Gamers nowadays have no idea how great they’ve got it. Places like Steam, the Xbox Marketplace, and even smartphone services like Google Play offer plenty of excitement and time-sucking stimulation.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jeremiah Peoples, a 28-year-old staff developer advocate at Slack in Austin. It's been edited for length and clarity. I work in software ...

Since the launch of the Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced the Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee, Letter ...