Video games have come a long way since their inception. From pixelated arcade machines to sprawling open-world adventures, gaming has not only shaped entertainment but also influenced the way we speak. Today, it’s common to hear terms that originated in the gaming world pop up in everyday conversations. Whether you’re talking about “leveling up” or “getting rekt,” gaming slang has firmly woven itself into the fabric of modern language. But how did this happen? Let's explore how gaming terms have transitioned from niche jargon to widespread slang.

As a gamer parent, I always dreamed of sharing some of my favorite digital worlds with my son. I figured one day we’d run dungeons together, laugh at goblin dialogue, and bond over loot drama. But I didn’t expect World of Warcraft to become our secret weapon in learning to read.

Welcome, fellow players, to the ultimate RPG called Life—where the difficulty settings are randomized, the NPCs sometimes give terrible advice, and the respawn points are… well, let’s not talk about those.  But fear not! Unlike your average loot box, we all spawn with some insane innate abilities. The trick? Most of us forget to equip them. So, let’s dive into the skill tree and unlock the hidden OP (overpowered) traits that make this game way more fun: empathy, resilience, creativity, positivity, kindness, and altruism.