Gaming

4 stories about Gaming, newest first — from Culture.

Gaming Is Going Social Again — and Gen Z Is Playing for the People

From co-op nights to creator-led communities, gaming is becoming less about grinding alone and more about having somewhere to belong.

The Milky Way glowing between telescopes beneath dark clouds at ESO's La Silla Observatory

Culture8 HOURS AGO

What If Life Is a Game? The Case for Playing Existence on Purpose

Elon Musk's simulation argument opens a stranger question: even if life is not literally a game, why do humans understand existence through rules, goals, play and meaning?

Young adult planning tasks at a desk before making time to play

GamingSEP 20, 2026

How to Balance Gaming With Everything Else Without Quitting Cold Turkey

You don't need to give up gaming to get your life in order. Here's how to keep it in a healthy spot without treating it as the enemy.

Young gamer focused on playing a video game on a laptop

GamingSEP 20, 2026

Why Roblox Is Having a Huge Moment Again

Roblox is turning 20, old-school features are coming back and a new generation is discovering games older players grew up with.