From pwned to kiting – an A to Z of the gaming terms you need to know
Summary
Video game language and culture have become much more common since the 2010s, spreading from small online communities into everyday life and politics. Many gaming terms are now well-known, and governments and politicians sometimes use video game footage or references in public messages.Key Facts
- Twenty years ago, video games were mostly played by small groups of dedicated fans.
- In the 2010s, gaming became popular with a much wider audience.
- Gaming words like "cheat code" and "cutscene" were added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2024.
- The White House shared videos mixing military actions with scenes from games like Grand Theft Auto and Wii Sports.
- Politicians from different parties have used gaming language, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez comparing someone to a "World of Warcraft NPC" (non-player character).
- The article explains common gaming terms such as Any% (finishing games quickly using tricks), boosting (paying others to improve your game character), and cheesing (using easy tactics that might seem unfair).
- Elon Musk has admitted to using boosting in some games.
- Gaming strategies like camping, button mashing, and buffing are also defined.
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