I would agree with the handout in saying that the term "Videogame" is used to decribe any form of computer-based entertainment software, either textual or image-based, using any electronic platform such as personal computers or consoles and involving one or multiple players in a physical or networked environment.
An example of a videogame that I've learned from is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Where i have gotten a better understanding of the military ranking system. This came about by playing games over Xbox LIVE. As I went up in rank, a number next to my name would increase and a symbol next to that would change. Therefore, as the number increased, so did the level of rank. By assigning a number to a rank, I was able to differentiate what rank had authority over another. For example, 31 corresponds to Captain whereas 34 corresponds to Major. By simply looking at the numbers, I am reminded that a Major holds higher rank than a Captain.
Using some of the terms from the readings, i would classify CoD: MW not just as a console first-person shooter, but as an "Alea" and "Mimicry" game as well. Alea of course referring to comptetion due to the online play on Xbox LIVE, and Mimicry referring to the game being a "slightly" exaggerated simulation of war-time situations.
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