Dungeons & Dragons began as an adventure game and has grown into a global community of players. The game’s fanbase is so profoundly connected to the experience that many players see themselves as ...

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In June 2011, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2 premiered, and fans braced for the end of midnight movie premieres, crowded bookstore release parties, and the adventures of the boy wizard ...