gamerelated

Gamerelated is an adjective used to describe content, products, events, or topics that pertain to video games or gaming culture. The term is often encountered in technology journalism, marketing, and online communities as a shorthand for material centered on players and play.

In practice, gamerelated can describe hardware such as gamerelated peripherals (headsets, mice, keyboards, chairs), software like gamerelated apps or platforms, and media including gamerelated news, reviews, streams, and podcasts. It also applies to communities and events rooted in gaming, including forums, social media groups, conferences, and esports scenes that target players and fans.

Linguistic notes: gamerelated is a closed compound and is less common in formal writing. Many style guides prefer "gaming," "game-related," or "game-related content." The closed form is most often seen in branding, product names, or informal usage. Because the term can be ambiguous, readers should consider context to determine whether it refers to mainstream gaming culture or a specialized subset (for example, casual players vs. competitive esports fans).

See also gaming, video game culture, esports, game development, game journalism.