Fan gatherings present opportunities to geek out with fellow enthusiasts. Can we cultivate some of that energy in everyday life?
Tag: Games
The Gen Z Crossword Era
Solving a crossword puzzle today feels more like a spirited conversation with modern culture.
Indoor Games
When it’s more comfortable inside than out, it’s time to play games.
China’s Scripted Homicides Become a Popular Pastime
“Scripted homicide” clubs have opened around the country as young people look for ways to escape and connect. Naturally, the government has questions.
‘Squid Game,’ the Netflix Hit, Taps South Korean Fears
The dystopian Netflix hit taps South Korea’s worries about costly housing and scarce jobs, concerns familiar to its U.S. and international viewers.
His Game Made Beating a Pandemic Fun. Can He Do It for Climate Change?
Matt Leacock, the inventor of the hit board game Pandemic, has spent the past year making a game about an even weightier subject.
Why Do People Love Games?
The Game Maker for The New York Times (Yes! There is a Game Maker) explains.
Children Are Hunting Teddy Bears During the Coronavirus Outbreak
See that stuffed animal in the window? It’s part of a game meant to entertain children (and adults) during a prolonged period of lockdowns and social distancing. How many can you spot?