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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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'Just Cause 4' gets lost in its own storm

Play 'Just Cause 2' instead.

12/03/2018

By Kellen Beck

'Fallout 76' banning homophobic players exposes a bigger problem

Most agree that 'Fallout 76' needs some more work before it'll be ready for primetime, and this feature in particular should be a priority.

12/01/2018

By Adam Rosenberg

'Fallout 76' is good for one thing and one thing only

So, you regret spending $60 on that thing you knew you'd hate.

11/29/2018

By Alison Foreman

How to gift the PC gamer on your holiday shopping list

Give your gamer the gift of mind-busting graphics.

11/29/2018

By AMD

Loot boxes recommended for 'comprehensive review' in Australia

The question keeps popping up.

11/28/2018

By Johnny Lieu

Loot boxes recommended for 'comprehensive review' in Australia

PlayStation Classic reviews are in: Here's what the critics think

PlayStation Classic is out on Dec. 3 and critics have weighed in with their thoughts on the form factor, the features, and most importantly, the games.

11/27/2018

By Adam Rosenberg

Black Armory brings a fresh arsenal and a whole new raid to 'Destiny 2'

'Destiny 2' will be home to the Black Armory starting on Dec. 4. Get all the details on the new expansion and everything it offers in Bungie's new ViDoc.

11/27/2018

By Adam Rosenberg

Black Armory brings a fresh arsenal and a whole new raid to 'Destiny 2'

Sony PlayStation Classic review: The graphics are weak, but the fun is real

The 3D graphics of the '90s haven’t aged well.

11/27/2018

By Raymond Wong

Sony PlayStation Classic review: The graphics are weak, but the fun is real

'Darksiders III' is basically just a super-chill 'Dark Souls'

It's an imperfect game with lots of rough edges, but 'Darksiders III' should appeal to anyone who likes fast-moving action-RPGs that don't require tons of thought.

11/26/2018

By Adam Rosenberg