Originally founded two decades ago as Escapist Magazine, The Escapist is the ultimate destination for video game reviews, gaming news, in-depth features, and Op-Ed columns for enthusiasts who want to get closer to the medium they love.
Maybe you’re stuck on a tricky puzzle in that horror game that you just can’t figure out, want to see how all the Mario games compare against each other, or need the low-down on the latest 100-hour epic RPG; The Escapist features everything you’ll ever need in the gaming world, all in one place.
And because escapism takes many forms and means different things to different people, we also explore adjacent entertainment experiences like classic table games, online casinos, and esports betting, offering responsible coverage of the ways gaming intersects with games of chance.
Our team comprises well-respected industry veterans who have decades of combined experience to bring you nothing but the best coverage of all the latest releases and most popular titles.
Who we are
The Escapist is a video game and culture website that was originally founded in print, focusing on RPG games. Since then, it’s expanded to cover all facets of the industry, including the latest games with reviews, features, guides, news, and multimedia, as well as emerging spaces like iGaming and esports betting.
A multi-award-winning publication, it has stood as a bastion for gamers craving intelligent content that takes the story further.
What we do
As our namesake suggests, our primary mission is to take you away from the ordinary confines of reality and immerse you in endless video game worlds – and beyond – with high-quality, world-class coverage that you will not find anywhere else. For more than 20 years, we’ve been dedicated to gamers of all skill levels, platforms, and preferences, whether they’re die-hard Nintendo fans, PlayStation loyalists, Xbox enjoyers, PC purists, or drawn to the strategic thrills of esports betting and iGaming.