Are you stuck in a mental waiting room everytime something is on your calender for the day?

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.

Every habit I wanted to break—snacking when I wasn’t hungry, doom-scrolling instead of sleeping, putting off that creative project “until I felt inspired”—all of them lived in this mental buffet of options, and I was out here loading my plate with stuff I didn’t even like.

You can respec your life. At any level. Anytime. No expansion required.

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.

Every RPG starts with the Call to Adventure. Whether it’s the courier delivering the fateful letter in Skyrim, waking up in the post-apocalyptic wasteland of Fallout, or receiving your first Pokémon from Professor Oak, the journey kicks off with a disruption of the ordinary world.

In real life, change is scary. But in a game? It’s exhilarating. RPGs train us to embrace the unknown and dive into challenges, reinforcing the idea that stepping outside our comfort zone can lead to epic rewards.