Video games have come to be regarded as valuable educational resources. Through a combination of interactive environments and ...

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 ...

DeepMind says it’s a “significant step” toward building AGI. DeepMind says it’s a “significant step” toward building AGI. is The Verge’s senior AI reporter. An AI beat reporter for more than five ...

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It’s been 39 years since the tale of Erdrick’s descendant was told for the first time. It’s a story about dragons, princesses, and heroes, and after all these years, it’s still capable of showing the ...

Daniel has been playing games for entirely too many years, with his Steam library currently numbering nearly 750 games and counting. When he's not working or watching anime, he's either playing or ...

This video shows the process of learning 2D animation in a short period. It includes rough sketches, keyframe planning, and coloring stages, highlighting the time and effort required in frame-by-frame ...

So, you want to learn how to code in 2025? That’s awesome! Picking your very first programming language can feel like a puzzle though, right? There are so many options out there, and everyone seems to ...

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 ...

A new lab at Arizona State University, the Endless Games and Learning Lab, is giving students hands-on experience and valuable job skills in the fields of gaming and artificial intelligence. The lab, ...

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 ...