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名詞

video-gaming (uncountable)

1. Alternative form of video gaming.
   • 1982 May 20, “The video-game menace”, in Minneapolis Star and Tribune, page 16A, column 2:

     But perhaps there is no concomitant need to regulate video-gaming in bars or to pull the plug on video-game shops at a particular time.

   • 1982 August 13, Tim Moran, “Computerized lottery game winner with players”, in The Argus, Rock Island, Ill., page 24, column 3:

     The future of the lottery is unlimited, Jones said. A Lotto game similar to ones in other states is being studied, and “video-gaming” is also a possibility, Jones said. Players would play a video game such as Pac-Man, and their score would be matched with randomly selected numbers to determine winners, he said.

   • 1982 August 15, J.G. Barrett, “Student Survival Kit: Things to Help You Get Through Your School Daze Without Defeat Tripping You Up, Down, and Out”, in The Chatham Press, volume 86, number 32, page 3:

     They escape their fears and panic with alcohol and other drugs…or with obsessions (such as endless video-gaming または TV viewing).

   • 2022 December 17, Greta Cross, “Organization aims to connect gamers of all ages”, in Springfield News-Leader, volume 132, number 306, page 1A, column 1:

     The new organization, focused on competitive video-gaming, is among only a few of its kind in the country.

   • 2023 March 31, Jane Havsy, “Not just fun and games”, in Daily Record, volume 36, number 104, page 1A:

     Already a multibillion-dollar industry with professional teams and live ESPN broadcasts, competitive video-gaming is establishing itself as a force in New Jersey as well, with dozens of schools fielding teams, clubs and other programs.

語源

video +‎ gaming; see video game.