The ‘CRT Effect’ myth says that the reason why pixel art of old games looked so much better is due to the smoothing and blending effects of cathode-ray tube (CRT) displays, which were ...

Pixel art has experienced a revival. In this type of digital illustration, reminiscent of early video games, images are pieced together mosaic-style using tiny blocks of color. Popular games like ...

If you had the pleasure of growing up in the 80s and 90s, then you were among the lucky ones to enjoy pixel art. It imbues a game with the vibe of a bygone era, when many details of an aesthetic ...

[Japhy Riddle] was tired of creating pixel art. He went to subpixel art. The idea is that since each color pixel is composed of three subpixels, your display is actually three times as dense as ...

Due out on October 18 for $24.99 each. Play as horror legend Michael Myers in the ultimate pixel art arcade experience! Cross into the RetroRealms and see if you can make it out alive! Step into ...

Of all the art styles in video games, none has a stronger chokehold on developers and players alike than the humble pixel. Whether it's a fantastically detailed modern take on what is possible in ...

With nothing but some chunky bits, a healthy selection of colors, and a bit of imagination, you can create some truly stunning works of art. It's no wonder that pixel art has become an entire ...

Sonic Mania – was this the last time fans will ever see a Sonic game with the classic pixel art? (Picture: Sega) The makers of Sonic Superstars think pixel art is going to become an even bigger ...

However, Sonic Team suggests Classic Sonic's new look may be permanent, as they believe pixel art won't be a viable style for Sonic in 10 to 20 years. According to a report from GamesRadar ...

Sonic Superstars is an exciting return to the Blue Blur's 2D origins, but its new art style exists because its developers don't think the classic pixel art approach will be "viable" in future.