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The Tribeca Festival began as a revitalization project. It's now a big moneymaker for New York.
Jun 10, 2024
Neighborhood businesses near the arts celebration get a visibility boost they hope will draw customers even after the red carpets roll up.
Spending on games and hobbies is up as consumers prepare to hunker down for fall
Aug 31, 2023
During the pandemic, people spent money on stuff. Then, they spent money on experiences. Now, it seems they're spending money on things that help them connect.
Tradle brings Wordle-style game to global exports
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Aug 24, 2023
Can you figure out what country exports, say, both crude oil and leather footwear? Gilberto García-Vazquez of Datawheel explains the game.
Americans are spending less on hobbies. How's that affecting stores that rely on them?
May 18, 2023
Commerce Department data shows retail sales for sporting goods, hobby, instrument and book stores were down 5.4% in April compared to a year ago. Sales for garden equipment and supplies were down too.
As recreation makes a comeback, a local arcade celebrates surviving the pandemic
by
Sarah Leeson
May 15, 2023
"You go out there right now in our store and there's a community," said Jamie York, owner of Game Underground.
Indigenous creatives are blazing trails in the gaming industry
Apr 21, 2023
Native game creators are building alternate realities where their cultures are centered and respected. But the projects still need funding.
Dungeons & Dragons can be a lucrative side hustle
by
David Brancaccio
and Michael Lipkin
Jul 22, 2019
Some enterprising dungeon masters charge up to $500 per session.
For public good, not for profit.
5 things you need to know about HQ Trivia
Jan 12, 2018
Yes, it's that thing people are talking about on Twitter.
The perils and pleasures of video game voice-over
by
Molly Wood
Mar 18, 2016
The video game industry poses a particular challenge to voice actors.
Capitalizing on consoles: the Arcade Hotel in Amsterdam
by
Molly Wood
Feb 2, 2016
Travel to the Netherlands ... and back in time.