Create a new and original mock-up of a word game - a video game that focuses on spelling words. A couple of examples are Bookworm Adventures and Typing of the Dead.

Canvas Size - Unrestricted.
Colours - Max 32.
Transparency - No.
Animation - No.

The challenge thread will have all the challenge updates. The thread is also a great place to post your WIPs.

The When The Wind Changed pixel art challenge is complete and we have three new champions. This week's challenge awards go to the following pieces:



Thanks so much to all who took the time to vote and participate in the challenge! Check out the When The Wind Changed forum thread for more information.

It's time to vote for the latest pixel art challenge: What Lies Beneath?.

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Recently the Moai statues on Easter Island have been found out to have undiscovered parts under the ground. Create an image depicting what you think is buried in the ground.

Canvas size - Unrestricted.
Colours - Max 15.
Transparency - No.
Animation - No.

The challenge thread will have all the challenge updates. The thread is also a great place to post your WIPs.

The Emerald pixel art challenge is complete and we have three new champions. This week's challenge awards go to the following pieces:



Thanks so much to all who took the time to vote and participate in the challenge! Check out the Emerald forum thread for more information.

It's time to vote for the latest pixel art challenge: When The Wind Changed.

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The following pixel artists produced Pixel Joint's top rated pixel art for December 2012. Many thanks go out to this month's top pixel artists and all the members who took time to rate.

 

The Cyborg Wildlife pixel art challenge is complete and we have three new champions. This week's challenge awards go to the following pieces:



Thanks so much to all who took the time to vote and participate in the challenge! Check out the Cyborg Wildlife forum thread for more information.

It's time to vote for the latest pixel art challenge: Emerald.

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Create a portrait of a human character pulling a face. Inspired by the book of the same name.

Canvas Size - Exactly 80 x 80.
Colours - Max 16.
Transparency - No.
Animation - No.

The challenge thread will have all the challenge updates. The thread is also a great place to post your WIPs.

According to Pantone, Emerald is the colour of the year - this colour, specifically:



So, let's see what we can make with it.

Canvas Size - Use the template above.
Colours - Max 18. Must use the colour above (#009774).
Transparency - Required (only outside the template shape though).
Animation - Optional.

The challenge thread will have all the challenge updates. The thread is also a great place to post your WIPs.

The Red and Green pixel art challenge is complete and we have three new champions. This week's challenge awards go to the following pieces:



Thanks so much to all who took the time to vote and participate in the challenge! Check out the Red and Green forum thread for more information.

It's time to vote for the latest pixel art challenge: Cyborg Wildlife.

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Meet Music History in GIFs, a collection of 8-bit animated GIFs dedicated to famous music videos and important events in the history of music.

http://musichistoryingifs.com/