There is no problem that doesn't have some underlying need for more optimism, stamina, resilience and collaboration. And games are, I believe, the best platform we have for providing that.

Any time I consider a new project, I ask myself, is this pushing the state of gaming toward Nobel Prizes? If it's not, then it's not doing anything important enough to spend my time.

Avatars are a way to express our true selves, our most heroic, idealized version of who we might become.

I've been running since high school. My boyfriend was on the track team, and I'd run with him.

We can boost our immune systems by strengthening our social networks and decreasing stress.

There is so much more knowledge than most people realize about how to maximize the benefits of play and minimize the potential harms.

When we play games, our brains respond differently to stress and obstacles. We're better able to control our attention and ignore distractions.