Definition of video game
: an electronic game in which players control images on a video screen
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Experts told Teen Vogue in March that research shows there’s little evidence to suggest that video games cause real-world violence. Advising how virtual guns should be treated isn’t assessing the role of real-world guns in school violence.
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After all, most video games contain violence, and in many the goal is to kill.
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When politicians claim that video games inspire school shootings, they're usually met with skepticism.
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The video game may have picked France, but Germany and Brazil are co-favorites at most sportsbooks.
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To date, no scientific study has proven that violent video games cause minors to act aggressively, but the National Rifle Association and politicians often point to the industry when there is a tragic event.
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The online five-on-five video game Dota 2 has enjoyed a robust esports life across the entire world since Valve took over the series' development, but that game needed five years of competitive life to crack the $100 million mark.
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The things that often make video games successful — generic characters, simple plots, lots of violence — often make movies dull and frustrating.
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Soon, Lazarus had competition, especially when video games became a big part of the toy landscape.
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First Known Use of video game
1973
VIDEO GAME Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of video game for English Language Learners
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: an electronic game in which players control images on a television or computer screen
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