Something is enduring about pixel art that keeps drawing us back. A handful of coloured squares shouldn’t have much power, ...

To many, creating their own video game feels something like a far-off dream: It’s something only the artistically inclined with plenty of time on their hands could accomplish. But the truth of the ...

Solo developer of Lunistice, Dennis Kroener who goes by A Grumpy Fox, has worked in game-related jobs for years now. However, being part of the game media and working for a game publisher wasn't ...

What if the next big leap in 2D design software wasn’t just about more tools or faster workflows, but about reimagining how creativity itself is supported? Enter Graphite, a bold new application ...

The Company Man is a 2D action platformer where you control Jim, a fresh graduate entering the workforce for the first time.

If you’re good enough, you only need 240x160 pixels to scare the s**t out of players. Released alongside the first Metroid Prime in November 2002, Metroid Fusion marked the long-awaited return of ...

Mario could have all the appeal as a character, but without engaging worlds to explore he wouldn't be much of a star – Nintendo's divine design has been key ...

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 ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. We're now tantalizingly close to the launch of a new Super Mario Bros. 2D game, as a jam-packed October month will see Super Mario Bros. Wonder arrive ...