Long-distance relationships (LDRs) have become more common in the last few decades, primarily among young adults pursuing educational or employment opportunities. A common way for couples in LDRs to spend time together is by playing multiplayer video games, which are often a shared hobby and therefore a preferred joint activity. 2025 May 14, Nisha Devasia, Adrian Rodriguez, Logan Tuttle, Julie Kientz, “Partnership through Play: Investigating How Long-Distance Couples Use Digital Games to Facilitate Intimacy”, in Proceedings of Designing Interactive Systems (DIS '25):