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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Sony has revealed Project Q, a handheld PlayStation streaming device

It's the ghost of the PlayStation Vita.

05/25/2023

By Amanda Yeo

An image of a PlayStation 5, a Project Q device, and PlayStation earbuds.

An image of a PlayStation 5, a Project Q device, and PlayStation earbuds.

The best board games that we played and loved

From family-friendly card games to word games, these picks are Mashable-approved.

05/24/2023

By Jenna Clark

Manicured hand holding exploding kittens cards

Manicured hand holding exploding kittens cards

Lego's 'Pac-Man' set is made for '80s arcade lovers

There's a little Easter egg inside it.

05/22/2023

By Shannon Connellan

A Pac-Man arcade made of Lego

A Pac-Man arcade made of Lego

Mobile pet game Peridot is an adorable, expensive ruse

Peridot promises to be the Tamagotchi of 2023, but it falls short due to sloppy gameplay and a hidden pay-to-play agenda.

05/21/2023

By Elizabeth de Luna

A group of brilliantly-colored Peridots on a background of layered hearts.

A group of brilliantly-colored Peridots on a background of layered hearts.

Nicolas Cage is coming to horror game 'Dead by Daylight,' because sure, why not

Starring Nicolas Cage as Nicolas Cage.

05/18/2023

By Amanda Yeo

Nicolas Cage in "Dead by Daylight."

Nicolas Cage in "Dead by Daylight."

'Five Nights at Freddy's' trailer finally brings the viral horror game to film

I would not want to have my birthday party there.

05/17/2023

By Amanda Yeo

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S, from Universal Pictures and Blumhouse in association with Striker Entertainment.

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S, from Universal Pictures and Blumhouse in association with Striker Entertainment.

'Tears of the Kingdom' price, release date, and preorder details: Where to buy the 'BOTW' sequel

We're just days away from launch.

05/09/2023

By Haley Henschel

a screenshot from "the legend of zelda: tears of the kingdom"

a screenshot from "the legend of zelda: tears of the kingdom"

Star Wars Day sales: All the best deals and drops you can shop this May the 4th

These are the deals you're looking for.

05/04/2023

By Haley Henschel

a collage of products on sale or releasing for star wars day, or may the 4th

a collage of products on sale or releasing for star wars day, or may the 4th

Discord is forcing everyone to change their usernames

So long, four-digit codes.

05/04/2023

By Alex Perry

This Father’s Day, win the award of best gift-giver with this awesome gaming laptop

Show the dad in your life some love by turbocharging his gaming setup with Lenovo’s powerful Legion laptop

05/03/2023

By Mashable BrandX and Lenovo

Happy African American family father with little son playing together, making binoculars with hands - stock photo

Happy African American family father with little son playing together, making binoculars with hands - stock photo

Microsoft removes Xbox gameplay video sharing to Twitter after API fee hike

Gamers can still share Xbox clips to Twitter...manually.

04/26/2023

By Matt Binder

The best gaming headsets for consoles and PC: SteelSeries, Razer, and more of our top picks

Find the right gaming headset for you, whether you're on a budget or want something more on the premium side.

04/18/2023

By Dylan Haas

Picture of gaming headsets hanging on a wall

Picture of gaming headsets hanging on a wall

Spotify is shutting down Heardle less than a year after it bought the game

RIP

04/14/2023

By Christianna Silva

Heardle is shutting down

Heardle is shutting down

The 5 best gaming chairs, according to professional streamers

We spoke to the experts.

04/14/2023

By Brittany Vincent and Genevieve Scarano

PC gamers sitting in gaming chairs

PC gamers sitting in gaming chairs

Coachella is coming to Fortnite in a big way

An always-on experience, Coachella Island is a virtual replica of the music festival.

04/13/2023

By Meera Navlakha

A virtual experience of the music festival Coachella.

A virtual experience of the music festival Coachella.

PlayStation's massive Spring Sale is underway — here are the best deals

Let's make some progress on that backlog, shall we?

04/12/2023

By Dylan Haas

PlayStation Spring Sale cover art

PlayStation Spring Sale cover art

'Digits', a new 'New York Times' game, is 'Wordle' with math

Maths nerds just got a new daily obsession.

04/12/2023

By Amanda Yeo

The Microsoft Store's Spring Sale is packed with deals on Surface devices, Xbox games, controllers, and more

It's a good time to upgrade or grab something new to play.

04/10/2023

By Haley Henschel

the microsoft surface pro 9 with a keyboard and a pen on a cream-colored surface amid beds of pink flowers

the microsoft surface pro 9 with a keyboard and a pen on a cream-colored surface amid beds of pink flowers

'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' gets an exciting final trailer

Only a few weeks away.

04/09/2023

By Alex Perry

Star Wars Jedi Survivor final trailer

Star Wars Jedi Survivor final trailer

Who is the wonderfully gloomy blue star in 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie'?

"There's no escape; the only hope is the sweet relief of death." Exactly, Lumalee. Exactly.

04/08/2023

By Yasmeen Hamadeh

A glowing blue orb stands in a bird cage.

A glowing blue orb stands in a bird cage.

You can now play multiplayer games with friends on Facebook Messenger video calls

Stare your friends dead in the eye as you knock them off the leaderboard.

04/06/2023

By Amanda Yeo

Mamma mia! Mario content hits 100 billion views on YouTube

Waahoo!

04/05/2023

By Elizabeth de Luna

A mock video player interface with a photo of Mario at the center.

A mock video player interface with a photo of Mario at the center.

'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' features the perfect Easter egg for 'Donkey Kong 64' fans

Here we-here we-here we go.

04/05/2023

By Shannon Connellan

In the animated "Super Mario Bros. Movie" the character Donkey Kong holds two large barrels with a mischievous smug grin in a battle arena.

In the animated "Super Mario Bros. Movie" the character Donkey Kong holds two large barrels with a mischievous smug grin in a battle arena.

NLRB accuses Activision Blizzard of labor violations during unionization efforts

The NLRB says complaints by the Communication Workers of America have merit.

04/01/2023

By Chance Townsend

Sign on facade of office of videogame publisher Activision in the Silicon Beach area of Los Angeles, California, December 10, 2018

Sign on facade of office of videogame publisher Activision in the Silicon Beach area of Los Angeles, California, December 10, 2018

'Tetris' appreciates the magic of making video games

And Taron Egerton's mustache is great, as an added bonus.

03/30/2023

By Alex Perry

Alexey Pajitnov and Henk Rogers in 'Tetris'

Alexey Pajitnov and Henk Rogers in 'Tetris'