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Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-04-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
- Games and Toys (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- computer game
1, record 1, English, computer%20game
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- personal computer game 2, record 1, English, personal%20computer%20game
correct
- PC game 2, record 1, English, PC%20game
correct
- computer-based game 3, record 1, English, computer%2Dbased%20game
correct
- computerized game 4, record 1, English, computerized%20game
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... personal computer games are more commonly referred to as computer games or PC games. They are played on the personal computer with standard computer interface devices such as the keyboard and mouse, or a joystick or gamepad. Video feedback is received by the gamer through the computer screen, and sound through speakers or headphones. 2, record 1, English, - computer%20game
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- jeu d'ordinateur
1, record 1, French, jeu%20d%27ordinateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- jeu PC 2, record 1, French, jeu%20PC
correct, masculine noun
- jeu informatisé 3, record 1, French, jeu%20informatis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des jeux de tir en vue subjective aux jeux de course, vous trouverez les jeux d’ordinateur les plus populaires; qu’ils soient neufs, exclusifs ou des classiques pour toute la famille. [...] Les jeux d’ordinateur sont conçus pour être joués sur un ordinateur plutôt que sur une console de jeux vidéo. 4, record 1, French, - jeu%20d%27ordinateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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