Author: Casey Tebo
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We Took LFGdating to a Comicon. Here’s What I Learned Watching Gamers Find Their People in Real Life.
A gamer dating founder on what a comicon booth taught him about connection — and why con season is the best argument for building LFGdating.
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Meeting Gamers in Person vs. Online in 2026: Which Actually Leads to a Relationship?
Conventions vs. dating apps for gamers in 2026: what each does best, what the data says, and the stacking strategy that actually finds your player two.
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Cosplay and Connection: How Costume Culture Became One of the Best Ways Gamers Meet (and the One Rule That Makes It Work)
Cosplay is geek culture’s best icebreaker — here’s how the cosplay dating community works, plus the one rule (cosplay is not consent) that makes it work.
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How to Meet Gamers in Real Life in 2026: The Complete Guide to Conventions, Cosplay, and Geek Meetups
Conventions, cosplay meetups, game stores, PAX and Gen Con — the complete 2026 guide to meeting gamers in real life (and finding your player two).
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This Week on LFGdating: Online Gaming Relationships, Long-Distance Love, and How Gamers Actually Meet
This week on LFGdating: the research on gaming relationships, long-distance love, and how to turn an in-game connection into something real.
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Online Gaming Relationships by the Numbers: What the 2026 Research Actually Shows
What does 2026 research actually say about online gaming relationships, long-distance couples, and how gamers find love? The numbers, properly sourced.
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How to Turn an Online Gaming Connection Into a Real Relationship (Without Making It Weird)
You’ve been gaming with someone for weeks and something feels different. Here’s exactly how to take it from in-game to real life without making it weird.
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I’ve Watched Gamers Fall in Love Across Distance for 13 Years. Here’s What We’ve Learned.
Casey Tebo built LFGdating 4,200 miles from his co-founder. 13 years later, here’s what he’s learned about gaming, distance, and how love actually works.
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In-Game, Discord, or Gamer Dating Site: Where Gamers Actually Find Love in 2026
In-game voice lobby, Discord server, or gamer dating site — where are gamers actually finding love in 2026? An honest look at every path that works.
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Long-Distance Gaming Relationships: Why Playing Together Is One of the Best Things You Can Do Across Miles
New 2026 research confirms what many gamers already know: playing together across distance keeps relationships strong. Here’s what the science actually found.