Games
[ Nov 15 2025 ]
Ripping Fonts from MAME
Back in 2009 I wrote a short guide to ripping arcade fonts from MAME. It is reposted here, in case this is a thing you want to do.
Games
[ May 28 2020 ]
Shooting Game Heroes
A look back at the entirety of shooter history, from Space Invaders to the future!
Games
[ Feb 21 2018 ]
Rediscovering: Whirlo
This game is bad in ways I honestly can’t believe.
Games
[ Apr 19 2017 ]
Wonder Boy – A Sprite History
There are six Wonder Boy games. There are two number threes. There is no number two, four, or six. …And it gets a little weird from there. What started as a fairly solid skateboard simulator (with a fruit-gathering side-quest) became a platform action-RPG, a shooter, and… Many other things.
Games
[ Oct 5 2016 ]
Castlevania: A Sprite History
A look back at every pixelly protagonist in Konami’s Castlevania series.
Games
[ Oct 4 2016 ]
Bonk’s Adventure: A Sprite History
A comprehensive look at the pixel goodness found in the Bonk’s Adventure series of games.
Games
[ Apr 14 2013 ]
Ghouls n Ghosts Sprite History
Capcom’s Ghouls n Ghosts series had some brilliant sprite art. Here’s a look back at Arthur, the series’ protagonist.
Games
[ Apr 12 2013 ]
Bonk Sprite History
Announcing the NFG book! Back in the day.
Games
[ Apr 5 2013 ]
WonderBoy Sprite History
This is one of a series of articles about sprite histories (see: Mario, Sonic, Castlevania, Bonk, and MegaMan). There’s an updated version of this page right here!
Games
[ Feb 1 2007 ]
Sonic the Hedgehog Sprite History
A large part of my book was sprite history analysis. I’ve been posting segments from the book here, and the newest one is now available: Sonic Sprite History. Please have a look if that’s the sort of thing you like. Also, if you haven’t already, check out the Castlevania Sprites and the original History of […]
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