Probably the geekiest branch of the art world, pixel art captures the retro charm of the 8-bit computers of the 1980s. PXLPNT is a web-based pixel art generator that’s beautiful in its simplicity, ...

is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories. Pixel art requires a certain kind of ...

Everything old is new again, and such is the case with pixel art. That two-dimensional, deliberately low-res style associated with 8- and 16-bit video games has found a second life among retro ...

I don’t know about you guys, but as a college student, I don’t really have excess money to spend on making my dorm look pretty. In fact, if it wasn’t for paint squares, my room would probably remain ...

In an age where high-definition visuals dominate the gaming landscape and the onslaught of 3D is just over the horizon, the simple pixel has been surprisingly enduring. Originally born out of ...