Breaks down how shading is used in pixel art to create depth, form, and visual clarity using limited color palettes.

This might come out of nowhere, but I'm currently making a game called "Pixionaire." The name combines "Pixel" and ...

Pixel art is a digital art style that utilizes the blocky visuals of pixels. Pixel art is abstract and simple, using raster or vector styles in a manner that's a world away from typical uses of vector ...

A simple pixel art tutorial showing how to create a round tree step by step. It focuses on basic shapes, shading, and clean ...

I love the small pixel art characters that appear in old games.Even though their faces are drawn with just a few dots, they ...

If you're looking for iconic videogame visuals, it's hard to top the classic pixel art look! After decades of tech upgrades, the humble pixel is still one of the most popular—and most ...

Joshua Speer is a Staff Writer at DualShockers who has been covering games professionally since 2013, with a focus on indie games, retro games, platformers, deckbuilders, roguelikes, and Nintendo ...

Joe Grantham is a Staff Writer from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With ...

Intercept the surging waves of pixels with a variety of units! Experience the ultimate fixed-route tower defense! Summon a wide variety of units to defend and conquer the battlefield. Where and when ...

Strategy games have traditionally avoided pixel art aesthetics, but indie developers have brought a flood of pixel art strategy games to the scene. Hero's Hour is an accessible indie strategy game on ...