computer gaming

Electronic interactive entertainment

Computer gaming is playing video games on a personal computer rather than a console or mobile device.

The term encompasses everything from casual puzzle games to competitive esports.

PC gaming is often associated with higher-end graphics, keyboard-and-mouse controls, and extensive game modification: He spent the weekend computer gaming with friends online.

Related

skill trees · monitor · sound design · fan conventions · cosplay events · inventory management · save file · meme culture · user interface design · mouse · keyboard · texture mapping · SSD · microtransactions · side quests · open world · LAN parties · online forums

Opposites
game medium/platform

computer gamingtabletop gaming

Non-digital games on surfaces

card games · outdoor games · traditional games · parlor games · lawn games

activity type

computer gamingoutdoor recreation

Nature-based leisure activities

physical exercise · hiking · team sports · nature activities · athletics

productivity/purpose

computer gamingstudying

Deliberate learning effort

work · labor · office work · programming · professional development

Family

computer, gaming, compute, computers, computes, computed, computing, computable, computation

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G