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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Learn Unreal Engine 4 and make your own video game with this online course

Ready player one?

01/11/2018

By Carlos Cadorniga

'Dark Souls: Remastered' and new 'Mario Tennis' coming to Nintendo Switch

Lots of new games coming this spring.

01/11/2018

By Kellen Beck

'Dark Souls: Remastered' and new 'Mario Tennis' coming to Nintendo Switch

'Dark Souls: Remastered' and new 'Mario Tennis' coming to Nintendo Switch

Chrissy Teigen instantly regrets asking for new video game recommendations

Be careful what you wish for.

01/11/2018

By Sam Haysom

Chrissy Teigen instantly regrets asking for new video game recommendations

Chrissy Teigen instantly regrets asking for new video game recommendations

The cryptocurrency craze is causing a shortage that gamers aren't going to like

Sad news for gamers.

01/10/2018

By Kellen Beck

The cryptocurrency craze is causing a shortage that gamers aren't going to like

The cryptocurrency craze is causing a shortage that gamers aren't going to like

'Pokémon Go' will no longer work on older iPhones

Niantic is going to stop supporting Pokémon Go on older iPhones.

01/10/2018

By Kellen Beck

Diversity in the video game industry is (surprise) not good

The games industry has a diversity problem.

01/09/2018

By Kellen Beck

Diversity in the video game industry is (surprise) not good

Diversity in the video game industry is (surprise) not good

Razer's Project Linda concept transforms the Razer Phone into a laptop

Great idea or dumb idea?

01/09/2018

By Raymond Wong

Cree Nation leader calls out negative portrayal of historical figure in 'Civ 6'

'Civ 6' gets it all wrong.

01/05/2018

By Kellen Beck

The Nintendo Switch is the fastest selling console ever in the U.S.

It could become the best-selling console of all time.

01/04/2018

By Kellen Beck

How an 'ergonomic' mouse saved my wrist and made me hate my life

Yes, they literally took a mouse and flipped it on its side.

12/30/2017

By Monica Chin

'Swatting' comes to its terrible, predictable culmination as man reportedly dies

This tragedy was only a matter of time.

12/29/2017

By Peter Allen Clark

Star-crossed Redditors reunite a lost Nintendo Switch with its owner

Reddit magic at work.

12/29/2017

By Kellen Beck

World Health Organization will recognize video game addiction in 2018

Gaming disorder is similar to other addictions.

12/28/2017

By Kellen Beck

World Health Organization will recognize video game addiction in 2018

World Health Organization will recognize video game addiction in 2018

The long-lost 'Destiny' symphony is finally out in the wild

It's the 'Destiny' fan's equivalent of a Christmas miracle.

12/27/2017

By Adam Rosenberg

Nintendo reportedly delays 64GB game cartridges and it might affect the Switch's popularity

Smaller game cartridges might slow down Nintendo's latest runaway success.

12/27/2017

By Peter Allen Clark

Nintendo reportedly delays 64GB game cartridges and it might affect the Switch's popularity

Nintendo reportedly delays 64GB game cartridges and it might affect the Switch's popularity

10 video games we can't wait to get our hands on in 2018

2018 looks like a great year for games.

12/27/2017

By Kellen Beck

Finding comfort in games after the terrible, horrible, no-good year of 2017

Get comfy with video games.

12/25/2017

By Kellen Beck

Someone created an IRL 'Mario Kart' experience

Pick your player!

12/22/2017

By Carley Sposta

Someone created an IRL 'Mario Kart' experience

Someone created an IRL 'Mario Kart' experience

'Civ VI' arrives on iPad today with quite the discount

Conquer the world on the go.

12/21/2017

By Kellen Beck

'Civ VI' arrives on iPad today with quite the discount

'Civ VI' arrives on iPad today with quite the discount

Video games on sale at GameStop that'll make great last-minute gifts

Games for everyone on your list.

12/21/2017

By Carlos Cadorniga

'Nintendo Power' returns in the form of an official podcast

The first episode is out now.

12/21/2017

By Kellen Beck

'Portal' is back (sort of) with a fun new puzzle game

Companion cubes included.

12/20/2017

By Kellen Beck

This is everything you need to start streaming video games on Twitch

You really need a better webcam.

12/20/2017

By Emily Heller

'Pokémon Go' just took its augmented reality effects to the next level

Niantic just gave 'Pokémon Go' an important upgrade.

12/20/2017

By Karissa Bell

'Pokémon Go' just took its augmented reality effects to the next level

'Pokémon Go' just took its augmented reality effects to the next level

Gorgeous 'Gorogoa' is a refreshing new take on puzzle games

Available on iOS, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

12/19/2017

By Kellen Beck