Gearbert on August 22nd
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Pixel Quest - September 2026 TOTM

Welcome to the September 2026 Theme of the Month contest, celebrating the nostalgic charm and precision of Pixel Art & Retro Gaming! This month invites creators to channel the golden age of 8-bit and 16-bit classics by crafting crisp, grid-aligned visuals with vibrant, carefully limited color palettes. For great icon set entries, you could create an Arcade Power-Ups collection featuring health potions, speed boots, and invincibility stars. Another fantastic direction is an animated Chiptune RPG Cursors pack with pixel-perfect swords, shields, and spellcasting wands. Alternatively, design a charming set of Vintage Console & Cartridge desktop icons that pay homage to legendary handhelds and arcade cabinets.

Contest Rules & Participation:

Eligibility: Submissions must contain a minimum of 8 different icons for an icon set, a complete cursor set, or a functional icon assembler.
Submission Period: Entries are open from September 1st to September 22nd, 2026.
How to Enter: Publish your work to the RealWorld gallery and post a reply in this thread with a link to your submission.