Special Guest - Sandy Gordon

Special Guest - Sandy Gordon

From The Razzle Dazzle Show by Jared Gonzalez

April 6, 2026 · 1h 18m · Season 2

About this episode

Jared Gonzalez interviews pixel artist Sandy Gordon about his work on games like Shovel Knight and Mina the Hollower.

This week on The Razzle Dazzle Show, we’re joined by Sandy Gordon, pixel artist at Yacht Club Games. Sandy has helped craft the expressive retro visuals behind games like Shovel Knight and Rivals of Aether, and most recently served as the lead artist on the upcoming gothic adventure Mina the Hollower. We talk about the art of telling stories through tiny sprites, the magic of classic game aesthetics, and the games and pop culture that shaped Sandy’s creative journey. From growing up with retro games to helping define the look of modern indie classics, this is a conversation about creativity, nostalgia, and the passion behind pixel art. And of course, we dive into Mina the Hollower — Yacht Club’s upcoming action-adventure inspired by Game Boy Color classics — and why it’s a game retro fans should absolutely have on their radar. Make sure to wishlist and check out Mina the Hollower when it launches soon! Special Guest - Sandy Gordon https://bandygrass.tumblr.com/ X: @Bandygrass IG: @ bandygrass Mina The Hollower: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1875580/Mina_the_Hollower/…

People in this episode

Guest: Sandy Gordon

Topics covered

  • pixel art
  • game design
  • indie games
  • nostalgia
  • retro games

Keywords

  • Yacht Club Games
  • Mina the Hollower
  • Shovel Knight
  • Rivals of Aether
  • Game Boy Color

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Shovel Knight, Rivals of Aether, Mina the Hollower, Game Boy Color

Books & works: The Razzle Dazzle Show, Mina the Hollower

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