Almost all top-level esports is organized around clubs. Organizations such as T1, G2 or Team Falcons sign players from many countries and compete in leagues and tournaments run by the companies that own the games. National-team esports exists, at the Asian Games and in occasional publisher events, but it is thin, and the largest attempt … Read more
Play helps children build executive function, self-control and social understanding, according to a substantial body of developmental research, though the strength of the evidence differs by type of play. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical report The Power of Play, first published in 2018 and reaffirmed in January 2025, says play is “not frivolous” … Read more
Gaming has its own language, and not knowing it can make reviews, online discussions, and other players harder to follow than they need to be. This guide explains the most common terms you will encounter, grouped by topic. No prior knowledge is assumed. Health and Progression HP stands for hit points, sometimes called health points. … Read more
Counter-Strike 2 paid out more in tournament prizes in 2025 than League of Legends, despite League having a vastly larger global viewership and a much bigger overall esports economy. Dota 2’s single annual tournament has historically dwarfed the total prize money of entire other esports scenes combined. If you only looked at prize pool numbers, … Read more
What to Buy First, How the Competitive Scene Works, and What It Actually Costs Pokémon TCG is the best-selling trading card game in the world. It has been for years, and in 2026 it is not close. As of Q1 2026, Pokémon TCG is the undisputed volume leader globally, ahead of Magic: The Gathering and … Read more
Minecraft came out in 2011. It is 2026. The game has over 212 million monthly active players and has sold more than 350 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling video game in history. Monthly active players peaked at 222.5 million in June 2025, driven partly by the release of A Minecraft Movie — the … Read more
MOBA stands for Multiplayer Online Battle Arena. It describes a genre in which two teams of players compete to destroy each other’s base by fighting through a map divided into three lanes, controlling “objectives” along the way, and managing the tension between attack and defense. Two games dominate the genre globally: League of Legends (PC, … Read more