Although the Metroid franchise did not make any appearances at Summer Game Fest, Metroid Dread has been dragged into a debate it really doesn't belong in. Namely, two games revealed at the showcase, ...

2D games have always had a certain charm to them, which is why this genre of gaming is still going strong even today. While 2D games might not always be the most graphically impressive titles, nor ...

To mark Mario’s 40th anniversary, we’re ranking every 2D mainline Mario game, from Super Mario Bros. to Super Mario Wonder.

With the original Super Mario Bros. game turning 40 this year, it’s time to look back on which games nail those core tenants and which struggle to make it past the first goomba. Here’s every 2D Super ...

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 ...

Gaming has come a long way over the last few decades, and while the cynic in me loathes many aspects of 'modern gaming,' the medium has made mighty strides. Fans of the SNES have to check out this ...

Ahmad is a video game fanatic. He always carries his PSVita with him wherever he goes so he can play Metal Gear Solid on the go, and his socials are filled with gaming news. He also lifts weights ...

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 ...

The Super Mario series serves as the franchise's anchor video game series with its classic side-scrolling platform gameplay.

Sega announced Sonic Superstars at Summer Game Fest, and with it, the company is delving back into 2D Sonic. That’s good news for anyone who has been feeling nostalgic for the classics lately. Unlike ...

At a Nintendo Direct on September 12, 2025, Square Enix announced a release date for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, a ...