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What's Happening to 2D Platformers?

Leviathyn.com | "It doesn’t matter what generation you’re from. If you consider yourself a video game fan you enjoy a good 2D platformer every now and again. They might not be your favorite genre, but there’s a sense of respect you should have for classic series like Mega Man and Super Mario Bros.
The problem is these games aren’t in as big of demand as the next Halo or Elder Scrolls game. The popularity of the genre is declining because they don’t have the flashy graphics of storylines of the blockbuster hits. Besides, there is a profit margin to think of, and who in their right mind is going to spend $60 on a puzzle platformer?"

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Best Short Games on Xbox Game Pass

These are the best short games on Xbox Game Pass. They offer a variety of different experiences that can be enjoyed without commitment.

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JagX22250d ago

Wouldn't the answer here be ... all of them?

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Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Broforce Forever, Everspace 2, A Short Hike, and More

Megan Spurr writes: "My favorite announcements are those coming soon, especially when “soon” means “right now” (looking at you Celeste!). We have hikes, we have Bro’s, kingdoms, and space, and more, so let’s get to the games! "

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VenomUK260d ago

It's now time for somebody to go up to Xbox Live Gold whilst it's fast asleep, then hold a pillow tight over its mouth until it stops breathing.

crazyCoconuts260d ago

This is game pass though. Doesn't seem that much better right now.

Profchaos260d ago

Looking at the quality of games mixing the two up in this case it's an easy mistake to make

BrainSyphoned260d ago

I forgot Everspace 2 released so I'm happy with this month.

Profchaos260d ago

Well I guess we know where all that gamepass money is going right into a giant s labelled bucket

ChasterMies260d ago

Microsoft is spending $70B on Activision. That doesn’t leave a lot left over for other AAA games.

monkey602260d ago

I've really wanted to play A Short Hike and Airborne Kingdom for a while now so it's cool they've been added but yeah I don't see this exciting the masses

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Best Side-Scroller Games on PC

GF365: "These are our picks for the best side-scroller games on PC. The genre was popular back in the day, and these modern games prove the genre is still alive and well."

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