gaming
In a 17th-Century Castle, the World’s Grandest War Game Comes to Life
‘Europa Universalis IV’ is a world-domination simulator on a massive, almost unthinkable scale. In Poland, its top players met IRL — amid sword-fighting, falconry and musket shooting — for the battle royale
Video Games Are Getting Kids Hooked on Pay-to-Win Mechanics
Microtransactions started as a way for free video games to garner revenue from players who want shortcuts. But for many, they’ve turned into an addiction.
Professional Chefs Tell Us Which Pokémon They’d Cook and Serve
‘A Pidgey roasted hot, paired with a sweet and tangy cherry gastrique? Chef’s kiss.’
Meet the Wife Guy
Twitter’s thirst for wife-based drama is a glimpse at the state of matrimony