Archive for March 12th, 2010

8-bit Bytes Back criteria

8-bit Bytes Back criteria


Pew Pew….level up…boing boing SPLAT!

Ello ello my Springleaping buddies.

I’m ever so stoked about our latest Springleap.com theme competition. I grew up playing the most classic 8-bit games ever and it has always been a privilege of mine to grow up in a time when games were still in their infancy…I suppose it makes me appreciate modern day uber games that much more. I mean I come from a time when games were simply text based…no graphics. I’m sure some of you will remember the insanity of Zork and even those quirky online games like MUD’s Moosehead Sled….ahhhh those were the days!
So what exactly are the 8-bit Bytes back criteria?

There seems to already be tons of positive feedback from the community about the 8-Bit Bytes Back compo. I couldn’t believe how many members have been waiting for a competition like this to come along. I guess that means we can expect a big turnout in designs for this one.

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Advanced Photoshop recap

Advanced Photoshop


Hi there friends.

Today I thought I might give a recap on our current theme competition Advanced Photoshop.
First things first, the competition entries are rolling in nicely, but we want to see even more make their way across to us.

I seriously cannot highlight enough how important this competition is. This is one hellova opportunity for budding artists who want to get their name out there. I suppose you could call the Advanced Photoshop competition a “double whammy” of design exposure. Not only will you get the usual massive exposure on Springleap.com, which is amazing enough as it is, but you will also get a chance to be featured in Advanced Photoshop magazine which is read all over the world. Now that is exposure that you don’t get a chance to grab every day…this is special!

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