Master the art of retro gaming development with Britain's premier coding academy. From 8-bit classics to modern pixel art, unlock the secrets of legendary game creation.
Pioneering retro gaming education since the digital revolution
Born from a passion for classic gaming and cutting-edge education, New Energy Hub has been Britain's leading destination for retro game development training. Our comprehensive courses bridge the gap between nostalgic gaming heritage and modern programming excellence.
Located in the heart of Great Britain, we've trained over 2,000 students in the art of creating timeless gaming experiences. From understanding the constraints of 8-bit systems to mastering pixel-perfect art, our curriculum covers every aspect of retro game development.
Comprehensive training for the next generation of retro game developers
Master the fundamentals of 8-bit and 16-bit console development, including memory management, sprite handling, and audio programming.
Learn the principles of classic game design, from level architecture to player progression systems that made games legendary.
Create stunning pixel art with limited color palettes, master sprite animation, and design memorable characters and environments.
Gaming history and hardware basics
Assembly and C programming for games
Pixel art and chiptune creation
Build your first retro game
Optimization and special effects
Create a complete game from scratch
Hear from our graduated game developers
"New Energy Hub transformed my passion for retro games into a career. The hands-on approach and expert instructors helped me land a job at a major indie studio. The pixel art module alone was worth the entire course fee!"
"As someone who grew up with classic consoles, this course was a dream come true. I learned to create the games I always imagined. The community support and mentorship program made all the difference in my learning journey."
"The course structure is phenomenal. From understanding hardware constraints to creating polished games, every module built perfectly on the last. I've since published three retro-style games and couldn't be happier with my career change!"
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