computer game
Definition
- Noun:
- A game played against a computer: A form of play or sport with rules, where the participant(s) interact with a computer system, which acts as an opponent, referee, or environment. The game's logic, visuals, and responses are generated and controlled by computer software.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- My favorite computer game is a strategy simulation from the 1990s.
- Children often spend hours immersed in a complex computer game.
- Developing a successful computer game requires skill in programming and design.
Advanced Usage
- "to be/become addicted to a computer game": to have a compulsive need to play.
- Some players become addicted to a computer game, neglecting other responsibilities.
- "computer game industry": the economic sector involved in the development and sale of computer games.
- The computer game industry now rivals the film industry in revenue.
Variants and Related Words
- Video game (n): A broader term often used interchangeably, though it can specifically refer to games played on a console or arcade machine, not just a personal computer.
- PC game (n): A more specific term for a computer game designed to run on a personal computer.
- Gamer (n): A person who plays computer games or video games.
- Gameplay (n): The specific way in which players interact with a game, its rules, and challenges.
Synonyms
- Video game: An electronic game involving interaction with a user interface.
- Digital game: A game played via a digital device.
Related Phrases
- Computer game developer: A person or company that creates computer games.
- He works as a computer game developer for a major studio.
- Computer game console: A specialized electronic device designed primarily for playing video games, which is a type of computer. (Note: This is a compound term listed here as it is a related concept, not a direct variant of "computer game").
Related Idioms
- (To be) all fun and games: Used to suggest that an activity, while seemingly playful (like a computer game), has serious consequences.
- Staying up all night playing that computer game is all fun and games until you fail your exam tomorrow.
Noun
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a game played against a computer
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