Video-game definition

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An electronic game played by manipulating moving figures on a display screen, often designed for play on a special gaming console rather than a personal computer.
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A type of game existing as and controlled by software, usually run by a video game console or a computer, and played on a video terminal or television screen. Controlled by a paddle, joystick, joypad, mouse, keyboard, or a combination of any of them.
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Any of various games involving images, controlled by players, on an electronic screen.
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Interactive software that is used for entertainment, role playing and simulation. Video games are played on a Windows PC, mobile device or specialized gaming console such as an Xbox or PlayStation. Due to the ever-increasing speed of today's CPUs and graphics cards, games have become extremely realistic, not only in their animation but in their themes. See video game console, CRPG, Wii, Xbox, PlayStation, Steam and simulator.
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Attributive form of video game.

Video-game fanatic.

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Noun

Singular:
video-game
Plural:
video games

Video-game Sentence Examples

  • I'll send you this video game I'm addicted to, Jule offered.

  • She has proven herself to be inept at any kind of video game.

  • Based in Denver, they provide a toy and video game solution to its online and catalog partners, supplying category management, full-featured content, inventory control, order fulfillment and customer support.

  • You don't have to be a die-hard video game fan to buy a Game Boy.

  • Each of the most popular video game consoles boast libraries of hundreds of games.

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