"A UK study reveals that esports studies can have a positive effect on kids' education, and most parents already agree."

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"Tango Gameworks' latest title is a crash course in traditional Japanese culture alongside the complexities of everyday modern Japanese society."

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"Radlandia, the skating game’s exuberant and diverse world, was created during the pandemic as a happier place to which its developers could escape"

"Trying to share game subscriptions with my spouse and kids is a headache. It doesn't have to be like this."

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At 'chess Wimbledon,' Sergey Karjakin played Magnus Carlsen to a draw, upsetting fans

"In this week’s newsletter: farming, city planning, even golf – I admit I find games about unbelievably boring activities addictive"

The New York Times buys Wordle "The company said the game would initially remain free to new and existing players."

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"The game's look and gameplay is welcoming to new players, but it gets hard to master very quickly."

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