YoYo Games launched GameMaker Studio 2 on macOS this week, bringing the popular multiplatform 2D game development engine to the Mac for the first time.

Forgotten Gems: Shadow Complex Designer Donald Mustard on the resurrection of the 2D Metroidvania, and the sequel that almost was.

Console titles like Tomba 2 and the Crash Bandicoot series replicated the basic design of a 2D platformer, but still incorporated pseudo-3D visuals and mechanics.

Art of Vengeance is a 2D action-platformer, players will often need to think in 3 dimensions in order to succeed.

RIT’s game design MS degree is ranked 8th among top universities in the world for students who want to study and create games, according to the 2024 international rankings from The Princeton Review.

The world of 2D video games is rich with classics that have stood the test of time, offering a blend of nostalgic charm and timeless gameplay. From the iconic Mario series to the challenging Mega ...