He finds a "Direct Download" link on a site called FreeFullGames4U.net . The site is a minefield. There are more ads than pixels. "YOU ARE THE 1,000,000TH VISITOR! WIN AN IPHONE 5!" banners scream. He navigates the labyrinth of fake download buttons, finally clicking the one that says "Download Now (Mirror 3)."

And then, the game freezes.

He plays until the sun rises. He plays until his fingers ache. He plays until his mother knocks on the door and asks if he’s been up all night.