Gaming

Gaming is a colloquial term that generally refers to the act of playing video games, or sometimes tabletop games. Those who enjoy gaming are often referred to as “gamers,” though many people who enjoy video games actively choose not to identify as such. Surveys indicate that around 65 percent of adults in the U.S. play video games in some form, which can mean on a dedicated console, on a personal computer, or on a mobile device like a smartphone or tablet. Gaming as we know it today has evolved greatly over time. Going back to the 1970s, it was largely done in arcades, but consoles like the Atari 2600 and Nintendo Entertainment System popularized home gaming throughout the 1980s, and it has remained popular to this day. PC gaming goes back to home computers in the 1980s such as the Commodore 64, but the advent of Windows in the 1990s and digital marketplaces like Steam in the early 2000s brought PC gaming to where it is now. Handheld gaming devices like the Game Boy made gaming portable in the early 1990s, but those have given way to smartphones, with the iOS and Android app stores full of incredibly popular and lucrative games. Some of the biggest companies in the gaming industry today include Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Valve, Activision, and many more.

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NYT's The Mini crossword answers for October 2

Stuck on who the "Art of Fugue" composer was or other clues? We have the answers you need.

10/02/2023

By Mashable Team

Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

Is 'Diablo VI: Season of the Malignant' worth your time?

Featuring new rewards, seasonal characters, and more from the world of Sanctuary

10/01/2023

By Impu Sehgal

Diablo 4 Season of the Malignant

Diablo 4 Season of the Malignant

Connections: How to play and how to win

It's all about thinking outside the box.

09/26/2023

By Alex Humphreys

Unity is walking back its runtime install policy

At least partially.

09/23/2023

By Chance Townsend

Steam Deck 2 isn't coming any time soon. Here's why.

Those specs you have now are going to have to cut it for the time being.

09/22/2023

By Alex Perry

Steam Deck on a wooden table

Steam Deck on a wooden table

'Bluey: The Videogame' will let you play as Mum, Dad, Bingo, and Bluey

And yes, it will include Keepy Uppy.

09/20/2023

By Amanda Yeo

A screenshot from "Bluey: The Videogame."

A screenshot from "Bluey: The Videogame."

Game developers are furious about Unity's new installation-based fees

This could very well destroy some studios.

09/13/2023

By Amanda Yeo

Roblox will soon let players make calls from inside the game

'Roblox Connect' will be live by the end of the year.

09/08/2023

By Elizabeth de Luna

A mock-up of the in-app call experience, as it appears on a mobile phone. The avatars of two callers speak to each other in a similar display format to FaceTime.

A mock-up of the in-app call experience, as it appears on a mobile phone. The avatars of two callers speak to each other in a similar display format to FaceTime.

Roblox announces AI Assistant and more features to boost its creator economy

From Marketplace updates to monetization, here's what's coming next for creators on Roblox.

09/08/2023

By Elizabeth de Luna

A photo of a woman holding a phone with Roblox on it.

A photo of a woman holding a phone with Roblox on it.

Lock in your Nintendo Switch "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" Bundle before the holidays

Get a Nintendo Switch, a game, and three months of Nintendo Switch Online for less.

09/06/2023

By Brittany Vincent

Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle package on pastel rainbow background

Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle package on pastel rainbow background

'Baldur's Gate 3' characters' persistent thirstiness was due to a bug

It turns out their standards were way too low.

09/05/2023

By Amanda Yeo

Gale from Baldur's Gate 3.

Gale from Baldur's Gate 3.

Watch 'Baldur's Gate 3' speedrunner beat game in 4 minutes 15 seconds

Now that is a sneaky hack.

09/04/2023

By Sam Haysom

A top-down view of the RPG game "Baldur's Gate 3" shows a character next to a "wooden trunk".

A top-down view of the RPG game "Baldur's Gate 3" shows a character next to a "wooden trunk".

'Starfield' has everything you could want, except a reason to keep playing

'Skyrim' in space sounds like such a good idea until you play it.

08/31/2023

By Alex Perry

Starfield screenshot

Starfield screenshot

'Call of Duty' is using AI voice moderation tools to curb hate speech

The AI-powered tool, called ToxMod, will listen to player voice chats.

08/31/2023

By Alex Perry

Call of Duty Modern Warfare III screenshot

Call of Duty Modern Warfare III screenshot

Intel Gamer Days blasts off with epic deals on MSI gaming laptops

Here’s why the Intel-powered MSI Katana 15 laptop is a no-brainer for gamers who crave performance but don’t want to spend a fortune.

08/24/2023

By Mashable BrandX and Intel

MSI Katana 15

MSI Katana 15

Snag a standout deal on a gaming rig during Intel Gamer Days

Dreaming of upgrading to a custom-built gaming PC?

08/24/2023

By Mashable BrandX and Intel

Girl streaming playing video game on desktop PC

Girl streaming playing video game on desktop PC

Calling all gamers: Get a Sony 4K Ultra HD TV and a PS5 for 27% off

A TV and PS5 delivered to your doorstep at the same time? Christmas came early, apparently.

08/23/2023

By Stacia Datskovska

The Sony Ultra HD TV and PS5 console overlaid on a blue background decorated with squiggles

The Sony Ultra HD TV and PS5 console overlaid on a blue background decorated with squiggles

'Cult of the Lamb' meets 'Don't Starve Together'. It's real.

Will the lamb survive 'Penitence' mode? 🐑

08/22/2023

By Shannon Connellan

A demon lamb in cult clothing hovers over two treasure chests next to a sword.

A demon lamb in cult clothing hovers over two treasure chests next to a sword.

Netflix is finally rolling out video game streaming

Everyone saw this coming.

08/14/2023

By Alex Perry

'Mars First Logistics' is a physics simulator game that made me appreciate my thumbs

My kingdom for a thumb.

08/14/2023

By Amanda Yeo

A Mars First Logistics screenshot. In it, a crane lifts a robot as astronauts look on.

A Mars First Logistics screenshot. In it, a crane lifts a robot as astronauts look on.

PS5 DualSense wireless controllers and Sony INZONE gaming headsets are on sale just about everywhere

Almost every DualSense color is only $50, which is kind of a big deal.

08/09/2023

By Haley Henschel

a playstation dualsense wireless controller and a sony inzone gaming headset against a pink and purple gradient background

a playstation dualsense wireless controller and a sony inzone gaming headset against a pink and purple gradient background

Netflix has quietly released a game controller app for iOS

It's one step closer to being able to play Netflix games on your TV.

08/09/2023

By Amanda Yeo

The PS5 is finally on sale — save $50 at Best Buy and other major retailers

The PS5 has been hard to find since its release, so this is a great opportunity to score one at a discounted price.

08/07/2023

By Tabitha Britt

PS5 console against a blue background

PS5 console against a blue background

IGN launched an AI chatbot for its game guides

You can try it for "Tears of the Kingdom."

08/04/2023

By Tim Marcin

cases of zelda game with screenshot of ign bot responding about the game

cases of zelda game with screenshot of ign bot responding about the game

'Two Point Campus' new DLC adds some 'Two Point Hospital' to the school management game

This crossover was only a matter of time.

08/03/2023

By Amanda Yeo

Key art for Two Point Campus: Medical School.

Key art for Two Point Campus: Medical School.