For game prototypes, the best AI 3D animation tool is usually the one that gets a believable moving asset into the engine fastest, with acceptable cleanup ...

If you're bored, have some time to kill, and access to nearly any PC with an internet connection, you can now play Half-Life 2. At least, a rather janky, ugly, and legally dubious version of Half-Life ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

On April 20, 2026, Toei Animation announced that it has established a new company called Toei Games. This company is expected to launch its first PC game on Steam, with titles to head to consoles ...

The Dolphin emulator now has Game Boy Player support. The team is using the existing mGBA emulator within Dolphin to let you play Game Boy Advance titles. You’re better off using other GBA emulators, ...

Following the strong box office debut of Hoppers, director Daniel Chong has shared an early piece of animation created during the film's development. The newly revealed 2D test footage offers a ...

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 ...

Adobe has canceled plans to discontinue its 2D animation software Animate. On Monday, Adobe announced that it would stop allowing people to sell subscriptions to Animate on March 1, saying the ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. There’s no shortage of mystery games on Steam, but developer Talha & ...

My journey to becoming a worthy opponent in Crossplay, The Times’s first two-player game. By Deb Amlen I don’t really care who wins or loses a game. I just want to have fun and hang out with my ...