A brand-new Steam game called The Dark Heart of Balor has been released, blending elements of Diablo and Castlevania to create something fresh. While the new Steam game is a classic Metroidvania at ...

Mega Man will be making his grand return in 2027 with Mega Man: Dual Override, a 2D side-scroller that harkens back to the blue bomber's origins while carving a new path forward. Why the US wants ...

For many players growing up in the 1990s, some of the most joyful memories came not from pushing technology forward, but from games that refined what already worked. Tight controls, expressive art, ...

Less than a year after President Donald Trump began his second term, Republicans seem unserious, unfocused and fracturing before our eyes at a pivotal time for the country. It's hard to watch. It was ...

In 2003, South Korean game development studio Nexon created MapleStory, a free-to-play 2D side-scrolling massively multiplayer online (MMO) game. It garnered a dedicated fanbase through the years with ...

The release of Ninja Gaiden 4 will mark 37 years since the series started. The hyper-stylish and slick-looking franchise is back with even more action than before. The franchise successfully made the ...

Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC Claws of Awaji, which launches today, kicks off with a surprise side-scrolling intro sequence that's reminiscent of Ubisoft's classic Prince of Persia series, themed ...

Games publisher Funbox Media Ltd has announced that Afterdream, a hand-crafted 2D side-scrolling adventure, is now available on PlayStation 5. The game was released on Steam back in September 2023, ...

Publisher and developer ProbablyMonsters have the released the 2D side-scrolling roguelike adventure game, Storm Lancers, for the Nintendo Switch. View the launch trailer below: Read details on the ...

Try to picture this hypothetical game. You’re controlling a character bashing their way through a 2D world. You clear out room after room of enemies, paying close attention to your limited health bar, ...

Welcome to our latest recap of what's going on in the indie game space. A bunch of new games dropped this week that are more than worthy of your attention, including a modern take on an old-school ...

Oscar Gonzalez is a Texas native who covered video games, conspiracy theories, misinformation and cryptocurrency. It looks like 2025 is the "Year of the Ninja." Assassin's Creed: Shadows was one of ...