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 ...

But he would consider making another 3D Monkey Island. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert isn't ...

Mojang has dropped some huge news for Minecraft Java players - especially those that love to mod. While the modding scene is already thriving in Minecraft, it's not as accessible as you'd expect for ...

Super Mario Bros. 2 is seen as the black sheep of Mario games series. Released in 1988 for the NES and in 1992 for Japan, some players were sure they had played it before. They’d be correct, as the ...

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 ...

Oh man, nothing slaps harder than that ritual of blowing the dust outta a cartridge, jamming it in, and praying to the pixel gods it’ll actually start. Floppy disks? Please. Those things felt like ...

Though the genre has since exploded, 2D platforming arguably owes its start to Super Mario. And even though it’s been 40 years since the first game came out, few 2D platformers have risen to the level ...

As gaming technology continues to evolve, the debate between 2D and 3D games remains a topic of discussion in the gaming community. Both types of games have their fans and critics, and there are ...

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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 ...

The Metroidvania is one of the most popular styles of games in the gaming industry. From the indie scene to AAA, games that embrace puzzle-platforming, 2D action, and upgradable abilities have ...