Tag: games
Allez, allez, allez! Quebec gives go-ahead to cheer ‘go!’ in English at provincial sports games
Province’s language police had a petite contretemps when it challenged Montreal transit agencies use of word on buses Quebec’s mercurial and controversial language police have decided that using the word “go” is a legitimate way to cheer on sports teams in the province, paving the way for excited fans – and Montreal’s transit agency –…
Alone in Tehran, a young Iranian turns to ChatGPT and video games for comfort
By Jane Arraf AMMAN, Jordan — Roxana, a young shop manager living alone in Tehran, was panicking during the war with Israel. Her family lives outside the Iranian capital. Her boyfriend was on an Iranian base doing compulsory military service; unreachable and potentially in danger. Even her psychotherapist had fled the bombing in Tehran. So…
Every Hunger Games Easter Egg in Sunrise on the Reaping
Suzanne Collins’ newest Hunger Games installment, Sunrise on the Reaping, has been catching fire with fans, and we volunteer as tribute to provide you with all the key details you might’ve missed. Warning: This article contains spoilers from Sunrise on the Reaping. Take a trip back to the arena. Suzanne Collins’ latest Hunger Games novel,…
It’s not all fur and games. Here’s how the Puppy Bowl works
Emma Bowman Once a year, on a Sunday in winter, millions tune in to watch two teams roam the field as they bark, tumble and pant. At any moment, a new scent could tempt a player away from the end zone. We’re talking about the Puppy Bowl, of course. For two decades, the popular alternative…