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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Why I'll probably never get open world video game fatigue

You give me a sandbox, I'm gonna play in it.

11/23/2021

By Alexis Nedd

An artistic representation of a video game map with various side quest and collectible icons sliding off the screen.

An artistic representation of a video game map with various side quest and collectible icons sliding off the screen.

This $35 training can help you turn your love of gaming into a career

Be the brains behind the next Fortnite

11/23/2021

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Person playing Minecraft

Person playing Minecraft

Every K-pop routine in 'Just Dance', ranked

Let's dance the night away.

11/23/2021

By Amanda Yeo

Dance guides from the Just Dance series' various K-pop routines.

Dance guides from the Just Dance series' various K-pop routines.

Walmart's official Black Friday sale starts Nov. 22 with a $109 Apple Watch and a Nintendo Switch bundle

The big box store's "biggest, best savings of the season" are finally here.

11/23/2021

By Haley Henschel

a collage of products on sale at walmart for black friday

a collage of products on sale at walmart for black friday

This pro-approved gaming keyboard from Razer is on sale for 45% off

Keyboard-smash in style.

11/21/2021

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Rainbow-lit keyboard in black in front of green neon lines

Rainbow-lit keyboard in black in front of green neon lines

You don't have to play 'League of Legends' to enjoy the masterful animation of Netflix's 'Arcane'

The series' director of animation takes us through exactly how they did it.

11/20/2021

By Shannon Connellan

The city of Piltover in Netflix's "Arcane."

The city of Piltover in Netflix's "Arcane."

I can't get anything done in 'Forza Horizon 5' and that's why I love it

The journey matters so much more than the destination.

11/20/2021

By Adam Rosenberg

A 'Forza Horizon 5' screenshot featuring a group of cars and trucks, including a Lamborghini, a Ford rally car, and a GMC truck, clustered together on a rocky desert road in the game's Mexico setting.

A 'Forza Horizon 5' screenshot featuring a group of cars and trucks, including a Lamborghini, a Ford rally car, and a GMC truck, clustered together on a rocky desert road in the game's Mexico setting.

PlayStation Plus memberships are on sale for Black Friday — get a year of the service for $20 off

The perks are endless.

11/20/2021

By Dylan Haas

'Riders Republic' thrives because spills are just as fun as thrills

The most surprising open world game of the year is a riot where failure is funny, not frustrating.

11/20/2021

By Alex Perry

Riders Republic players on bikes, and in wingsuits.

Riders Republic players on bikes, and in wingsuits.

This Alienware gaming chair is $60 off and comes with a free $100 gift card

Thanks, Dell's Black Friday sale!

11/19/2021

By Haley Henschel

an alienware s5000 gaming chair in an empty gray and white room

an alienware s5000 gaming chair in an empty gray and white room

Save on an LG Ultragear gaming monitor that was released this year

This gaming monitor is a game changer.

11/16/2021

By Ryan Lakich

LG Ultragear 27-inch GP850-B gaming monitor

LG Ultragear 27-inch GP850-B gaming monitor

See more with a Samsung Odyssey G7 curved gaming monitor — it's $200 off at GameStop for Black Friday

A great monitor can make all the difference.

11/15/2021

By Dylan Haas

Samsung Odyssey G7 product photo

Samsung Odyssey G7 product photo

GameStop is running a 'buy 2, get one' game sale ahead of Black Friday

Stock up on 2021's best and beyond.

11/12/2021

By Dylan Haas

'Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy' gameplay screenshot

'Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy' gameplay screenshot

If you're into marathon gaming, you'll want this Xbox controller. Luckily, it's on sale.

It really doesn't get any better.

11/10/2021

By Dylan Haas

Xbox Elite Series 2 product photo

Xbox Elite Series 2 product photo

Save over $40 on this powerful gaming keyboard before Black Friday

The perfect gift for the gamer in your life.

11/09/2021

By Joseph Green

Razer keyboard

Razer keyboard

The best TVs for gaming to get you to next-level play

For when it's time to level up.

11/08/2021

By Jennifer Allen

The best TVs for gaming to get you to next-level play

The best TVs for gaming to get you to next-level play

Stop the 'storage shuffle' with this 18TB hard drive on sale

18 terabytes is... a lot.

11/08/2021

By Dylan Haas

WD hard drive sitting next to computer monitor

WD hard drive sitting next to computer monitor

20 gifts for the gamer in your life

Level up your gifting skills.

11/06/2021

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Black headphones with red strap next to Xbox controller

Black headphones with red strap next to Xbox controller

How to get 3 months of Xbox Game Pass for $1

Play "Halo Infinite" and other Microsoft exclusives on day one of release.

11/03/2021

By Dylan Haas

'Halo Infinite' gameplay screenshot

'Halo Infinite' gameplay screenshot

'Magic: The Gathering' introduces a big tiddy goth vampire for you to simp over

To die by your side is such a heavenly way to die.

11/03/2021

By Amanda Yeo

'Magic: The Gathering' introduces a big tiddy goth vampire for you to simp over

'Magic: The Gathering' introduces a big tiddy goth vampire for you to simp over

Win a few more matches with this Logitech gaming keyboard on sale

Your custom gaming PC needs a keyboard that can match its speed.

11/02/2021

By Ryan Lakich

Logitech G915 wireless gaming keyboard on a desk in front of a gaming PC

Logitech G915 wireless gaming keyboard on a desk in front of a gaming PC

Video games are now on Netflix, sort of

It's a tiny library and a messy process to start playing.

11/02/2021

By Adam Rosenberg

Video games are now on Netflix, sort of

Video games are now on Netflix, sort of

'Deathloop' is one of 2021's best new game releases, and it's at its lowest price ever at Amazon

A must-play for PS5 owners.

11/02/2021

By Dylan Haas

'Deathloop' gameplay screenshot

'Deathloop' gameplay screenshot

Casual gamers can get their head in the game with this Logitech headset for 50% off

Kill zombies with surround sound.

10/31/2021

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Black headphones with mic

Black headphones with mic

Save over $500 on our favorite 4K TV for gaming

This is the lowest price we've ever seen on LG's fantastic 55-inch C1 OLED TV.

10/29/2021

By Haley Henschel

the lg c1 oled tv mounted on a wall above a white console

the lg c1 oled tv mounted on a wall above a white console