Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School Goes Wide, But Still Scratches A Puzzling Itch

Puzzle-driven games can walk a thin line: too easy, and surmounting the challenge doesn’t feel rewarding; too difficult, and players might just look up answers or walk away. The first Escape Academy navigated this balance well, but with the follow-up, Coin Crew Games has to balance that tightrope walk in a much larger world. Escape…

Mobile Studio Hoping To End Infamous ‘EDGE’ Trademark Troll

Founded in 1979, Edge Games created numerous pieces of software for microcomputers like the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64. However, it is far better known for the litigious nature of its CEO Tim Langdell, who for decades has asserted a trademark over the word “edge” whenever it crops up in the gaming space. While it’s…

Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis aims to be “much deeper” than the original – it’s even got crafting

The prospect of capturing what made the original Tomb Raider special in a modern form is a difficult one, which is why Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is more than just a ‘remake’ in the traditional sense. At Summer Game Fest, we spoke to Experience Director Jeff Adams and Game Director Raul Siqueira of Crystal…

Obsession’s box-office bonanza can’t even be slowed down by Steven Spielberg

Published Jun 14, 2026, 1:03 PM EDT Although Disclosure Day had a great opening weekend, Obsession’s box office success continues to impress Image: Universal Pictures Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day did better than expected at the domestic box office this weekend, but even its solid performance wasn’t enough to slow Obsession down. Deadline reports that Disclosure Day…

Starter Pack – What Are Your Nintendo Switch 2 Essentials?

We’d love to hear your thoughts, too. Disagree with our picks? Can’t live without that extra storage? Let us know in the polls and comments what gear and games you’d recommend to a Switch 2-curious gamer looking to jump aboard. Switch 2 Essentials – The Console Image: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Life If you’re in…

The Wolf Among Us 2 Preview – The Wolf Among Us 2 Is An Old Dog With New Tricks

It’s been a long road to Bigby’s next adventure in The Wolf Among Us 2. In the 13 years since the first entry, Telltale has died and come back to life, and the specific branch of adventure games it gave rise to has seen many iterations come and go. So now, in 2026, The Wolf…

Microsoft’s CEO Suggests The Bill Has Come Due For Xbox

Are we at a big inflection point for Xbox or is Microsoft just going to double down on what it’s been doing until things magically turn around, or it decides to spin off the gaming business altogether? That’s one of the questions that has arisen out of the recent whiplash between a great Xbox showcase…

Demon Born codes (June 2026)

If your device of choice can stomach the long asset loading sequence of this ambitious adventure game, you’ll be set to redeem new Demon Born codes for some easy free rewards. You only need to read the first half of the title to know where the inspiration for this Roblox game came from. Lending quite…

After gaming on pro-level panels I can tell you now that 360 Hz is the sweet spot for gaming monitors

Jacob Fox, hardware writer (Image credit: Future) This week I’ve been: Latency testing a 320 Hz monitor, trying to climb up CS2 Premier ranks, and looking into information theory. If you’ve been on this planet as long as I have, you might remember the sentiment that your eyes can’t see above 60 fps. At least,…

All The Free Fortnite Cosmetics Available To Unlock Right Now

Fortnite is known as much for its paid cosmetics as it is for having arguably the best Battle Royale modes around. But these days, Fortnite offers so many free cosmetics at any given time that it’s easier than ever to enjoy it without dropping a penny on skins, emotes, or other cosmetics. In Chapter 7…