Pixel art has been around for at least 30 years, possibly more than 40 and arguably close to 50. With games like Sword and Sorcery, Hyper Light Drifter and Fez, modern artists have created a brand new style revitalizing pixel arts relevance. Classics such as Ninja Gaiden, Batman, Castlevania, Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, Flashback, Final Fantasy, Megaman, Contra, ActRaiser, Earthworm Jim, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Shinobi, Shining Force, Phantasy Star, X-men, ShadowRun and Street of Rage (among many others) have paved the way for one of the most interesting, unique, challenging and rewarding art styles in all of human existence. This jam celebrates Pixel Art, recognizing it as a milestone in the development of cultures all around the world and invites you to make any style of game with the glorious time-honored style that is - PIXEL ART!!!