Pixel art has a certain retro appeal to it that harkens back to the 8, 16 and 32 bit console eras. Today though, it is more likely to be found in any number of indie and mobile games and is ...

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 e… ...

If you love classic Pokemon games and pixel art, you might have trouble deciding which of Mega's officially licensed Pokemon buildable models to pick up during Target's Black Friday sale. All six ...

Making pixel art is like writing kids’ books: Shockingly nuanced, and way harder than it looks. But pixel art site Lospec has collected a gobsmacking 566 tutorials on how to draw at micro-size.

Some stick with old favorites, others use freeware, and some opt for higher-end software. If you’re dabbling in pixel art, or looking for new software to up your game, the choices can be daunting.

Pixel art is a finicky mistress: it's difficult, time-consuming, and can be highly frustrating. It's definitely not for everyone, but if it's your thing, taking work along with you on an iPad is ...

Gaming Depixelizing Pixel Art: Upscaling Retro 8-bit Games At long last, we might be able to play Super Mario Bros. on a big screen without stretching our beloved plumber's pixels to breaking point.

Only now, after the fact, is “pixel art” an elective aesthetic style. In the early ‘80s, IBM PCs could only display 4 colors for a full-screen illustration (black, white, cyan and magenta).