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PJs own raynoa has created and animated his first pixelart, game inspired Ocktoberfest themed video for the Cubies.

With some additional pixel assets by Mykola.

See and enjoy the video HERE  then see the extra feature 'Making-Of' HERE

 

Posted by jalonso at 7/27/2011 11:04:54 AM | 9 comments | Share
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To commemorate the conclusion of NASA's Space Shuttle Program, we bring you this challenge:

Depict space exploration occurring much earlier than it actually did. This could be anything from millions of years ago, right up until the 1900s. So, for example; ancient Egyptian astronauts or neanderthals visiting the moon.

Canvas Size - Max 200 x 200.
Colours - Max 32.
Transparency - Optional.
Animation - Optional.



The challenge thread will have all the challenge updates. The thread is also a great place to post your WIPs.
Posted by skamocore at 7/25/2011 12:00:42 AM | 24 comments | Share
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The Isomals 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 Isomals forum thread for more information.
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Posted by skamocore at 7/25/2011 12:00:21 AM | 0 comments | Share
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June's top ten featured wooded landscapes, a few character portraits, and of course some mockups. Many thanks go out to this month's top pixel artists and all the members who took time to rate.


Posted by cure at 7/23/2011 1:35:55 PM | 3 comments | Share
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Only 10 days remain in the July avvy war! So far our scouts report that the BLUE army leads with 22 units in their ranks against the currently overpowered RED with a puny 18 units as of this status report.

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Posted by Metaru at 7/21/2011 1:35:35 PM | 51 comments | Share
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Use only four colours to create an image featuring a rainbow.

Canvas Size - Max 240 (width) x 160 (Height).
Colours - Exactly 4.
Transparency - No.
Animation - Optional.



The challenge thread will have all the challenge updates. The thread is also a great place to post your WIPs.
Posted by skamocore at 7/18/2011 12:00:26 AM | 8 comments | Share
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The Alone 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 Alone forum thread for more information.
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Posted by skamocore at 7/18/2011 12:00:20 AM | 0 comments | Share
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Pixel three real-life isometric animals (must be 3 separate species). Your three animals must be placed on the same canvas and all separated by transparency.

Canvas size - Max 150 x 150.
Colors - Max 26 (including transparency).
Transparency - Required.
Animation - Optional.



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

Posted by Jeremy at 7/11/2011 12:00:46 AM | 25 comments | Share
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The The Lava Level 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 The Lava Level forum thread for more information.
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Posted by Jeremy at 7/11/2011 12:00:29 AM | 5 comments | Share
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Sirens could be heard in the distance. Explosions could be heard all over the battlefied. An unnecesary challenge of wits has been set into two equally different factions for the lighthearted (yet brutally competitive) clash of hues. This is the decisive battle until the end of the month.

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Posted by Metaru at 6/29/2011 10:28:36 PM | 72 comments | Share
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Cavorite is an original and genre-crossing adventure game, appealing to fans of puzzlers and platformers alike.

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Posted by TomF at 7/1/2011 12:33:17 AM | 9 comments | Share
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Create an image that depicts a sense of loneliness/isolation.

Here are some examples

Canvas Size - Min 150 x 150.
Colours - Max 17.
Transparency - No.
Animation - Optional.



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

Posted by skamocore at 7/4/2011 12:00:27 AM | 13 comments | Share
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The Smoking Catatar 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 Smoking Catatar forum thread for more information.
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Posted by skamocore at 7/4/2011 12:00:13 AM | 1 comments | Share

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