Challenge winner, atpalicis, wants you to redesign the classic NES Mega Man sprite:

The sprite must be all your own work - no editing existing sprites. Have a look at this thread over at Pixelation for some inspiration.

Canvas size: Max 32 x 32.
Colours: Max 8.
Transparency: Required, don't forget it counts as a colour!
Animation: Optional.

McDonalds Australia celebrates a million fans on facebook with a nice pixel art spot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FuKU2Eyqsc

In 1985 renowned Pop Artist Andy Warhol created these purely digital works using Graphicraft on an Amiga 1000.

It's Easter, which means it's chocolate time.

So, this week, create a scene featuring an object or creature made entirely out of chocolate - something that isn't usually made out of chocolate, that is; don't be a boring person and just pixel a chocolate egg...

Canvas size - Max 200 x 200.
Colours - Max 25.
Transparency - No.
Animation - Optional.

The following pixel artists produced Pixel Joint's top rated pixel art for March 2014. Many thanks go out to this month's top pixel artists and all the members who took time to rate.

 

Chip and Dale 3 by Snake

escape by Dex

Irkalla Campfire by Skydsgaard

skeleton monster by hwadock

hair animators are brave by JJoploo

Mock Dungeon Crawler by blaster

Awakening of Barb by andylittle

At some stage I think I have picked up notepaper from the University of Chicago by 1up

sword girl by hwadock

Wrath by Delicious

PJer EvilEagles recently released a game and totally forgot to share with PixelJoint.

Another game by aeveis is out on iOS/Android! Featuring his pixel art.

For this forum highlight we'd like to showcase the dedication and commitment displayed by AshCrimson while working on his Tower Shields (and possibly other types as well).

Before

After

See final art page HERE

Create a mock-up of a fictional four-player competitive video game.

Canvas Size - Max 320 x 240.
Colours - Max 32.
Transparency - No.
Animation - Optional.
 

Our very own Indigo has started a great read and discussion thread HERE.

kuznetsowski  has been working on a game for a while now and wants to share it with Pixeljoint.

Mainly focus is creating a story rich of characters and interesting dialogues. The game is a 2D side scroller arcade with exploration and rogue-like elements. There are weapons to unlock, level up, new enemies and objective randomization.

Pixel artists need accesible tools and a comfortable interface for pixelart.

Indie developer D-jinn has created a new pixel art drawing APP, DotArt.

This week you are challenged to create the cover/packaging of a fictional product. It can be anything you want - a video game, a book, a movie or even an energy drink.

Make sure the text/lettering is the main focus, but avoid using pre-existing fonts.

Canvas Size - Max 300 x 300.
Colours - Max 18.
Transparency - Optional, don't forget it counts as a colour!
Animation - Optional.

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

Shadow64 wants to give an update on "The History of the Demon Girl" Kickstarter is going on now and can use all the support it can get! There aren't many days left and I'm pretty far from the goal, but if you like the work I've done and you want to support it, it would be amazing if you'd help spread the word and become backers.