Ana Diaz - Mothership

A psychiatrist’s case for siding with Maelle in Expedition 33

Maelle's decision represents her own understanding of what her life is worth — and it accounts for the worth of the many lives in Lumière

Douglas McWilliams M.D. Jul 8, 2026

Cozy

So what if I lift my to-do list from a video game?

My executive dysfunction cheat code

Zoë Hannah Jul 7, 2026

Dear Mother

What co-op games should I play with my partner?

"We're both decently experienced with games ranging from Gameboy to Switch 2, but my boyfriend less so..."

Maddy Myers Jul 3, 2026

Ana Diaz is a freelance culture writer who covers the intersections between internet culture, fandom, and video games. Her work has been published at NPR, Wired, The Verge, and websites.

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Advice

Dear Mother: Can games help me stay in touch after I move away from my family?

"I’m about to make a big life move away from my family into a completely different, opposite time zone..."

Ana Diaz Feb 20, 2026