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Atari ST Graphics Programming with STOS BASIC

Retro Game Coders

APRIL 29, 2022

So far in our STOS Programming Tutorial we have focused on text so now we should really exploit the graphical capabilities, STOS is a game programming language after all! I used to do my pixel art in Neo and general image editing in Degas. STOS Sprites. STOS has plenty of sprite features, including a provided sprite editor.

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Graphics Sprite Pixel Data

Sprite Object Shape question

Cocos

JULY 28, 2023

So this may be a dumb question… but I figured I’d ask this here first… Is there a way to change the shape of touch/hit detection on a sprite? For example… say I am creating a button and I use a circle as the sprite graphic… So, I basically have an invisible square (the sprite container) with my circle inside.

Sprite

Sprite Pixel Graphics Games

Cocos Shader Tutorial 1.0 - about UV

Cocos

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The vertical axes of textures and picture pixels is shown above, when sampling textures in shaders, that is from top to bottom, which is top-right corner. This is consistent with how most image file formats store pixel data, and with how most graphics APIs work (including DirectX, Vulkan, Metal, WebGPU, but not OpenGL).

Shaders

Shaders Mesh Point and Click Sprite

The Ultimate Assets and Sounds Humble Bundle

Game From Scratch

DECEMBER 19, 2022

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). The Ultimate Assets and Sounds Humble Bundle. As with all Humble Bundles … The Ultimate Assets and Sounds Humble Bundle Read More.

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Asset Tile Pixel Sprite

Sprite Object Shape question

Cocos

AUGUST 1, 2023

Simple fact: hitTest of UITransform is only detecting for its rectangle region (x, y, width, height) What you want to do is a pixel precise hit test, while it’s not naturally available, but we do have another component Mask that can help you achieve the trick.

Sprite

Sprite Pixel Graphics

Sprite Object Shape question

Cocos

AUGUST 3, 2023

I had tried the mask method already with no luck… but you mentioning it here pushed me to go try it some more… actually, I still had no luck using the graphic stencil… but the graphic ellipse did the trick perfectly! You saved me so much time!

Sprite

Sprite Collision Alpha Pixel

Neo6502 Review

Retro Game Coders

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Mhz with all signals available via connector RP2040 with 2MB of SPI Flash, 64k RAM available to the processor HDMI output with 320 x 240 256 colour display, higher resolutions appear on Apple/Oric emulators 20k Graphics RAM for tiles and 128 sprites up to 32×32 pixels.

Demo

Demo Point and Click Graphics Software

Top Tools and Software for Creating Visual FX in Games

iXie gaming

JUNE 28, 2024

With the right tools, you can turn simple sprites into stunning displays of art and movement. Other Specialized 2D Tools Pyxel Edit For games that use retro pixel art, Pyxel Edit is a must-have tool. It offers a special environment for making detailed sprite sheets and animations, perfect for creating old-school, nostalgic effects.

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Software Simulation Sprite Animation

The Key Differences Between 2D and 3D Animation in Game Development

Big Games

MARCH 28, 2025

From the pixelated classics of the 80s to todays immersive and realistic graphics, animation has redefined the gaming experience. Due to equipment limitations, early games like Donkey Kong and Hollow Knight were limited to 2D graphics. These games used 2D sprites, with each frame presenting a specific pose.

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Animation Animation Game Developer Game Development

Full Unity 2D Game Tutorial 2019 – Making Mini Map Mask

Game Development

JANUARY 23, 2019

To do that we will edit the spaceship sprite by clicking on it in the project window. Then set the pixels per unit to 64 and click apply to update the sprites. We could use a mask to render that rectangle as a circle by using an image of a circle surrounded by transparent pixels and applying it as a mask to our mini map texture.

Texture

Texture Render Alpha Editing

[Share] 2D Post-Processing & Lighting Framework

Cocos

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The most commonly used method involves rendering the camera to a RenderTexture (RT) and then displaying it on a Sprite. Add and Write Script Write the corresponding post-processing script to control material parameters, perform multiple graphic processing, and expose relevant properties.

Render

Render Texture Shaders Pixel

Top Emerging Free Game Development Tools and Trends!

Big Games

JANUARY 8, 2024

Buckle up, aspiring developers, because the barrier to entry just shrunk to the size of a pixel! OpenGameArt: Another excellent resource for free game assets, OpenGameArt focuses on 2D graphics and audio. Have you ever dreamt of crafting your own epic game?

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D20 RPG – Pathfinding

The Liquid Fire

JANUARY 17, 2024

It holds a single sprite that is filled with white pixels. It is more like doing a flood fill in a graphics program, and gives a basic understanding of the approach our pathfinding algorithm will be taking. Getting Started Feel free to continue from where we left off, or download and use this project here.

Tile

Tile Terrain Scripting Asset

The Art of 2.5D: How It’s Redefining Game Design

iXie gaming

MARCH 2, 2025

In an industry constantly pushing the boundaries of graphical fidelity, the charm of handcrafted visuals remains timeless. Its not just about blending 2D sprites with 3D environments; it is about strategic design choices that create a unique visual and gameplay experience. While 3D dominates modern game development, 2.5D

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