Indian Student "Aamir Ali" 2D Video Game Project "Pixel"
Donates Profits to UK Charities

Los Angeles/May 22, 2024
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A new collection of video games aimed at raising essential funds for UK charities has been created by a student team at the University of Sheffield.

Project Pixel, which focuses on 2D mobile games, will soon release its games on Apple's App Store and Google Play, with all proceeds donated to charity.

Flight Frenzy is an endless runner game developed by University of Sheffield students, where players navigate as skilled pilots, dodging obstacles and collecting items.

What started as a simple idea between two friends has now expanded into what is believed to be the largest student group creating video games at any UK university.

Over 25 students from various degree programs, including arts, humanities, engineering, science, and social sciences, have joined the initiative. The students have formed teams that handle every aspect of game development, from programming and sound production to graphics design, story writing, character creation, and marketing.

Despite their lack of prior experience, the students have already produced two games: Color Dash and Flight Frenzy. Both are endless runner-style games where players must avoid obstacles and survive as long as possible.

In Color Dash, an evil sorcerer has drained the world of its colors, and players must collect colorful orbs to restore vibrancy to the landscape, symbolizing hope and the triumph of light over darkness.

Flight Frenzy challenges players to navigate as pilots, avoiding obstacles like birds and skyscrapers while collecting ammo and fuel, all amid changing weather conditions.

Color Dash is available for download now, and Flight Frenzy is expected to be released later this year. The students received funding from the Faculty of Engineering's co-curricular activities fund, enabling them to purchase a publishing license for the Google Play Store.

Two more games, Turtle Odyssey and Chef's Last Stand, are currently in development as the students balance this project with their academic responsibilities.

Najaaz Nabhan, an international student from Sri Lanka and one of the founders of Project Pixel, stated: "We started Project Pixel to make a positive impact through gaming. With gaming being a significant part of many people's lives, we wanted to use this platform to raise funds for charity. The gaming industry is massive, yet few initiatives focus on creating games specifically for charity. We wanted to change that."

Project Pixel has grown significantly with guidance from Sumo Digital, an award-winning video game developer based in Sheffield. Jake Habgood, Director of Education Partnerships at Sumo and a visiting professor at the University, provided advice on establishing the society and effective game development.

Jake Habgood commented: "It's inspiring to see such a diverse group of students engaging in game development at the University of Sheffield. The industry needs diverse skills and ideas to attract new audiences and innovate. We wish the students every success with this fantastic initiative."

As the Sheffield students prepare to launch their first two games, they hope Project Pixel will inspire others interested in the gaming industry to create games for charitable causes.

Aamir Ali, an international student from India and co-founder of Project Pixel, added: "Many students at the University of Sheffield are passionate about gaming and want to enter the industry but don't know where to start. Project Pixel has given us the opportunity to learn about game development together and take our first steps in the industry while contributing to society. We hope to inspire students at other universities and create a global movement. Passion and a willingness to learn are all you need."

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