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Pong
Pong was a table tennis-themed arcade video game that featured simple two-dimensional graphics. It was one of the earliest arcade video games. -
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The Early Years
The early years of Pixel art were a bit rough due to technological restrictions and the general lack of experience most developers had with games in motion. -
Atari 2600
The Atari 2600 is a second-gen home videogame console that was released in 1977. This console played pixelized games such as pong, space invaders, and pac-man. -
The Creation of Pixel Art
Computer art started and by its nature is evolutionarily since changes in technology and software directly affect what is possible. The the term pixel art was first published by Adele Goldberg. -
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
The NES is an 8-bit third-gen home video game console. This console was released in 1983. Games like Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda, and Metroid are all 8-bit games played on the NES. -
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The 8-Bit Era
Developers had grown more ambitious in their attempts at engaging the audience with many recognizable characters. -
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. is one of the most popular 8-bit video games for the NES. It is a colorful game made of nothing but pixels.
