Since its founding in 2005, The Escapist has been a trusted voice in gaming journalism, offering in-depth and welcoming coverage to an enthusiast audience. We cater to gamers of all ages and demographics with intelligent and thought-provoking content that takes you closer to the medium you love. 

From our origins in print to our evolution online, we’ve remained committed to high editorial standards, featuring news, reviews, and long-form articles.

What makes The Escapist different 

True to our roots, The Escapist harkens back to the classic magazine era of classic games journalism with long-form features, exclusive interviews, in-depth reviews, and content that takes the story forward.

The days in print may be long gone, but we’ve never lost sight of what matters: delivering world-class gaming journalism that’s engaging, detailed, and accessible. We’re all enthusiasts. From our team of writers and editors to the readership, we believe in upholding the respect of our audience with what we publish every single day. 

Staying true to our magazine legacy, we produce thoughtful game reviews, explainers, opinion pieces, evergreen features, how-tos, and guides – all designed to offer deeper insights you won’t find elsewhere. That now also includes emerging areas of interest for our audience, such as esports betting, online casinos, and table games, which we cover with the same level of integrity and curiosity as our core gaming content.

We’re living in an age where gaming is bigger than it has ever been. From console and PC titles to mobile games and digital gambling, billions of players around the world are interacting with increasingly diverse forms of entertainment.

Gaming is no longer niche; it’s the most powerful entertainment medium in the world. Just as giants like Valve, Xbox, Nintendo, and PlayStation have evolved, so has our readership. Many of you have grown with us since the early days, when we first said: “The mainstream is coming.”

We’ve covered gaming legislation, industry shifts, culture wars, and what it means to be a gamer – then and now. That mission hasn’t changed. In fact, we’re more committed to it than ever.

Our promise to you 

The Escapist is committed to producing informative, entertaining, and, above all else, reader-first coverage. We do not use AI-generated material in any of our content. Everything is thoroughly researched and carefully written by our team of experts before being approved by our editors.

We promise to deliver high-quality news, reviews, and features – whether they’re about a breakout indie game or the latest esports betting trends – crafted with the standards you’ve come to expect from us.

Reviews process

Passion and expertise are at the heart of everything we do at The Escapist, and that extends to our in-depth long-form reviews. Whether that’s the latest video game or must-have gaming tech, our experts spend dozens of hours playing and testing before delivering a verdict. We apply the same care to interviews and deep dives into older games and media. 

We’ve never believed in relying on review scores as shorthand, making it vitally important that our copy accurately reflects our opinions. 

While review codes or products may be provided by publishers or PR teams, this never guarantees positive coverage. Our editorial process remains entirely unbiased and independent.

Sponsored content or advertorials – including gambling-related promotions – are always clearly labeled and never presented as opinion pieces.

Latest updates 

The gaming world moves fast, and so do we. That’s why our time-sensitive features are regularly updated to reflect the newest developments as they happen. From major AAA game announcements to live-service updates, esports tournaments, and shifts in the betting market, you can be assured that The Escapist is here to keep you up to date. 

Site monetization and sponsored content

To fund our leading coverage, we work with select sponsors and advertisers that can be seen across the site. These relationships are handled independently from our editorial operations and exist to support our broader mission.

Most of our sponsors are directly relevant to the medium and our audience. We’re selective about who we work with, the types of ads we run, and the campaigns we support. This includes partnerships with esports betting platforms, online casinos, and gambling-adjacent services. These partnerships never influence our editorial content and are always clearly marked where relevant.

Affiliates disclaimer 

Some of the links on The Escapist are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase or take an action, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. These commissions help us fund and operate the site, but never influence our editorial decisions. We maintain factual accuracy in our reporting and impartiality in our recommendations. 

Community commitment 

Community has always been at the heart of The Escapist, and we’re committed to ensuring that our audience feels safe, heard, and respected. We have a zero-tolerance policy for offensive language, hate speech, transphobia, homophobia, or any form of discrimination.