Sidescrolling beat ‘em up games were one of the defining arcade genres of the late 80s, early 90s. Whether you were huddled around the darkened screen of your local arcade or assaulted by noise and ...

It is fitting that Scott Pilgrim EX is something of a soft reboot and self-contained narrative. While the game leans into the style, music, and vibe of the original comic, the film, and the 2010 video ...

Born in the 8-bit era, raised by the 16-bit era, and perfected by the 32-bit era, Cory's roots grew from the likes Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man to the world of Resident Evil and Castlevania. Owning ...

Foundational genres in gaming always include beat-em-ups, where one or more players can fight wave after wave of tough enemies. Classics like Alien vs. Predator or Double Dragon are endlessly ...

These six beat 'em ups on the PlayStation 1 were a blast back in the day, and are still quite fun to go back to.

When you think of the legends of the beat 'em up genre, a certain list of names comes to mind. Double Dragon, Golden Axe, ...

Absolum launched earlier this month to strong reviews from players and critics alike, thanks to its compelling blend of traditional beat-'em-up action with the replayability and unpredictability of ...

Fresh off of launching the legendary Tomb Raider franchise a year before, developer Core Design followed up its action-adventure game with an attempt to revitalize the beat ’em up genre, which was a ...

Simple mechanics, satisfying action, and a pocket full of quarters. The beat ’em up genre defined arcade gaming for a generation. From ’90s classics to modern masterpieces, we’re counting down the ten ...

Chronic Blunt Punch is both classic Jay and Silent Bob and classic beat 'em up. Here's our preview from PAX East.