Michael Jarman froze. In his first five minutes at the HyperX Esports Arena in Las Vegas, he forgot everything he knew about Microsoft Excel. This was problematic, because Jarman was participating in ...

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From competitive spreadsheeting to office-skill tournaments, everyday tasks are being gamified. Is this playful innovation, cultural burnout — or both? The SUM of all parts So, can you gamify anything ...

LAS VEGAS—In a flashy hotel on the famous Strip on Saturday night, Andrew “the Annihilator” Ngai ran down an arena walkway with hands in the air, and burst onstage to screaming fans. His two-time ...

If you’ve ever opened a spreadsheet, chances are you probably didn’t find it particularly fun—or feel eager to open it again in your free time. Beyond the novelty of being a spreadsheet master, ...