Something is enduring about pixel art that keeps drawing us back. A handful of coloured squares shouldn’t have much power, yet somehow they carry stories, emotions, whole worlds. Retro visuals were ...

Pixel art is a stylistic choice that evokes nostalgia and emotions in modern indie games. Games like Balatro and Celeste showcase how pixel art enhances storytelling and depth. Pixel art in games like ...

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 everywhere until ...

Hank Whitson is a pop culture omnivore, gaming geek, escapism nerd, and unrepentant anime addict who has been writing for Game Rant since 2020. He plays and writes about literally everything, but ...

Joe Grantham is a contributor 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 over ...

Sonic Superstars is shaping up to be the biggest Sonic game of the year partly because of the new 2.5D aesthetic for Classic Sonic. However, Sonic Team suggests Classic Sonic's new look may be ...

Indie game developer and publisher Blakey Games has released their latest game, Vindefiant, out on PC via Steam today. This is a pixel-art adventure game where you play as Alyx, a corprate employee ...

In Pixel Washer, step into the hooves of Pigxel, a plucky pig armed with a powerful power washer, tasked with cleaning up a messy town. Wielding your trusty washer, you’ll spray your way through a ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Pixelcalypse: Pixel Art Game Attention! The game help improve memory and reflexes! Pixelcalypse is simple, but fascinating pixel art game for improving ...

Games have never looked better now, thanks to the capabilities of high-end PCs, the Xbox Series X/S, and the PS5. It’s hard to believe that games like Pong ever existed next to something breathtaking ...