Learning to play video games as an adult has helped transform my inner world. I played a lot of video games growing up. I have two brothers, and we played Nintendo in the mid to late ’90s, enjoying ...

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I have fallen into a gaming pattern that does not make a lot of sense, but I don’t think I’m alone. The pattern is that I am playing almost everything in handheld mode now, even though my games could ...

Playing the role of a rental-store owner reveals the thrill in mundanity.

Despite one of my “icebreaker hobbies” being video gaming, I’ve never been a good gamer — someone who can breeze through levels, unlock every achievement and boast a high kill-to-death ratio. My video ...

I played a lot in 2025. These games stood out the most—one shockingly great newcomer, a long-awaited sequel, and an FPS that stole my late nights. List details author’s 10 favorite games of 2025, ...