Video games are a type of software application whose platform (or processor), which determines how the game runs. Video games are first divided into two groups: arcade video games, which are typically played on various devices, and personal computer (PC) games, which are typically played on computers . More recently, the industry has expanded onto mobile gaming through smartphones and tablet computers , virtual and augmented reality systems, and remote cloud gaming . Video games are classified into a wide range of genres based on their type of gameplay and purpose.