videogames
Console-based digital play
Videogames are electronic games played on screens—computers, consoles, phones, or arcade machines.
The player interacts through controllers, keyboards, or touch, navigating virtual environments that range from simple puzzles to elaborate narrative worlds.
The term covers everything from casual mobile games to competitive esports.
Also spelled as two words: video games.
Device directing a system
- inputData received for processing
- keyboardArray of input keys
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- joystickTilting lever for control
touchscreen · co-op · multiplayer · online · real-time · HUD · inventory · checkpoint
Comfort in distress
- controllerDevice directing a system
- multiplayerInvolving multiple participants
- funAmusement or pleasure
- leisureFree time for relaxation
hobby · pastime · recreation · split-screen · cartridge · disc · download · casual
Enclosed storage furniture
- coin-opRequires inserted currency
- quartersAssigned living accommodations
- highscoreTop recorded result
- joystickTilting lever for control
space-invaders · asteroids · centipede · tetris · pong · pinball · retro · power-ups
Sequence of fictional events
- plotStoryline or land parcel
- charactersPersons in a narrative
- protagonistStory's central figure
- antagonistOne who opposes another
quest · cutscenes · dialogue · lore · world-building · backstory · twist · climax
Simulated immersive environment
- headsetWearable audio device
- immersionState of being submerged
- metaverseShared immersive digital universe
- MMORPGMultiplayer internet adventure game
avatar · 3D · graphics · rendering · textures · sandbox · world-building · exploration
Multi-round competitive event
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
- professionalCredentialed in one's field
- teamsOrganized cooperative groups
- playersGame participants
streaming · twitch · league · ranked · clutch · frag · ace · MMR
Methods to achieve goals
- planningArranging for future events
- turn-basedPlayers alternate actions
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
- RTSPauseless tactical gaming genre
warfare · economy · diplomacy · campaign · map · expansion · defense · civilization
Speed competition sport
- farmingCultivating land for food
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- sportsCompetitive physical activities
- constructionProcess of building something
business · tycoon · sandbox · realistic · civilization
controller
Device directing a system
joystick · touchscreen · co-op · multiplayer · online · real-time · HUD · inventory · checkpoint · respawn
console
Comfort in distress
- controllerDevice directing a system
- multiplayerInvolving multiple participants
- funAmusement or pleasure
leisure · hobby · pastime · recreation · split-screen · cartridge · disc · download · casual · relaxation
cabinet
Enclosed storage furniture
joystick · space-invaders · asteroids · centipede · tetris · pong · pinball · retro · power-ups · lives
storyline
Sequence of fictional events
- plotStoryline or land parcel
- charactersPersons in a narrative
- protagonistStory's central figure
antagonist · quest · cutscenes · dialogue · lore · world-building · backstory · twist · climax · setting
VR
Simulated immersive environment
- headsetWearable audio device
- immersionState of being submerged
- metaverseShared immersive digital universe
MMORPG · avatar · 3D · graphics · rendering · textures · sandbox · world-building · exploration · pixels
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
- professionalCredentialed in one's field
- teamsOrganized cooperative groups
players · streaming · twitch · league · ranked · clutch · frag · ace · MMR · scrims
tactics
Methods to achieve goals
- planningArranging for future events
- turn-basedPlayers alternate actions
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
RTS · warfare · economy · diplomacy · campaign · map · expansion · defense · civilization · micromanagement
racing
Speed competition sport
- farmingCultivating land for food
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- sportsCompetitive physical activities
construction · business · tycoon · sandbox · realistic · civilization
videogamesboard games
Structured tabletop play
tabletop games · card games · outdoor games · parlor games · playground games
videogamesoutdoor activities
Leisure pursuits in nature
physical exercise · sports · hiking · gardening · manual labor
videogameswork
Effort toward a goal
productive labor · study · education · chores · employment