Reads for quick-play gamers

Short reads, zero filler — the stories and explainers behind the games on our shelves, written by the team that stocks them.

What Are .io Games? The Arena Phenomenon, Explained

Snakes, blobs and paper planes fighting real strangers in one browser tab: where .io games came from, why they're so gripping, and which ones to start with.

5 min read
Why Clicker Games Are So Hard to Put Down

One more click, one more tier, one more zero on the counter. The simple psychology that turns a clicking toy into a game you check five times a day.

5 min read
How to Play Great Games on a Chromebook or Old Laptop

Weak hardware doesn't mean no games. The settings, habits and game types that make browser gaming fly on school Chromebooks and ageing laptops.

6 min read