Last time, I talked about racing the beam, a type of graphics used when memory was scarce. Now it’s time to step into the future with more memory and talk about what modern 2D games still do … ...

Next, we’ll step forward in time to when memory wasn’t so scarce, and talk about basic 2D graphics with a framebuffer and how shape primitives are drawn. See you then!

For decades, graphics were the visible part of the evolution of video games. The leap from 8-bit to 16-bit in the late 1980s, ...

Steam has a new game that feels like a spiritual It Takes Two spin-off, but with 2D visuals reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki's ...

Naruto Shippuden 3D is a good game in its own right; it has adequate graphics for its time and is by far the best-looking 2D Naruto game. However, it pales in comparison to the higher-ranked ...

Heart Gold and Soul Silver set the standard for top-tier 2D graphics in Pokemon games on Nintendo DS. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have some of the best graphics despite being ...

Video games have become a staple in entertainment, offering players the chance to dive into worlds filled with adventure, mystery, and excitement. But have you ever stopped to consider how do ...

Finally, a mainline game where you get to play as Zelda. This phenomenal twist on the classic 2D Zelda formula brought Breath of the Wild's "see everything, do anything" design philosophy to the ...