video game

[vid-ee-oh-geym] / ˈvɪd i oʊˌgeɪm /

NOUN

game on computer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

computer game

WEAK

Nintendo™ Playstation™ Xbox™ computerized game electronic game

Example Sentences

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The Bafta Games Awards take place later, celebrating the achievements of global video game developers and British studios alike.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Hit video game Bloodborne is being developed into an animated film co-produced by YouTube star Jacksepticeye.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" -- based on Nintendo's popular video game franchise -- reigned supreme at North America's box office, stomping competitors for a second straight week, industry estimates showed Sunday.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

The first film based on the video game franchise, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” made $146.4 million in its 2023 debut.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“It’s sort of like a video game or a quest. Follow the arrows and collect the pages.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova