Words used to describe and whilst playing games online or on a console

Gaming Vocabulary

An electronic device used to play video games

Used for computer games where many people can play against each other

A cheat used to have the computer aim for a player rather than using manual skill.

The model, character or picture used to represent each player in the game.

A fault in a game’s programming which causes unintended effects.

The physical equipment used to play games such as PlayStation 4 or Xbox One X.

Dressing up as a character from a video game, film or book.

When a computer or game console suffers technical problems and becomes non-responsive. Usually solved by switching on and off using the power button. Game servers can also crash.

The gaming platform that games are played on. Not to be confused with the console or other hardware.