Dr. Lee Jang-joo on gaming disorder: Why now is the golden time to challenge its medical classification

I can’t remember exactly when I first crossed paths with Dr. Lee Jang-joo, but in terms of years, it’s probably been close to ...

China elevates games to cultural medium: CADPA frames video games as the new era’s Li-Yue-Shi-Shu ahead of 15th five-year plan

China’s game industry has been defined as a “cultural medium of the new era” that carries forward li-yue-shi-shu ...
Her Campus

Is There A ‘Stranger Things’ Episode 9 Coming? Conformity Gate, Explained

To cope with their disappointment, fans created a theory dubbed “Conformity Gate,” believing that there is a secret ninth ...

Stranger Things ends with a whimper instead of a bang

There was just no way Stranger Things was going to meet everyone’s expectations or answer the open-ended questions. Once you ...
The Michigan Daily

Digital Culture’s 2025 Game of the Year superlatives

This year, there have been a ton of amazing game releases. Hollow Knight: Silksong, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach all made waves. With the announcement of the 2025 ...
The Conversation

Game of Wool: Fair Isle knitting row reveals why culture and tradition matter

Chair of Modern History, School of Humanities, University of Glasgow Knitters and crafters had been anticipating Channel 4’s new craft show Game of Wool for some time. Knitting, so long the poor ...
Los Angeles Times

Money helped Dodgers win the World Series. But they say culture got them through Game 7

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Dodgers players attribute their Game 7 comeback championship over Toronto to team culture and camaraderie, not ...
Washington Examiner

As a theory of everything, the ‘Great Feminization’ falls short

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to ...
The Daily Dot

What is the “bird theory?” The relationship test people are using to see if their partners actually care

A simple relationship test called the “bird theory” is spreading on TikTok as a way to find out if your partner even cares. All you have to do is point out something not particularly interesting, like ...
Quanta Magazine

The Game Theory of How Algorithms Can Drive Up Prices

Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price. Unhappy with their meager profits, they meet one night in a ...
collider

'Splinter Cell: Deathwatch' Review: Netflix's Stealth Action Video Game Adaptation Is the Newest Victim of the 'Halo' Curse

In the age where video game adaptations are finally being given the justice and due diligence they deserve, Netflix has practically had the market cornered when it comes to animation. With a long list ...
IGN

Opportunity cost.

Ever since their announcement, Switch 2 Game-Key Cards have kindled much discussion and provoked strong opinions from gamers and developers alike. Latest to weigh in on Nintendo’s controversial format ...