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

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.

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.

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 ...

2D Zelda games offer mind-bending gameplay, tight level design, and a cozy aesthetic worth celebrating. Echoes of Wisdom shakes up the top-down format by putting Princess Zelda in the protagonist ...

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 ...

In-universe, you’re a spooky, mute ghost that hovers above Quill. It’s an interesting balance between more traditional 2D game design and the opportunities you get from VR.