I need you to play this unbelievably tense 2 hour horror about descending into hell with a grappling hook

Idols of Ash looks like another of the droves of low-poly first-person horror games oozing from the 21st century collective consciousness, but it’s actually more of a climbing game. I meet the nameless protagonist at the mouth of a mysterious, fathomless pit. For some reason it’s my objective to reach the bottom of it. At…

Spider-Man actor Tom Holland reveals his Spider-Man replacement pick

Earlier in June, Spider-Man: Brand New Day star Tom Holland once again alluded to being ready to walk away from playing the Marvel Cinematic Universe hero he’s embodied since 2015’s Captain America: Civil War. “I would love to be a part of setting up the next chapter,” he told Empire. “Whatever that looks like, I…

Why It’s Called Final Fantasy VII Revelation Instead Of ‘Resolve’ Or Other Subtitles

Ever since we learned the name of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, fan speculation began running rampant about what the third and final entry of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy would be called. While, thematically, many considered “Reunion” to be a fitting choice, that was disqualified as it was the name of the Crisis Core:…

Where To Preorder All 12 Lego Pokemon Smart Play Sets

Lego Pokemon Smart Play: All-in-One Playsets 12 interactive playsets with sound and light effects launch August 1. Preorder at Amazon View at other stores Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Lego Store Preorder at Pokemon Center Lego launched its first official Pokemon sets earlier this year, and soon the line is expanding…

Xbox Shoots Down Rumors That Gears Exclusivity Is A Fake Out

A “reset” is underway at Xbox. Rapid changes and rubber-banding vibes have left a lot of people feeling confused and shaky about what comes next for the console maker. The announcement at Xbox’s June showcase that Gears of War: E-Day won’t be coming to PlayStation 5 was one of the more notable shifts, an about-face…

Valor Mortis’ first-person perspective opens up “new opportunities” within the soulslike genre

There’s a lot to get excited about with Valor Mortis. Aesthetically, it’s gorgeous – the eerie juxtaposition of 1800s France with weird, mysterious red magic; the intense violence of a world at war, enveloped in smog. It’s easily one of the most interesting soulslikes I’ve seen in a while – and let’s be real, they’re…

Hacker Group Steals Nintendo Employee Data, Posts $2 Million Ransom

Image: Alex Olney / Nintendo Life Update [Tue 16th Jun 2026, 7:15pm]: Nintendo of America has responded to the claimed data breach, confirming a loss “limited to internal survey content comprising a small subset of our employees,” and stating that “most of the information dates back several years.” Here’s the full statement, as provided to…

Highly Anticipated Bandai Namco PS5 RPG Free to Try on PS Store

A highly anticipated Bandai Namco Entertainment RPG is available to try now on PS5. The latest entry in the Sword Art Online series, Echoes of Aincrad, is available to check out now, all for free. PS5 RPG Echoes of Aincrad drops free demo on PS Store, no PS Plus required The latest entry in the long-running…

All active Grow a Garden 2 codes in June 2026

It’s time to abandon your old flowerbeds and plant something fresh—one of Roblox’s most popular games officially has a sequel in Grow a Garden 2. The new Roblox experience is a lot like the original, but with a few quality-of-life tweaks and added threats as other players can now steal your hard-earned seedlings. That means…

Halo: Campaign Evolved Preview – Exclusive Hands-On Impressions Of The Bonus Missions

As part of our trip to Halo Studios back in May for our recently announced Halo: Campaign Evolved cover story, I had the chance to sit down and play through all three of the new missions included in the remake package. These missions take place prior to the famous narrative of Halo: Combat Evolved, giving…