If you uploaded a Super Mario Maker course with cheap hidden blocks, unfair enemy placement, or just overall haphazard design, I'm sorry to say that Nintendo might have judged you for it. During ...

Do you want to make your own video games because you’re just not pleased with the quality of games today? With the right tools, you can accomplish your goals without many problems. Some of these tools ...

Dimensionality has been in the news this week. Autodesk announced it was pushing 3D graphics in mobile games with the release of Maya LT 2014, while Nintendo revealed the 2DS and Unity announced its ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. 2D horror games deserve a spotlight just like big-budget ones, ...

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Jenni Lada: What was it like to work on Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake after working on Octopath Traveler? How did your experience on it shape your approach to Dragon Quest? Masaaki Hayasaka: I ...

How do you make old games attractive to modern players? Masaaki Hayasaka, the producer of the remake, explains the magic behind the HD-2D style. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and ...

The HD-2D style is a boon for Square Enix’s modern turn-based JRPGs. It takes retro 2D sprites and fits them into beautiful 3D environments with gorgeous special effects. Seeing realistic fire ...

Super Mario Bros. 2 is seen as the black sheep of Mario games series. Released in 1988 for the NES and in 1992 for Japan, some players were sure they had played it before. They’d be correct, as the ...

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 ...