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The following pixel artists produced Pixel Joint's top rated pixel art for April 2013. Many thanks go out to this month's top pixel artists and all the members who took time to rate.
 

#1 Pixel ArtElk's Forest Of Desolation by Elk
#2 Pixel ArtRed Riding Hood by a3um
#3 Pixel Artmonsterz by Dorong
#4 Pixel ArtSg. Helga The Axis by saiko-raito
#5 Pixel ArtPsychedelic Side of the Moon by MrBeast
#6 Pixel ArtPlataform Mockup by BlackFang
#7 Pixel ArtSTAR WARS; Battle of Hoth by Reo
#8 Pixel ArtDoctor Angelicus by Tojo
#9 Pixel ArtThis is ChibiSparta. by Orkimides
#10 Pixel ArtSentry going up! by Nevercreature
Posted by Gecimen at 5/22/2013 8:33:36 AM | 20 comments | Share
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Create a still life which includes a strong light source; for example, a candle.

Canvas Size - Max 200 (width) x 150 (height).
Colours - Max 24.
Transparency - No.
Animation - No.



The challenge thread will have all the challenge updates. The thread is also a great place to post your WIPs.
Posted by skamocore at 5/20/2013 12:00:19 AM | 3 comments | Share
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The Like a Fish out of Water 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 Like a Fish out of Water forum thread for more information.
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Posted by skamocore at 5/20/2013 12:00:12 AM | 0 comments | Share
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Octopus Apocalypse is running a Kickstarter campaign to bring retro style pixel art to tabletop gaming. Pixel Dungeon is a series of print and play paper miniatures featuring the lovely pixel art or lovely pixel artist Zigmund Kawakami. Rewards include discounted miniatures and the opportunity to get custom miniatures ranging from a single mini to an entire product line.

Full details available on the Kickstarter page .

Posted by Zombie-Kawakami at 5/15/2013 4:55:31 AM | 2 comments | Share
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Just finished my pet project, a pixel-perfect game (256x256) about scrounging for supplies, blocking doors and mostly surviving as long as possible.

Play it in your browser (best on Chrome) here

Posted by Dredlockz at 5/15/2013 1:01:05 AM | 9 comments | Share
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Create an isometric spaceship - either as a part of a scene or as a standalone sprite.

Canvas Size - Unrestricted.
Colours - Max 25.
Transparency - Optional.
Animation - No.



The challenge thread will have all the challenge updates. The thread is also a great place to post your WIPs.
Posted by skamocore at 5/13/2013 12:00:43 AM | 18 comments | Share
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The Pixelebrity 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 Pixelebrity forum thread for more information.
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Posted by skamocore at 5/13/2013 12:00:14 AM | 5 comments | Share
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Pixelaria, Brazil's most popular pixelart site gets revamped New interface, new team. All redesigned!

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Posted by underb0ss at 5/11/2013 3:10:19 PM | 10 comments | Share
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 http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1445624543/anne?ref=home_popular

The pixelart looks pretty good, and the gameplay looks interesting. I'm not sure who the artist is or if we would know of them in this community, though.

Posted by Drazelic at 4/28/2013 4:18:14 PM | 13 comments | Share
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PJer Jamato-sUn is hosting a gameboy mockup contest over at dA. All PJers are invited.

http://jamato-sun.deviantart.com/art/Spring-love-Gameboy-3000-points-pixel-contest-369057858
It has prizes too!

Posted by Jamato-sUn at 5/5/2013 12:29:20 AM | 2 comments | Share

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Delicious @ 18:12

 twitter - @Zackjjames just made it, dunno what to do

DragonMarx @ 18:04

 I wasn't going out of my way to be a dick. One thing is making a ripped sprite, and another is doing that and going on the chatterbox trying to get publicity.

jalonso @ 17:54

I am back and still fuming over the 'incident' and YOU have not gone and erased all those votes for yourself... my next post will most likely explain publicly with related links and details so if you don't wish to be embarrased or cast such a negative light upon yourself get to it!

I am purposely not going into my profile page this evening because my bug sense just tells me there must be at least one PM from you already and if I read it I will lose it.

Pixeljoint is not a place for vanity. We are here to learn from each other and improve our skills. We expect everyone to remain humble and always be willing to improve, share and be involved.

@DragonMarx, What event was that?

crozier @ 17:53

 Snitches get stitches. 

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