The Thursday letters page is worried about what Epic Games’ layoffs mean for the rest of the industry, as one reader takes ...

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 ...

George is a talented writer who graduated from the University of Exeter with a Bachelor's Degree in English. His main hobbies include writing and gaming, and he spends most of his free time doing one ...

Even in this early state, Combo Devils is showing a ton of promise as a fusion of a traditional 2D fighter with a Smash Bros.

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

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 ...

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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 ...

“Well now… In a long-running series, novelty and continuity are both important, but we wanted this title to fully convey the appeal of Donkey Kong as a character. Meanwhile, we thought that by ...