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A Long Dormant Run-and-Gun Series Is Returning After 40 Years
A franchise that first launched 40 years ago is finally returning with a new entry from the same company, and it’s the side-scrolling run-and-gun we need right now.
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One of Gaming’s Most Important Platformers Was Released 44 Years Ago Today
One of the most important video games in the platformer genre was released 44 years ago, and it’s hard to imagine gaming without its epic influence.
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Best Platformer Games From Each Console Generation
Platformers make up some of the best video games ever made, and they continue to dominate the industry with every new console generation.
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New Indie Action Game With Smooth But Tough Combat Is Perfect For Sekiro & Devil May Cry Fans
A hack-and-slash action RPG with a dash of platforming.
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2026 Is a Big Year for Platformer Games
Platformers may have gotten their start in the 1980s, but the genre has never gone away, and 2026 will see some fantastic new titles released.
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One of Nintendo’s Most Controversial Games Released 25 Years Ago Today
Nintendo isn’t known for its controversial games, as it’s a family-friendly company. That changed 25 years ago with the release of this cult classic.
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Every Significant Innovation in Platformer Games
Platformer video games have been around for decades, and over the years, the genre has evolved considerably. Each of these innovations was key in bringing the platformer of the past into the modern age.
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10 Best Platformers on the NES
The NES was all about platformers, and it featured some of the best of the 1980s and ’90s. These ten are among the best the system had to offer.
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10 Best Platformers on the Sega Genesis
The Sega Genesis featured a plethora of popular platformers, so we’ve looked through them all and found the ten best on the system.
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Every Sonic the Hedgehog Game, Ranked
There have been dozens of Sonic the Hedgehog games, but which are the good ones and which are the worst of the bunch? This ranking aims to find out.
