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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MLG heads to Vegas for 'Overwatch' and 'Call of Duty'

This weekend, MLG is hosting $100,000 'Overwatch' and 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' tournaments in Las Vegas.

12/15/2016

By Matthew Kline

MLG heads to Vegas for 'Overwatch' and 'Call of Duty'

MLG heads to Vegas for 'Overwatch' and 'Call of Duty'

Watch Shigeru Miyamoto draw Mario on an iPad Pro

That 'Super Mario Run' hype.

12/15/2016

By Adam Rosenberg

Watch Shigeru Miyamoto draw Mario on an iPad Pro

Watch Shigeru Miyamoto draw Mario on an iPad Pro

Get in the holiday spirit with this Murloc-infested yule log fire

The good people at Blizzard Entertainment created a 53-minute yule log video.

12/15/2016

By Kellen Beck

Get in the holiday spirit with this Murloc-infested yule log fire

Get in the holiday spirit with this Murloc-infested yule log fire

So much complaining: 'Super Mario Run' will destroy your data and drain your wallet

"It's a-me, Mario!"

12/15/2016

By Sasha Lekach

'Fallout' characters and locations are coming to 'Minecraft'

What would a blocky deathclaw even look like?

12/15/2016

By Adam Rosenberg

'Fallout' characters and locations are coming to 'Minecraft'

'Fallout' characters and locations are coming to 'Minecraft'

Here are the 10 best video games of 2016

An entirely subjective rundown of Mashable's favorite 2016 game releases.

12/15/2016

By Adam Rosenberg

'What Remains of Edith Finch' tells an artful story about death

One of the great up-and-coming creative forces in Hollywood is tackling game publishing the right way.

12/15/2016

By Mike Rougeau

Inside the White House's first-ever competitive gaming event

Twitch streamers and esports pros gathered at the White House to talk health insurance.

12/15/2016

By Kellen Beck

One dad was so confused by 'Pokémon Go' he made a short film about it

He just wanted to know why people were obsessed with catching 'em all.

12/13/2016

By Saba Hamedy

Check out all the new 'Overwatch' Winter Wonderland hero skins

Get ready for Santa Torbjörn and Yeti Winston.

12/13/2016

By Kellen Beck

'Overwatch' brings the holiday cheer with new Winter Wonderland event

It includes new skins and loot, and a brand-new brawl mode.

12/13/2016

By Kellen Beck

'Overwatch' brings the holiday cheer with new Winter Wonderland event

'Overwatch' brings the holiday cheer with new Winter Wonderland event

Here are all the new Pokémon you can get in 'Pokémon Go'

Get out and hatch those eggs, people.

12/13/2016

By Sam Haysom

Esports continues campaign of world domination with 24/7 TV network

All esports, all the time.

12/12/2016

By Ariel Bogle

Super Nintendo World is coming just in time for the next Summer Olympics

Warp pipes better be included.

12/12/2016

By Brett Williams

This weekend in esports: 'Dota 2' Major and 'League of Legends' All-Star Event

Where and how to watch all the best upcoming esports events.

12/09/2016

By Kellen Beck

A closer look at 'The Dawning' holiday event in 'Destiny'

All the details, right here.

12/09/2016

By Mike Rougeau

Shigeru Miyamoto reveals why you can't play 'Super Mario Run' offline

All your questions, answered.

12/09/2016

By Adam Rosenberg

Shaq is spreading the word about an esports event at the White House

Esports are heading to the White House.

12/08/2016

By Kellen Beck

Shaq is spreading the word about an esports event at the White House

Shaq is spreading the word about an esports event at the White House

You can demo Super Mario Run right now. Here's how.

Get ready for some running.

12/08/2016

By Brett Williams

The community that games together stays together

They're hoping to break down social barriers and promote social inclusion.

12/08/2016

By Rachel Thompson

'Galaxy on Fire 3: Manticore' is out and here's the launch trailer

The hit mobile series is back.

12/08/2016

By Adam Rosenberg

'Galaxy on Fire 3: Manticore' is out and here's the launch trailer

'Galaxy on Fire 3: Manticore' is out and here's the launch trailer

Evil Geniuses knock Wings Gaming out of 'Dota 2' Boston Major

The first Dota 2 Major of the season started with an upset.

12/07/2016

By Kellen Beck

Flying an X-Wing in virtual reality is absurdly cool

We have a good feeling about this.

12/07/2016

By Adam Rosenberg

'Rocket League' has a new space arena and more customizations

The Starbase ARC update brings a ton of new features to 'Rocket League.'

12/07/2016

By Kellen Beck

10 painfully awkward moments we wish we could Warp Strike away from

Just imagine being able to Warp Strike out of these encounters with your dignity intact.

12/07/2016

By Final Fantasy XV