Halloween is here, and pumpkins are in season! Here are a few of most recent pixel art projects to celebrate the occasion. The Trick or Treat Kid from Earthbound Pumpkin Zone from Super Mario Land 2 Punkin’ from Monster Party Thanks for stopping by to read my post! Have you played any of these games?Continue reading “Pixel Art #63-65: Pixel’d Pumpkins”
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Tickling the Ivories: Top Ten Pianos in Games
Some of my first memories with a piano involved going to my grandma’s house and making up songs on her lovely, black upright piano which she kept in her dining room. Of course, I had no idea what I was doing. For me, it was a game – an opportunity to create sounds that representedContinue reading “Tickling the Ivories: Top Ten Pianos in Games”
Video Game Catfishing: When The Title Doesn’t Match The Face
Like books, video game titles usually give us a pretty good clue as to the kind of adventure we should expect from the experience. Most conventional titles will include the main character’s name or a reference to them. But, every once in awhile, there’ll be a game that will throw off our expectations entirely. JoinContinue reading “Video Game Catfishing: When The Title Doesn’t Match The Face”
By The Beard of Zeus: Top Ten Beards in Games
November may be “No-Shave November,” but September 6th is World Beard Day! Beards come in all shapes and sizes (and can keep you warm on a chilly day!). Some cultures associate them with traits like masculinity, strength, and social status. Personally, I just let my hair grow until it annoys me and then I shaveContinue reading “By The Beard of Zeus: Top Ten Beards in Games”
Pixel Art #62: The Humans
I hadn’t done any art since May, so it was time to create a new addition! It’s typical of me to try to create “sets” of three pieces so any art that I put on my Instagram fits to their standard grid. I had previously posted a picture from Commander Keen and then a pictureContinue reading “Pixel Art #62: The Humans”
Gaming Your Intervals: A Guide To Learning Music Intervals Through Video Games
Are you a music major trying desperately to learn your music intervals but you can’t connect with the old standby tunes that are suggested for helping you to remember each one? Are you a super gamer nerd with an incredible fondness for retro music? Look no further. I’ve got the blog post for you! ForContinue reading “Gaming Your Intervals: A Guide To Learning Music Intervals Through Video Games”
Prompt: Final Fantasy IV
What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why? A gaming related prompt? On the 34th birthday of Final Fantasy IV? I guess I’m answering a prompt today! While I’d have a hard time picking a TRUE favorite video game, there are a certain handful of games that are always showing up in my thoughts.Continue reading “Prompt: Final Fantasy IV”
Making History: Top Ten Historical Figures in Games
This weekend, the United States will celebrate Independence Day, a holiday commemorating the ratification of the Declaration of Independence. 249 years! Can you believe it? That’s a lot of history! History has had a fun way of showing up in video games. So, today, I’d like to explore the Top Ten instances of historical figuresContinue reading “Making History: Top Ten Historical Figures in Games”
Pixel Art #60 & 61: Ness & Mario
The markers came out again the other day. This time, in order to keep my Instagram looking symmetrical, I decided to theme my subjects around peace signs. Ness (from Earthbound) and Mario (from Super Mario World) fit the bill splendidly! Due to my slightly poor selection of marker colors, Ness got a little bit ofContinue reading “Pixel Art #60 & 61: Ness & Mario”
Dino DNA: Top Ten Dinosaurs in Games
Cover photo from Jurassic World Evolution I was a huge dinosaur fan as a kid, quick to grab a book about the Jurassic era and easily excited by any toy shaped like my favorite creatures (with pteradactyls topping my personal list!). Well, June 1st is Dinosaur Day, so let’s celebrate by exploring the top instancesContinue reading “Dino DNA: Top Ten Dinosaurs in Games”
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