Page 10 - Video Games: A Graphic History

Glossary

ARCADE: a business with machines for amusement, such as video
games, which customers pay to play

CARTRIDGE: a plastic case containing software. A cartridge is inserted
into a console to run a video game.

CONSOLE: an electronic system that connects to a display and is used
to play video games

CONTROVERSY: an argument in which people express strongly
opposing views about something

EVOLVE: to develop and change as a result of many small steps

INDUSTRY: a single branch of business or trade

JOYSTICK: a lever that can be moved in several directions to control
movement in a video game

PORTABLE: able to be easily carried or moved from place to place

SCRIMMAGE: a practice game in team sports

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