video game 🎮 - OzVoca Emoji Details
video game
This is an emoji shaped like a controller used for playing video games. You can use it to say, "I'm gaming right now" or "Want to play a game together?"
This emoji symbolizes gaming itself or any activity related to enjoying games. If you send this emoji when asked about your weekend plans, it means "I'm going to relax and play games."
It represents a modern console game controller, like those for PlayStation or Xbox. Therefore, it brings to mind more recent games or competitive esports than the 🕹️ (joystick) emoji.
This emoji is especially familiar in South Korea, an esports powerhouse. It's become more than just a hobby; it's an important way to communicate, team up with friends, or relieve stress. It's often used to make plans, like "Game tonight?"