How traditional book clubs inspired The Game Club to help gamers forge friendships as adults

By Sophie McEvoy · GamesIndustry.biz · Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 14:51 (11h ago) · Original article ↗

In 2025, Guy Blomberg and Shay Leighton founded The Game Club, a community network inspired by traditional book clubs. Members play the same game each month and meet in small groups to discuss their experiences.

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