What is a video game

A video game is an electronic game in which the gameplay is rendered on a video screen. This includes but is not limited to console games such as the Xbox, PlayStation and Wii as well as computer games.

A video game is a form of electronic entertainment that is available for retail or online distribution. Video games are rendered in real time by the console's or computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). Graphics are managed by the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). Video games that contain images or sounds inappropriate for some audiences are rated PG or higher, the rating will depend upon the country's rating system. G is for General audiences.