Dragon Quest Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake reminded me why I love turn-based battles, but after 40 minutes with the game, I'm desperate to know what "really big surprise" the devs are hiding JRPGs ...

Abstract: In this article, the Lightweight Java Gaming Library (LWJGL) is used to develop and implement a lightweight 2D gaming engine with an emphasis on GPU optimization. Sprite rendering, scene ...

A new study into the engines powering the most successful web games has revealed the overwhelming dominance of Unity, but highlights a critical trade-off between its powerful ecosystem and the ...

TL;DR: Unity has released a critical security patch addressing a high-level vulnerability in versions 2017.1 and earlier, affecting Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS games. Developers are urged to update ...

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 ...

WonderKing is officially making a comeback, and pre-registration has already opened. For anyone who missed it the first time around, WonderKing was a free-to-play 2D side-scrolling MMORPG that first ...

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 ...

Stalker 2 maker GSC Game World has shared its development roadmap for the remainder of 2025, and the team has plenty of updates planned for Q3 and Q4. Among those updates is an engine overhaul set to ...