My first computer was a ZX Spectrum 48k. And I was obsessed. Often when games loaded (this typically took a long time) the developers would give you a loading screen to look at. Sometimes they were incredible. Now there are a group of artists trying to work within the restraints of the ZX Spectrum’s limitations, to create pieces of art. Some of them are quite cool. More »
Things we love: the “standing Mario” sprite from the Super Mario Bros and Mr. T. Things we love even more: Mr. T and other characters designed in the style of the Mario sprite. More »
It’s time for a party. A pixel party! Kotaku reader, Dan, pointed us to this awesome artwork that his friend, Nick Paustian, designed for an invitation to his pixel-themed birthday party. More »
Pokemon’s beauty lies in its simplicity. Much like other Nintendo RPGs. Pixels upon pixels, building a world that’s like a digital LEGO land come to life. More »
