My Guilty Pleasure: Exploring the Fake Wilderness in The Legend of Zelda
I first played it with my sons and then, after they went to bed, alone, obsessively, deep into the night
Read Moregaming
How Do You Make the Perfect Toy?
Fads come and go, but how to create a toy that stands the test of time is the billion-dollar question
Read More
The Gamification of Fitness: Are We Getting Played by Our Exercise Apps?
The video game elements often blamed for sedentary lifestyles are now being used to get people moving
Read More
Gotta Catch ’Em All: Why Old Pokémon Cards Are Suddenly Worth Thousands
Thanks to online marketplaces and nostalgic millennials, the prices of old trading cards are rising to dizzying new heights
Read More
How Euchre Healed My Family
We have played through illness, arguments, divorces, and death
Read More
When Did Geek Culture Get so Angry?
Inside nerdom’s refusal to to accept diversity
Read More
Send the Barbarian in First
Dungeons and Dragons helped me bond with my kids—and now I teach other dads to play
Read More
Canada’s Bid to Create a World Chess Champion
Montreal’s Eric Hansen is a self-described Chessbrah, but he could also be the best player this country has ever had
Read More
How Gamergate Pioneered the Backlash Against Diversity
The fight to keep women out of the new economy started with video games
Read More
