Optimizing 16Bit Pixel Art for Classic Consoles
In order to create console-accurate pixel art, there are many restrictions that an artist has to follow in order to...
16 bit pixel art May 30, 2019Retro Development
From Thousands to Hundreds: Exploring Memory Limitations in Retro Consoles
The memory capacity of a game cartridge has more to do with the amount of graphics it can handle or...
ghost minotaur Apr 24, 2019
Mashing Up and Diving Down: Techniques for Innovation in Lethal Wedding
With Lethal Wedding, we wanted to do more than simply merge the best of classic games with new game design. Our...
creative first Apr 18, 2019
Smooth Jumping for Platformers
Since moving around platforms is such an integral part of the platformer experience, it is crucial that this feels good...
collision for platformers Mar 27, 2019
Creating Music and Sound for the Sega Genesis/Mega-Drive: A Primer for Using the VGM Music Maker
Greetings everyone, Mitch here again, an audio engineer at Mega Cat Studios. I'm going to give you a crash course...
making music for the sega genesis Feb 16, 2019
Creating Music and Sound for SNES Games: A Primer for Using the SNES GSS
There are many elements that make 16-bit video games so memorable. This console generation featured gorgeous new graphics styles...
16bit music Jan 23, 2019
