Hip-hop and video games have been synonymous with each other for many years now. Fans of the electronic games have either played video games where rap artists are the players (2003’s Def Jam Vendetta) ...

The 8-bit video game aesthetic has evolved into a dynamic form of visual and musical art. Beginning with early Atari and Nintendo video games, the 8-bit aesthetic has been a part of our culture for ...

Almost all members of Generation Y, aka the ‘Millenials,’ have some sort of relationship to, or remembrance of 8-bit. PBS delves into the distinct style in their latest Off Book video. 8-bit has ...

So we all know that the retro, 8-bit, throwback movement in art and game design probably has a shelf-life, but far be it from us to call an end to the party so soon. These 8-bit inspired works run the ...

[Photo: Depixelizing Pixel Art] I love gaming on an HDTV, but I still keep an old CRT around just so I can play some Genesis or Nintendo games, because 8-bit graphics blown up in resolution by three ...

In an age where high-definition visuals dominate the gaming landscape and the onslaught of 3D is just over the horizon, the simple pixel has been surprisingly enduring. Originally born out of ...

Sam Cox and Justin LaRosa are graphical designers with a passion for Lego, so they decided to bring them together by creating a letterpress printing setup using Lego bricks, to print wonderful 8 ...

Computer technology has advanced over the last few years and now produces graphic details with clarity in high-definition. There are thousands of games you can enjoy today that feature amazing ...

Though the never-ending debate over whether games can be considered art continues to rage, art that draws from games is becoming quite popular. The now-annual exhibition and showcase for game art, ...

is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories. Pixel art requires a certain kind of ...

Interest in 8-bit games and art is far from passé; just look at two recent posts in this very feature that show interest in the art-form is alive and well. The continued popularity of the art form ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Artist Adam Lister has taken iconic pieces of art history and remixed them into 8-bit watercolors. The ...