A video game is an electronic game played on devices like computers, gaming consoles, mobile phones, or tablets. Video games allow players to interact with characters, environments, and challenges using controllers, keyboards, touchscreens, or other gaming devices.

Popular video games are created for entertainment, competition, storytelling, creativity, and social interaction. Modern gaming includes action games, adventure games, racing games, sports games, puzzle games, simulation games, and multiplayer online games.

Popular Types of Video Games

Action Games

Fast-paced games focused on combat, movement, and reflexes.

Examples:

• Call of Duty
• Grand Theft Auto V

Adventure Games

Story-driven games with exploration and missions.

Examples:

• Minecraft
• The Legend of Zelda

Sports Games

Games based on football, cricket, basketball, and racing.

Examples:

• EA Sports FC 25
• NBA 2K25

Battle Royale Games

Multiplayer survival games where players compete to be the last survivor.