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

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 ...

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

Games reward creativity: titles like Zelda, Hitman, and MGSV let players solve problems in countless ways. Nonlinear play grows thinking: puzzles and open missions encourage outside-the-box solutions.

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 ...

Two Namco classic Game Boy Advance games are joining the Nintendo Switch Online catalogue. First up is Mr. Driller 2, the ...

Many gamers find themselves torn between the comfort of familiar retro controllers and the advanced functionality required by ...

At their core, both graphic and interior design share fundamental principles – balance, rhythm, proportion, visual hierarchy, ...

JRPGs "A lot of RPGs have adopted more action gameplay elements," says Dragon Quest remake producer, making old-school turn-based JRPGs "actually rare nowadays" and "considered fresh again" Dragon ...

Well here we are again! Sony's returned with another PlayStation State of Play showcase, this one of an autumnal hue, ...

Overall, though, “Shinobi: Art of Vengeance” is an excellent addition to the Shinobi franchise. As someone who loves Ninja Gaiden, I did not expect “Shinobi: Art of Vengeance” to actually be the ...