That was back in 2020 when Kavu was in Grade 2. He was among only threeselected, out of a pool of about 50, to learn how to code after showing greatinterest.“Back then we werejust choosing a sprite ...

Polygon Nintendo Direct Game reveals, trailers, and what’s next from the house that Mario built. Get more news→ 2D sprites moving in a 3D plane has been the hot new trend for Japanese roleplaying ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. As part of June 2026’s Nintendo Direct, Square Enix has revealed a ...

Nidhogg developer Messhof has announced Blood Dungeon, a 2D platforming survival game due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in the late summer. A demo is available now for PC. “I ...

Publisher LightWitch and developer Blue Lily have announced Moonlight Pale, a 2D hand-drawn style survival horror game set in a late 1800s female seminary. It will launch for PC via Steam in Q4 2026 / ...

Plunge into Python with ‘Python Crash Course 3rd Edition’ One of the best books for getting up to speed with Python is better than ever, with segments on data analysis, web development, and even video ...

Do you love Metroidvanias? Do you like Doom? Are 2D platformers right up your street? Then say hello to Doomblade, this week's free PC game on the Epic Games Store, an award-winning 2D extravaganza ...

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In celebration of Castlevania's 40th anniversary, Konami has announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a new stylized 2D Castlevania game co-developed by Evil Empire and Motion Twin. It's due out in ...

The Dark Souls franchise is the stuff of legend. A virtually flawless series of games so influential that an entire genre, Soulslikes, sprung up to meet the overwhelming demand of gamers who could not ...

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 managing editor for the mobile team, ...