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The gorgeous visuals of Bionic Bay that Juhana Myllys calls Painterly Pixel Art

PreMortem.Games

The game started as a demo shown on Reddit, but picked up momentum when Badland art director Juhana Myllys offered to mix and match his distinct artwork with the gameplay. I told them I had already created some early concept art and design work for my next game and that it would fit perfectly into it.

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A Void Hope by Elden Pixels lacks violence and destruction “We’re proud of that”

PreMortem.Games

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. A Void Hope is an atmospheric puzzle platforming adventure set in a world teetering on the edge of collapse. But that was declined too!

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Gerel: Against The Corvus Empire - a pixel art video game by CGS grads

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Through this unique online network, Alan connected with Advanced Concept Art Course graduate Dogyeong (Do) Lee and Game Design Course graduate Alexios Vasilakis who both joined the Overwrite Interactive team. Currently in production, Gerel: Against the Corvus Empire is a 2D pixel art side-scrolling platformer with Metroidvania elements.

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Artist Cassie Simpson on navigating Life, three University Majors and Work 

PreMortem.Games

What caught my attention wasn’t just her confidence on the panel but the fact that she was not only a student pursuing three majors at Wits University she was also the Lead Concept artist at Chroma Pixel Games , a game studio based in Zambia. In grade 10 I took art as a subject. My art teacher was a huge inspiration to me.

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GameDev.tv Community’s Top 10 Games in 2023

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Hi-Fi Rush Hi-Fi Rush stands out with its vibrant art style and rhythm-based gameplay. Its beautifully crafted pixel art, engaging turn-based combat, and emotionally rich story make it a gem in the modern gaming landscape. It's a masterful blend of nostalgia and innovation, appealing to both longtime fans and newcomers.

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Godot games in the Steam Next Fest (October 2021)

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Martial Law by @GroupFixer tells a story about Poland in the communist era, family, and making choices – all with gorgeous pixel art. s soundtrack seems pretty fitting anyway for this fast-paced "die and retry" runner with a beautiful art direction! Martial Law. Dark Crypt. Terra Ventura. The Ballad of Bonky.

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Job Opening

Grumpy Gamer

I have a (paid) art job opening for my side project. Think of it as a puzzle. I'm looking for a great 2D pixel tile artist. You need to have experience building tiles sheets for a tile-based game, I would prefer it if you've worked on a released game, but if haven't and your art is just a hobby and you're really good, that's OK.

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