Though the genre has since exploded, 2D platforming arguably owes its start to Super Mario. And even though it’s been 40 ...

YoYo Games launched GameMaker Studio 2 on macOS this week, bringing the popular multiplatform 2D game development engine to the Mac for the first time.

Outside of handheld gaming where it was still prevalent, the early era of Indie games felt responsible for the return of 2D ...

Console titles like Tomba 2 and the Crash Bandicoot series replicated the basic design of a 2D platformer, but still incorporated pseudo-3D visuals and mechanics.

Forgotten Gems: Shadow Complex Designer Donald Mustard on the resurrection of the 2D Metroidvania, and the sequel that almost was.

RIT’s game design MS degree is ranked 8th among top universities in the world for students who want to study and create games, according to the 2024 international rankings from The Princeton Review.

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 ...

Finally, a mainline game where you get to play as Zelda. This phenomenal twist on the classic 2D Zelda formula brought Breath of the Wild's "see everything, do anything" design philosophy to the ...