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A feline monster from the Dragon Quest series. They adult counterpart are called Great Sabrecats.
In many games, a player will move faster if they hold down two keys that move in directions perpendicular to one another. This happens because many games would process non-cardinal movement by simply performing a vector addition, meaning the player would go square root of 2 faster when moving diagonally.
A bonus game occurs when playing a game (usually in arcade games). Players do something to get a "free game". Pinball machines almost always call these "specials". It could be getting a certain score, getting a rare item, or doing some specific task.
The Ahool are a cryptid, often said to look like a giant bat or winged ape
Remote Play allows users access to a PS3 wirelessly via a PSP or PS Vita
Small mythological mammal said to hail from Bavaria, Germany. It is made up of several different animal body parts, namely antlers, fangs, wings and a tail, attached to the body of a small mammal.
The concept of minimizing undesirable qualities of a character so as to maximize desirable qualities in order to achieve the most powerful character possible in an RPG.
Some game modes don't allow the player to respawn once killed, forcing them to think strategically and to try to stay alive.
A slightly modified version of an already existing character, often in fighting games. Also known as a "clone".
A highly acrobatic hip-hop inspired dance style.
Luck plays an integral part in some role-playing games. Good fortune can greatly increase your chance of finding better loot, scoring critical hits, etc.
Skydiving is a recreational activity consisting of jumping out of a plane while it is flying, and then free-falling until reaching a certain altitude. At this point, one releases their parachute and then floats gently to the ground.
The Black Dragon is a criminal organization in the Mortal Kombat series. It is an offshoot of the Red Dragon, a gang started by demigod Daegon.
A common feature in old school RPGs wherein a character will attack the dead space where an enemy previously stood, essentially wasting a turn.
Puzzles that involve sliding chunks of a picture or blocks to solve.
Be it an “unopenable” door, a sprawling fence, a sudden outcropping of land, an ocean, a cliff (often a deadly ocean/cliff combo,) a broken-down car, an “invisible wall,” or large trees; barriers in video games manifest themselves in a variety of forms (physical and otherwise).
The successor of the Aurora Engine. Created by Bioware for Knights of the Old Republic.
The ability to generate, move, and shape soil, dirt, and rock with little to no physical contact.
A Stance may grant player characters access to unique abilities and attributes.
A term for a humanoid creature with animalistic features which can comprehend everything from slightly feral humans to savage monsters with trace amounts of anthropomorphism.
A creature with characteristics of both a human and an arachnid, most often a spider or scorpion.
You don't necessarily need superpowers in order to be a superhero. Training, gadgets and a good amount of wit may be all you need as an excuse to wear tights and a cape. The same also applies to supervillians.
Sphinxes are mythical creatures with feline bodies and human heads. They are often depicted with wings as well.
The ability to combine different schools of magic or spells to create a new or enhanced effect. Sometimes this can be done with a partner.
Fencing is a fighting method in which one uses a thin sword, such as a Sabre, a Épée, or a Foil to perform quick striking motions. Can be used in battle or in sport.
You and your allies (faction/realm) fight against a common enemy.
A technology that allows a game to continuously load information off a disc while the player is in game to prevent loading screens.
A group of platoons, typically four, which are each in turn a group of squads.
A pseudonym is a fictional name that is different from the owner's real or legal name. They can be pen names, secret identities, or even alternative names because their real name is unpronouncable or shouldn't be said.
A meter mostly used in fighting games that fills up when a character is hit or deals damage, once it is full it can be triggered to make the player's attacks more powerful for a moment.
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