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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Noun Inflected Forms
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
Press Reset: Ruin and Recovery in the Video Game Industry will be released on May 11th.
From The Verge • May 8, 2021
Mark has been the BBC's music reporter since 2015, and presented 6 Music's History of Video Game Music last year.
From BBC • Nov. 13, 2020
“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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