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An AI companion is a computer-controlled ally who follows and aids you through your adventures or who requires your protection. The AI companion's survival is often essential to game and story progression.
When a game allows the player to pet animals encountered in the environment. Some games are all about this.
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, commonly refers to the programmed behaviors of NPCs in a game, whether it's the fact that a soldier takes cover behind a wall in Gears of War, or that townspeople cheer upon your arrival to their village in Fable.
Bethesda's new graphics engine for their upcoming game, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
A dog is an animal, of which there are estimated to be 400 million of in the world. Said to be man's best friend, they naturally appear in many video games.
Druids were pre-Christian priests in Celtic culture and feature prominently in Irish mythology. In games they are generally nature-based healers and spellcasters.
An elephant is the largest land mammal who has big ears, a trunk for a nose, a tail, and tusks. Supposedly they have good memories, hidden graveyards, a love of peanuts, and a great fear of mice.
Elums are the Mules of the Oddworld wildlife. They are loyal, trustworthy, and very fast.
A herd animal commonly seen roaming around in Vvardenfell. While usually aggressive, some guars are trained to friendly.
These half-pheasant/half-eagles have been captured by Devan and his turtle goons. If Jazz frees one, it will aid him until the next time he take damage.
Horse riding is mostly used in games to get around from one place to another quicker than you could on foot. They can also sometimes be used in combat or racing.
Equines that go 'neigh' and tend to eat hay. Some are the stars of motion pictures. The truest of companions to many adventurers.
These munitions can be somewhat unstable. But this wildlife might just save your life.
Mabari are magically bred dogs, often used in Ferelden as war hounds. A Mabari War Hound can join the Warden's Party in Dragon Age: Origins, and can be summoned as a temporary party member in Dragon Age 2.
A type of primate with tails; often monkeys are depicted as causing havoc the moment they are encountered.
Animals that can be ridden by players to get around faster.
A shady animal that seems to be tracking the protagonist's every move.
A brightly colored bird, popular among Pirates.
Some games include pets you can either ride on, battle with, or simply enjoy spending time with.
Rangers are wise, cunning, masters in archery and have vast wisdom in the concept of nature.
Canines that assist the player.
Sidekicks, different from partners, are less powerful, less important characters who support the main protagonist and generally stick by their side.
A popular yellow flower that resembles the sun
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