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A '''video game''' is an electronic game, which is played on a device such as a computer or console. Video games are generally designed to be addictive, as this helps to build and maintain a profitable user base, and sell the product to those who may try it.

A '''video game''' is an electronic game, which is played on a device such as a computer or console. There has been a huge debate in the video game scene about whether video games are addictive or cause violent behavior.

Violent video games are particularly addictive and harmful for teenage boys and young men.  Often the more violent a game is, the better it sells.  '''''Many of the [[young mass murderers]] have been linked to addictions to violent video games, and video games are also associated with dropping out of school, obesity, and other bad effects'''''.  The video game industry is criticized for exploiting its workers, too.

Violent video games are particularly popular for teenage boys and young men.  Often the more violent a game is, the better it sells.  '''''Many [[mass shooters]] allegedly liked video games,video games are also often associated with dropping out of school, obesity, and other bad effects'''''.  The video game industry is criticized for exploiting its workers, too.

At least one study showed that "young men are playing video games instead of getting jobs," as reported by the ''Chicago Tribune''.<ref>https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-video-games-jobs-emploment-20160923-story.html</ref>

At least one study showed that "young men are playing video games instead of getting jobs," as reported by the ''Chicago Tribune''.<ref>https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-video-games-jobs-emploment-20160923-story.html</ref>

Video games vary greatly in type and complexity, but all games are alike in that they translate player input (from a controller, mouse, keyboard or motion sensor) into onscreen actions. Games are often stored on some sort of digital media - ROM cartridge, [[CD]], [[DVD]], flash memory chip, or even cassette tape for early computer games. Older or less expensive games sometimes used dedicated chips which were pre-programmed to play certain games only. In recent years, game developers have moved to digital distribution, allowing customers to purchase game licenses online, and download over the internet. On PCs, this is often done through marketplaces such as Valve corporation's Steam service, or Electronic Arts' Origin service, while the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 have their own digital distribution services.

Video games vary greatly in type and complexity, but all games are alike in that they translate player input (from a controller, mouse, keyboard or motion sensor) into onscreen actions. Games are often stored on some sort of digital media - ROM cartridge, [[CD]], [[DVD]], flash memory chip, or even cassette tape for early computer games. Older or less expensive games sometimes used dedicated chips which were pre-programmed to play certain games only. In recent years, game developers have moved to digital distribution, allowing customers to purchase game licenses online, and download over the internet. On PCs, this is often done through marketplaces such as Valve corporation's Steam service, or Electronic Arts' Origin service, while the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 have their own digital distribution services.

Home consoles are classified by ''generation'' to indicate their relative power and date of release. The current major consoles (XBox One, PS4, Switch) are considered ''eight generation''. Handheld consoles are not generally put into generations due to their more irregular release schedules.

Home consoles are classified by ''generation'' to indicate their relative power and date of release. The current major consoles (Xbox One, Playstation 4,and Nintendo Switch) are considered ''eight generation''. Handheld consoles are not generally put into generations due to their more irregular release schedules.

== Various genres ==

== Various genres ==