I don't know of any books, but I wrote a 2d game in Java which I lifted from download from the Java Boutique website. At least in 2001 there were tons of games and you could download the source code.

This title is bringing everyone's favorite blue hedgehog back to his roots in a 2D-style platform game. Sonic Superstars offers a vibrant take on the old side-scrolling games that made up many of ...

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake has become the top-selling game in Japan for 2024, despite only releasing a week ago.

2D puzzle adventure game In His Time will launch for PC via Steam on October 3, followed by Switch in December, publisher Kodansha developer TearyHand Studio announced.

Sega Announces Sonic Superstars, a Brand New 2D Sonic Game Featuring four player co-op, 3D graphics, and more. By Logan Plant Updated: Oct 12, 2023 1:16 pm Posted: Jun 8, 2023 12:35 pm ...

According to Nintendo insider Zippo, a new 2D Mario game is currently in development. They say that the "New Super" moniker will not be used and describes the game as "its own thing".

During the June Nintendo Direct, Mario was back in the spotlight with a new 2D adventure game. Super Mario Wonder looks similar in style to the New Super Mario Bros. series, but upgraded with tons ...

Imagining a game as beautiful as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 getting even prettier is a tall task, but there’s one thing that does the job: turning it into HD-2D pixel art, the striking art ...