Gaming has come a long way over the last few decades, and while the cynic in me loathes many aspects of 'modern gaming,' the medium has made mighty strides. Back in the '90s especially, newer tech ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Strategy games are a blast to play through, compelling players to ...

The world of 2D video games is rich with classics that have stood the test of time, offering a blend of nostalgic charm and timeless gameplay. From the iconic Mario series to the challenging Mega Man ...

Join an unlikely hero—a sword-wielding, flute-playing Duck Boy—on an epic adventure in the 2D pixel Metroidvania ANATINE, developed by the talented solo developer Pixel Trash, featuring colorful and ...

Ahmad is a video game fanatic. He always carries his PSVita with him wherever he goes so he can play Metal Gear Solid on the go, and his socials are filled with gaming news. He also lifts weights ...

Sonic developers have merged 2D and 3D gameplay in recent titles like Sonic Forces, Sonic Colors, and Sonic X Shadow Generations. Some great Sonic games skillfully blend 2D and 3D sections, offering ...

Look, we need to talk about something that’s been bugging me for a while now. Square Enix goes and creates this absolutely gorgeous HD 2D art style that makes everyone’s jaws drop, and then what ...

What are the best 2D Mario games? We rank every side-scrolling platformer in the Nintendo mascot's history. Super Mario’s 40-year history is a testament to all the different ways you can make a little ...

The Legend of Zelda has been going strong since 1987, with virtually every game in the series beloved for one reason or another. Each Nintendo console always has at least one Zelda game released for ...

The weird fallow years for Sonic the Hedgehog are over. Last year’s Sonic Frontiers managed to buck a trend of less-than-impressive 3D Sonic games, and was a commercial and critical success for Sega.

Fighting games are hard, there's no way around it. But the edge of that difficulty can be smoothed a bit with a proper mindset, some universal tips that apply to almost every 2D fighting game, along ...

Anthony is a writer who's worked in the games industry for four years. He's a competitive gamer with a soft spot for retro titles. Anthony enjoys speedrunning a few titles, but Simpson's Hit & Run is ...