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Achievements are extra challenges added into video games that sometimes carry a point value or unlock bonus material, and are sometimes solely for bragging rights.
Action RPG (Action Role-Playing Game), also known as ARPG, refers to RPGs (role-playing games) that use direct, real-time, reflex-oriented, action combat systems, instead of the more abstract turn-based or menu-based battle systems.
Games often use iron sights to define precision shooting with non-scoped weapons.
The game automatically saves for you when you reach certain points. Implemented in order to reduce frustration for forgetful savers.
Short one-line audio clips spoken by the NPCs that populate the game world. Can be random or in reaction to the player or events.
Games containing enemy characters throwing barrels.
The Black Market is a concept wherein players may buy or sell items through alternative means. This is often a way to make more money but can often land the player into trouble.
When the player's death is addressed and integrated in-game as a part of the player's continuing story. This often involves reincarnation of sorts, or the player continues by moving on to a different character.
A style of animation that gives games a more hand drawn look.
In order to release in Germany the video game was censored
The CL4P-TP General Purpose Robots, better known as Claptraps, are robots who assist the population of Pandora in Borderlands. The first Claptrap in the game (the one on the title screen) is almost always dancing for some reason.
Games which have served as the basis of a comic book or vice versa.
A post-processing blurring effect used mostly by modern action games, particularly modern first-person shooters. Used to blur foreground or background elements to simulate a lens focus.
When a prominent character is voiced by a member of the development team. The authors Clive Barker and Harlan Ellison are good examples of this.
A system that allows players to pay upfront and receive all of the DLC for a game, including DLC that has not yet been released. This lets players receive a discount compared to buying DLC individually.
Downloadable Content adds new features and content to already-distributed video games via the Internet. Examples include new maps for FPS games, new songs for rhythm games, and new cars for racing games.
The act of looking for valuables in a dumpster.
An environmental hazard that can be exploited to inflict massive areal damage, exploding barrels are one of the most ubiquitous objects to be found in games. The most common methods of ignition include shooting and throwing. Exploding barrels are usually distinguished from the non-exploding kind by a conspicuous red tint.
A Game of the Year Edition is any video game that has been repackaged and advertised as having earned either one or many Game of the Year awards from any number of recognized publications or websites, often times with a discounted price and additional content.
At E3 2013, Microsoft announced their Games with Gold campaign. The campaign offered two downloadable games a month for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers for a limited number of months. On October 18, 2013, Microsoft stated they were extending the promotion indefinitely.
The second annual Game of the Year awards from Giant Bomb.
The third annual Game of the Year awards from Giant Bomb.
The legal restriction of how guns may be interacted with by civilians.
A person who builds, modifiies, repairs, or maintains guns.
A digital storefront which donates some of its profits to charity.
A MacGuffin is a plot device, having little importance itself, which exists purely in order to motivate characters and/or advance the story.
A fixer of mechanical things that are broken. It's always good to have one near your tank or spaceship.
Armed forces. The arm of government that deals with fighting wars and protecting a nation from external or internal threats
People that make games are crazy, that's been evident since the 70s. Like a lot of crazy people they look at too much H.R Giger and realize that the human body is a truly disturbing thing.
Nintendo Switch Online is the paid online service for Switch.
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