‘Lemon Cake’ Is the Perfect Recipe for Casual Gamers
I can’t remember the last time I finished a video game. I’ve had my Nintendo Switch Lite for two years now, and it’s riddled with a number of titles I’ve…
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Move Over, Oprah. Video Game Book Clubs Have Arrived
When video games were just abstract concepts on university computers, book clubs were already popular. When Toad told Mario the princess was in another…
Even the Pandemic Couldn’t Stop Button Soccer
Luciano Araújo, a designer, decided to organize a small button soccer tournament with his family on the eve of the 2014 World Cup, but he couldn't find all…
My Family Is Trapped in the Metaverse
On a whim, I recently started rewatching Ready Player One, the Steven Spielberg adaptation of Ernest Cline’s seminal novel about a future in which virtual…
‘Tetris’ Helps My Stress and Anxiety Fall Away
Until last winter, I hadn’t played video games since my parents let me combine allowance and birthday money to buy an original Nintendo Entertainment System,…
Why You Gravitate to Puzzles When You’re Depressed
As the summer of 2021 dragged on, my mental health waned toward depression—and I’m certainly not the only one struggling right now. Along with other…
Cozy Management Games Remind Us How to Care
I’m alone in a darkened room before my screen. The game loads up. Purples, reds, hues of orange and pink wash over me, calling me in. Start Game. Yes,…
‘Last Stop’ Is a Playable Love Letter to London
London 1982. Big Ben except it’s not actually Big Ben, just a poster for tourists. As the camera pulls back, we see teenagers Sam and Pete running through a…
The Joy of Walking in Games
When the world locked down, I chose to walk. In a world that was slowly closing in, wandering the vast landscapes of walking simulator games felt like a…
Dangal Games forays into casual gaming; launches unified app
NEW DELHI: Online gaming platform Dangal Games on Thursday announced that it is foraying into casual gaming. The company is looking to penetrate…