# Generate a single sprite nes-sprite-generator single "A warrior with sword and shield" --width 16 --height 24 --colors 32 # Use a different model nes-sprite-generator single "A ninja character" ...

As game developer Matt Hughson explained on Twitter, the NES flicker had to be programmed into games to ensure all the objects would consistently appear on the screen. Due to the limits of hardware, ...

However, there is a technical restriction that "Nine sprites can be displayed on the same horizontal line" in the NESCON, and if you display 4 characters + enemy character as follows, it is the ...

For sprites that face 4 directions, look at the main character sprite to see how to lay it out. You essentially want two rows: on the first, the two animations facing down, then the two animations ...

Yes, we know about Sunman. In addition to the suspiciously similar “original” character, there may be more evidence Sunsoft was developing an unreleased Superman game for the NES.

There are more than 13,000 sprites jammed into this collage found on Reddit yesterday, and it’s large enough that you may blow it up to see if you can find your favorite.

When you're developing a game, finding the right assets can be as crucial as the coding itself. Character sprites and animations are particularly important, as they breathe life into your game ...

The NES didn’t catch on that well in Europe, but the advantages of consoles and cartridges meant they’d succeed in the long run. So, they set up Rare and started making games for Nintendo’s ...