
JUNE 22, 2023
The gaming industry as it is in the modern era is unrecognizable compared to its formative years in the 70s, 80, and 1990s. Even the most modestly budgeted modern games dwarf early titles in terms of scope, depth, and vision. This, of course, is largely to do with the hardware limitations of the industry’s [.]
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