Thirty years ago, this unexpected entry to the Mario franchise redefined what the Nintendo series was at a crucial junction in gaming history.

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Platformers helped define video games as a medium. They taught generations how to hold a controller, how to time a jump, and how to explore imaginative worlds built around movement and discovery. Few ...

Trilling Dollar Venture is intensifying investments in consumer startups, focusing on AI-driven platforms and innovative ...

Platforming and RPGs might seem like two very different genres, but a surprising number of games have figured out how to blend the two. Some lean more into the action and traversal, others emphasize ...

With over four years experience in the gaming industry, Sharon has covered all kinds of gaming content from listcles to news on the latest events. She is a big fan of video game franchises like EA ...

When Metroidvanias and platformers place players into hostile environments, we often also get means to defend ourselves or fight back. Animal Well involves a different approach. We’re dumped into a ...

While it's fun to unleash the might of a ninja warrior, Sega's upcoming revival is at its best when showcasing the ninja's fleet-footed agility. It takes a great many things to become a mighty ninja ...

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