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One of the smartest mammals on the planet and star of the Ecco the Dolphin games, dolphins live in the ocean and can perform a variety of tricks. Dolphins also have a particular fondness for fish.
Extra objects, characters, or content in a game that can only be accessed after completing a certain task such as completing the game, or by using cheat codes.
Poet and scholar, singer and narrator. A lover of wine, women and song, the bard is the iconic minstrel of the medieval world.
The ability to move from one area to another instantaneously - typically through some sort of special power or device.
By definition, a pirate is a (mostly naval) robber without commission from a sovereign nation. While maritime robbery has been around since ancient times, Piracy had its highpoint during the 17th century. They are easily identified by the "Jolly Roger", which is the traditional name of the famous skull flag.
Sometimes we will go a whole game without knowing the true name of a protagonist. Oftentimes, this is remedied by unique references being made towards the protagonist, such as "The Wanderer," "The Kid," or "The Man With no Name."
A Secret area is a place hidden that few will find unless they know where to look.
A mouse is a small rodent with a tail and whiskers.
Many games allow you to buy stuff, these are the dudes who help sell it to you. Typically they also engage in light conversation.
Blackjack is a widely popular casino game.
Games which the creative minds, or rather their marketing departments, saw fit to put their name on the box.
Fascism is a extremist totalitarian, nationalistic political ideology. Within video games, various fascist regimes are often portrayed as the enemy within the Second World War.
An organized series of matches, ending with one victor.
WASD, or WADS, is the most common and often the default setting to move the player character in computer games with a first or third person perspective.
A super weapon, often found in scrolling/rail shooters which destroys all enemies on screen instantly.
Backtracking is the act of navigating through previously explored areas, usually for the purpose of progressing in an objective-based adventure game. Players who are lost may also backtrack to reorient themselves.
Unlockable gamerpics are a form of reward for completing certain tasks in Xbox 360 games.
Xbox 360 and original Xbox games that have been approved to run on the Xbox One's backwards compatibility feature.
The art of taking corners is an essential element for any good racing driver, and it is a technique that must be mastered in order to produce the fastest times on track.
An organized crime syndicate often consisting of members with shared ethnic backgrounds or cultural beliefs.
A term used to describe the flow of action in a typical action game, where the pace is pre-defined to feature fast action and require quick reflexes. As the name suggests, these are games where the player character can run and shoot at the same time.
Game titles that are three words long, and have a conjunction or a preposition. These games usually take the form of "X of Y" or "X & Y".
Ever since Pac-Man, games have had us navigating mazes.
The continue is a classic gaming concept, and usually arises when the player "dies" or fails in the game. Usually some loss is tied to a continue, in a form of a "life" or something of other value.
Games on Xbox Live that are no longer available for purchase on the Xbox Games Store.
Falling Debris, rocks, or other items that may possibly cause damage to the player character.
The daughter of a monarch or monarchs.
Written words that are used to describe sounds, sometimes used in comic book—inspired games, like XIII.
Literally meaning "black film," film noir is a term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas. This unique style of storytelling and cinematography is often incorporated into video games.
An often used plot device where the main character wakes up and has lost all their memories. The game usually centers around getting your memory back or uncovering the events that lead to your confusion.
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