Action game
An action game is a type of video game that focuses on physical challenges, such as hand–eye coordination and reaction time. Many types of video game, such as fighting games, beat 'em ups, shooters, platformers, MMOs and some real-time strategy games, are types of action game. One example of an action game is Super Mario Bros.
Action Game Media
Space Invaders (1978), an early shoot 'em up
Kung-Fu Master (1984), an early side-scrolling beat 'em up
Street Fighter II (1991), a fighting game