U.S. figure skater Ilia Malinin prepares for the world championships, contemplating the risk of performing seven quadruple jumps. Known as the 'Quad God,' Malinin aims to defend his title amidst intense pressure and significant competition.

The virtual battles waged in the online video games Fortnite and Valorant hardly constitute holy wars. But every so often, the sight of a certain screen name—“Quadg0d,” with the number replacing the vowel—can inspire fellow players to acknowledge a self-proclaimed deity in their midst.