video game
Americannoun
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any of various interactive games played using a specialized electronic gaming device or a computer or mobile device and a television or other display screen, along with a means to control graphic images.
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any of various games played using a microchip-controlled device, as an arcade machine or handheld toy.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of video game
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Anyone can nominate a game for consideration by the World Video Game Hall of Fame.
From Seattle Times • May 4, 2023
By far, the "Last of Us" title to receive the most outpouring of hate and controversy is the game's 2020 sequel, which somehow became "Conspiracy Theory: The Video Game," as one confused fan put it.
From Salon • Jan. 2, 2023
Frank Cifaldi and Kelsey Lewin are co-directors of the Video Game History Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of gaming’s relatively short but impactful history.
From The Verge • Mar. 21, 2022
Kelsey Lewin, a director at California's Video Game History Foundation, tweeted: "despite a lack of population reports, there are many known sealed Super Mario 64 first prints".
From BBC • Jul. 12, 2021
“Pretending I’m a Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story” is a documentary that explores the development and cultural impact of the Tony Hawk video game franchise.
From Washington Post • Aug. 19, 2020
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