The "elegant design" of Super Mario Bros levels has inspired devs for over 40 years, but it was Super Mario 64's 3D leap that was a "watershed moment"

Mario could have all the appeal as a character, but without engaging worlds to explore he wouldn't be much of a star – ...
Wired

How Hub Worlds Shape Video Game Design

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Nintendo is Hiring 2D Level Designers

Many game developers have dreamed of working for Nintendo and being able to have a hands-on influence on their favorite game franchises. The dreams of some of these designers may come true with ...
IGN

Diablo 2 Resurrected: Overcoming the Insane Hurdles of Making a 2D Game Work in 3D | Art of the Level

Diablo 2 Resurrected: Overcoming the Insane Hurdles of Making a 2D Game Work in 3D | Art of the Level Diablo 2 is one of the most beloved action RPGs of all time. The open-ended design of Diablo 2's ...