Mixel’s Lab focuses on neo-retro computing projects and Indie game development.
I’m Michael (Mixel) Dawes, an Artist and developer based in Leeds, UK. A huge 16bit fan. (especially the Amiga platform) I aim to make games that play smoothly and evoke the wonder and nostalgia of the classic era, showcasing a unique graphics style and writing.
My Creative Mission
Games for original and modern hardware plus tips to get the games running on varied or unusual setups.
No GenAI or asset packs. Each creation has painstakingly made graphics and music. The soul of each game, and a labour of love.
I experiment in the open and love to help others with their projects when possible. Join my socials for help with Scorpion and other tools!
Creeping Me Out (Comic)
Webcomic that started in 2004 – I occasionally update it and have been compiling it in print form. Various continuations are in the works. Watch this space!
Mixel’s Lab
On Twitch I stream Scorpion Engine game dev, and creative content. Sometimes I play games, too!
On Youtube Amiga content, speed draws, hardware tutorials, reviews etc.
On Discord you can hang out and see what I’m working on, and post your own work too! I post mostly here. (followed by BlueSky)
Help me out?
I use Patreon for occasional news posts and as a tip jar. I don’t expect anyone to give anything, but if you want to help support me and my projects, I’d greatly appreciate it.
Latest Posts
- Tutorial 2: Collectable Cheese
Last time I left you with a map with a few pizzas on. Now we have better table-cloth tiles and something we can make into… Read more: Tutorial 2: Collectable Cheese - Tutorial 2: Top Down Pizza Arcade GameIn the previous tutorial we concentrated on platform-based actors for the simple platform game, but if you wanted to make a top-down game you’d likely… Read more: Tutorial 2: Top Down Pizza Arcade Game
- Applications I Use With Scorpion
Earok has a great Getting Started guide on the Official Scorpion Wiki that has some app suggestions, I’ll be listing Applications that I personally use,… Read more: Applications I Use With Scorpion