videogaming
Console-based entertainment hobby
Videogaming is the activity of playing video games.
The term encompasses everything from casual mobile gaming to competitive esports: He spent his teenage years videogaming instead of studying.
Also spelled as two words or hyphenated.
Comfort in distress
- controllerDevice directing a system
- gamepadHandheld console interface
- joystickTilting lever for control
- headsetWearable audio device
keyboard · mouse · monitor · switch · handheld · haptic · touchscreen · latency
Enclosed storage furniture
- coin-opRequires inserted currency
- tokensCurrency substitutes
- quartersAssigned living accommodations
- joystickTilting lever for control
highscore · retrogaming · pinball · marquee · leaderboard · emulator
Multi-round competitive event
- pro-gamerCompetitive gaming professional
- competitiveDriven by rivalry
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- twitchInvoluntary muscular jerk
league · clan · ranked · multiplayer · sponsorship · caster · shoutcaster · ladder
Video entertainment enthusiast
- speedrunOptimized rapid game completion
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- walkthroughSequential instructional guide
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
trophy · modding · indie · beta · patch · update · community · discord
Interactive storytelling format
- questsPurposeful extended journeys
- loreTraditional knowledge transmitted orally
- levelingMaking flat or equal
- magicSupernatural or illusory power
spells · inventory · dungeons · crafting · grinding · respawn · witcher
Controlling a vehicle
- racingSpeed competition sport
- farmingCultivating land for food
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
- sandboxEnclosed play area
Methods to achieve goals
- turn-basedPlayers alternate actions
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
- base-buildingEstablishing core structures
- unitIndividual part or measure
campaign · micromanagement · civilization · army · conquest · diplomacy
console
Comfort in distress
- controllerDevice directing a system
- gamepadHandheld console interface
- joystickTilting lever for control
headset · keyboard · mouse · monitor · switch · handheld · haptic · touchscreen · latency
cabinet
Enclosed storage furniture
joystick · highscore · retrogaming · pinball · marquee · leaderboard · emulator
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- pro-gamerCompetitive gaming professional
- competitiveDriven by rivalry
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
twitch · league · clan · ranked · multiplayer · sponsorship · caster · shoutcaster · ladder · scrimmage
gamer
Video entertainment enthusiast
- speedrunOptimized rapid game completion
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- walkthroughSequential instructional guide
achievement · trophy · modding · indie · beta · patch · update · community · discord · subreddit
rpg
Interactive storytelling format
- questsPurposeful extended journeys
- loreTraditional knowledge transmitted orally
- levelingMaking flat or equal
magic · spells · inventory · dungeons · crafting · grinding · respawn · witcher
driving
Controlling a vehicle
- racingSpeed competition sport
- farmingCultivating land for food
- managementOrganizing and directing resources
tactics
Methods to achieve goals
- turn-basedPlayers alternate actions
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
- base-buildingEstablishing core structures
unit · campaign · micromanagement · civilization · army · conquest · diplomacy
videogamingtabletop gaming
Non-digital games on surfaces
outdoor games · parlor games · card games · traditional games · dice games
videogamingoutdoor recreation
Nature-based leisure activities
athletics · physical exercise · hiking · nature exploration · gardening
videogamingworking
In active function
studying · employment · labor · household chores · academic work
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