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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NYT's The Mini crossword answers for December 6

Stuck on any of the clues? We have the answers you need.

12/06/2023

By Mashable Team

Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

Elon Musk is no fan of 'GTA' — but X is desperate to bring the 'GTA 6' trailer to the platform

This all happened after the 'GTA 6' trailer leaked a day early on the platform formerly known as Twitter.

12/05/2023

By Matt Binder

'GTA 6' fans are losing their entire minds over new trailer and its twerking queen

The gamers are more than ready for that jelly.

12/05/2023

By Amanda Yeo

A screenshot of the 'Grand Theft Auto VI' trailer, showing Lucia and her male partner bursting into a store. Both have guns held aloft, while their faces are hidden by bandanas. Superimposed on top is a censored post by X user @dogzdoggery, which reads in all caps, "OH MY GOD OH MY FUCKING GOD THIS IS FUCKING CRAZY OMG IM LIKE DROOLING RIGHT NOW THIS LOOKS AMAZING HOLY FUCKKK GTA VI IS FINALLY FUCKING HERE OMG I CANT WAIT TO IMMEDIATELY BUY THIS WHEN IT COMES OUT BECAUSE I AM SO EXCITED OVER IM CRYING AND SCREAMING RN HOLY FUCK THIS IS REAL"

A screenshot of the 'Grand Theft Auto VI' trailer, showing Lucia and her male partner bursting into a store. Both have guns held aloft, while their faces are hidden by bandanas. Superimposed on top is a censored post by X user @dogzdoggery, which reads in all caps, "OH MY GOD OH MY FUCKING GOD THIS IS FUCKING CRAZY OMG IM LIKE DROOLING RIGHT NOW THIS LOOKS AMAZING HOLY FUCKKK GTA VI IS FINALLY FUCKING HERE OMG I CANT WAIT TO IMMEDIATELY BUY THIS WHEN IT COMES OUT BECAUSE I AM SO EXCITED OVER IM CRYING AND SCREAMING RN HOLY FUCK THIS IS REAL"

'GTA 6' trailer early drop: A timeline of the chaos

What impelled Rockstar to drop the trailer early?

12/05/2023

By Kimberly Gedeon

GTA 6 screenshot

GTA 6 screenshot

GTA 6 trailer leaked on X / Twitter, forcing Rockstar Games to release an official version early

Here's how it all went down.

12/05/2023

By Matt Binder

GTA 6

GTA 6

'GTA 6' trailer: It's finally here, and it looks amazing

The new game will introduce the series' first female protagonist.

12/04/2023

By Amanda Yeo

A screenshot from the trailer of 'Grand Theft Auto VI.' A woman in a white bikini and sunglasses poses in a rooftop pool,

A screenshot from the trailer of 'Grand Theft Auto VI.' A woman in a white bikini and sunglasses poses in a rooftop pool,

GTA 6 leaks: Release date, rumors, and more

Here's everything we know so far about Grand Theft Auto VI

12/04/2023

By Chance Townsend

GTA V

GTA V

'GTA 6' trailer: How to watch it

Watch gaming history in the making.

12/04/2023

By Kimberly Gedeon

Marketing poster for GTA 5

Marketing poster for GTA 5

10 exercises you can do while playing video games

You can make progress towards a fitness goal and level up your paladin at the same time.

12/04/2023

By K. Thor Jensen

Hands holding a gaming controller in front of a television displaying a sporting event.

Hands holding a gaming controller in front of a television displaying a sporting event.

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for December 3

Stuck on any of the clues? We have the answers you need.

12/03/2023

By Mashable Team

Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

'Fallout' trailer teases a glorious post-apocalyptic show

Experience the end of the world, all over again.

12/02/2023

By Chance Townsend

image of tv with the words please stand by displayed

image of tv with the words please stand by displayed

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for December 2

Stuck on any of the clues? We have the answers you need.

12/02/2023

By Mashable Team

Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

Steam Deck vs. Lenovo Legion Go: I tested both, but which is better?

Both of these mobile gaming PCs are great, but only one can come out on top.

12/02/2023

By Alex Perry

Lenovo Legion Go vs. Steam Deck

Lenovo Legion Go vs. Steam Deck

'GTA 6': The official trailer release date just dropped

We've been waiting a long time for this!

12/01/2023

By Alex Perry

GTA5 screenshot

GTA5 screenshot

'Super Mario Bros. Wonder': It exemplifies how 'Sonic Superstars' is embarrassingly behind

'Sonic Superstars' has a lot of catching up to do.

12/01/2023

By George Yang

Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Sonic Superstars

Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Sonic Superstars

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for December 1

Stuck on any of the clues? We have the answers you need.

12/01/2023

By Mashable Team

Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

'Taskmaster' is getting a Meta Quest VR game spinoff

You'll step inside the show as a contestant.

11/30/2023

By Sam Haysom

A CGI man peers at the camera through his glasses, looking grumpy.

A CGI man peers at the camera through his glasses, looking grumpy.

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 30

Stuck on any of the clues? We have the answers you need.

11/30/2023

By Mashable Team

Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

Apple drops 'best games of 2023' for iPhone, iPad, and Mac — 'Lies of P' is one of 'em

Here are the Apple App Store winners for the gaming category.

11/30/2023

By Kimberly Gedeon

Lies of P

Lies of P

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 29

Stuck on any of the clues? We have the answers you need.

11/29/2023

By Mashable Team

Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

8 challenges to make your Sims' lives harder

Sims' lives are pretty joyful and easy. Let's fix that.

11/29/2023

By Amanda Yeo

Several Sims standing in a group.

Several Sims standing in a group.

GTA 6 release date may be closer than you thought — preorders reportedly launch soon

Just in time for the holidays!

11/28/2023

By Alex Perry

GTA5 screenshot

GTA5 screenshot

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 28

Stuck on any of the clues? We have the answers you need.

11/28/2023

By Mashable Team

Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

Wrap up your gamer’s holiday list with these epic gifts

This gaming gear from Walmart will rock their world.

11/27/2023

By Mashable BrandX and Walmart

Happy Gamer young plays online video games computer she raises hands to wins tournament

Happy Gamer young plays online video games computer she raises hands to wins tournament

'Starfield' mod lets you step the hell back in conversations

So CLOSE.

11/27/2023

By Shannon Connellan

A character from the game "Starfield" in first person view, standing in an opulent living room.

A character from the game "Starfield" in first person view, standing in an opulent living room.