The Origin Of The Term “Gamer”

The Origin Of The Term “Gamer”

digitaleraser|7 years ago|Culture

Exploring the etymology of terms like "gamer," "easter egg," "game mechanics," and "side-scrolling," plus how the first US gaming magazine got started.

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