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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Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

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Acer Nitro 5

Acer Nitro 5

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Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 12

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11/12/2023

By Mashable Team

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Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

Lenovo Legion Go review: How does it compare to Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally?

It's big, beefy, and got plenty of juice in the tank.

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Lenovo Legion Go

Lenovo Legion Go

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 11

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By Mashable Team

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Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

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Three stylish Roblox avatars on a white background with green and pink flowers.

Three stylish Roblox avatars on a white background with green and pink flowers.

'Call of Duty: Warzone' cheaters might be getting a nasty surprise

Splat!

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Call of Duty Warzone players air dropping into a match

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 10

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By Mashable Team

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Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

Valve just surprised us with a new OLED Steam Deck

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By Alex Perry

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*Thwip* up this deal ASAP.

11/09/2023

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'Marvel's Spider-Man 2' gameplay screenshot

'Marvel's Spider-Man 2' gameplay screenshot

Buy an Xbox Series X from Dell and get a $75 gift card

Catch all the latest games for less.

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Xbox Series X and Dell eGift Card on pixelated abstract background

Xbox Series X and Dell eGift Card on pixelated abstract background

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 9

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11/09/2023

By Mashable Team

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Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

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Trevor in GTA5

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 8

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11/08/2023

By Mashable Team

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Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

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A screenshot from a "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" trailer, showing Link surrounded by allies and looking into the distance.

A screenshot from a "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" trailer, showing Link surrounded by allies and looking into the distance.

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PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 logos

PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 logos

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Games, for free!

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By Tim Marcin

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Viture One XR glasses with iPhone 15 Pro Max

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By Mashable Team

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Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

Save on 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor,' plus more PlayStation deals ahead of Black Friday 2023

At long last, you can reliably purchase a PlayStation 5.

11/06/2023

By Dylan Haas

'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' screenshot

'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' screenshot

Snag a huge discount on 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla,' plus more Xbox deals ahead of Black Friday 2023

A Game Pass subscription is a *must* this holiday season.

11/06/2023

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'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' screenshot

'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' screenshot

'Like a Dragon Gaiden' gives longtime 'Yakuza' fans exactly what they want

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By Alex Perry

Kazuma Kiryu

Kazuma Kiryu

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 6

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11/06/2023

By Mashable Team

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Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 5

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By Mashable Team

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Closeup view of crossword puzzle clues