video game

noun

: an electronic game in which players control images on a video screen

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In addition, Lionsgate now holds the rights to develop derivative works based on Expendables, including derivative films and TV series, video games, immersive experiences and other cross-platform extensions of the action franchise which has grossed nearly $700 million at the global box office. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025 The $72 billion deal between railroad companies Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern ranks first and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund purchase of video games maker Electronics Arts for $55 million places second. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025 The mini-major also secured the rights to develop and produce all future derivative works based on The Expendables franchise, including potential film and television projects, video games and immersive experiences (the mind boggles). Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025 Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of video game publisher Take-Two Interactive, which makes Grand Theft Auto, said on Tuesday that AI can't rival human game developers. Lucy Handley, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for video game

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of video game was in 1973

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“Video game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/video%20game. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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video game

noun
: a game played with images on a video screen

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