How Rayman 2 "offered 2D gameplay situations in a 3D environment" to deliver the best of both worlds

When he decided to present his Rayman video game project to Ubisoft, he brought a 150-page file describing the whole game and ...
Game Rant

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Proves Something That Hardcore Fans Have Known All Along - The 2D Games Are Better

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2D platforming boss-rush action game Onikura to be published by Astrolabe Games

Onikura is a 2D platforming boss-rush action game built around lightning-fast slashes and surgically precise parry actions. Every clash is a battle for survival—attack, parry, heal, and consume souls ...
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The Best 2D Horror Games

2D horror games deserve a spotlight just like big-budget ones, offering unique gameplay experiences. Carrion is a thrilling ...
Engadget

Mewgenics, the next game from The Binding of Isaac's developer, will arrive next February on PC

Indie game developer Edmund McMillen hosted a Reddit AMA today offering some more details about his upcoming game Mewgenics. For starters, the Steam release date for this turn-based cat-breeding RPG ...
Polygon

Horses developer says studio likely won’t make another game after Steam delisting

While most of the gaming world’s attention may currently be focused on the upcoming Game Awards, one story tells us more about the state of the industry than the shining lights of the Peacock Theater ...
IGN

See you on the Playground.

Microsoft has confirmed plans for a significant Xbox Developer Direct showcase in January 2026 after a relatively quiet The Game Awards. While Microsoft-owned Blizzard announced the next Diablo 4 ...
Game Rant

Xbox Confirms First 2026 Games Showcase With Huge Promise

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Amid The Game Awards hubbub, Xbox quietly announces a January Developer Direct featuring the Fable and Forza Horizon 6 studio

While The Game Awards 2025 soaked up all the attention in the gaming world, Xbox quietly announced that its annual Developer Direct showcase is returning next month, with Playground Games set to ...
PC Gamer

Find Your Words will challenge you to develop connections without dialogue in a bright summer camp, and yes, it looks like you can birdwatch

Actions speak louder than words. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Add us as a preferred source on Google Find Your Words is a laid ...
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After Game Awards no-show, there's fresh hope for Fable as Microsoft teases its developer for January showcase

We got lots of big reveals during The Game Awards, but there were certainly some notable absences. I can't honestly say I really expected to see Persona 6, but I was quietly hoping Fable would show ...