15 Great Chinese Dramas to Binge
There’s really no excuse to miss out on C-dramas’ epic fight scenes and time travel romances—especially since you can find a lot on YouTube or for free.
Galloping Ghost Gives Arcade Gaming an Extra Life
One of the world’s largest arcades is still making history, preserving video games for posterity and inviting anyone who wants to play to the table.
In Belle, the Internet Unlocks Our Best Selves
Director Mamoru Hosada’s anime movie is about the web’s ability to unleash us.
The Matrix Resurrections Is a Movie for Grown-Ups
The subtle beauty of Lana Wachowski’s long-awaited sequel is that it doesn’t care what people think.
Maybe the Internet Shouldn’t Pick an Oscars Host
Though having Elmo run the show would be fun.
The Gritty, Underground Network Bringing Japan’s Arcades to the US
After falling in love with an obscure anime rhythm game, I became obsessed with obtaining a machine of my own—or finding the people who could.
Game Studios Are Turning Play Into Work
Video games are being split into titles geared toward fun and those that beguile us into productivity with points, rewards, and even NFTs.
Cozy Grove Saved Me While Stuck on a Train for 35 Hours
Last week’s massive snowstorm in the northeast left me stranded with a toddler. A Nintendo Switch helped us keep our cool.
Riot Games Investigates Esports Team Founder Over Bullying Claims
Andy “Reginald” Dinh, the founder and CEO of TSM, has been accused of verbal abuse and bullying by employees and esports pros.