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A proprietary video codec (.bik/bk2 extension) developed by RAD Game Tools and used in a very large number of video games.
The concept of moving blocks around to certain areas such as highlighted squares, or switches, or in order to get past a maze.
Dragons were originally messengers from heaven, according to early Buddhist texts. In games, they can be among the most fearsome of adversaries, but there are some exceptions.
A puzzle where you have to use your surroundings, i.e. "environment" in order to progress.
Games that feature an antagonist--someone who opposes the game's protagonist--that is a woman.
This concept is for games where at least one of the main characters is female.
The fixed camera was made famous by games such as the Resident Evil and Metal Gear Solid franchises. Depending on the camera set, up could be down and left could be right. Even in the later generation of consoles, games like the God of War franchise still use this technique.
Characters that have a French accent.
GamersGate is a client-free digital distribution service.
Eurogamer's digital distribution service.
A digital distribution platform that focuses on providing DRM-free computer games, both old and new.
A punk-derived subculture of people predominately clad in black. Often confused with Emos.
Guards guard stuff, block doors, and sometimes arrest you.
Infinite Pockets are a system of inventory often found in adventure games. The player character's pockets seem to be of an infinite size, capable of holding anything from peanuts, to garden rakes, to spare tires, yet none of this is reflected on the character.
A gameplay mechanic allowing players to store their items and freely carry them around.
Point and click is an interface featured in a specific kind of adventure game, where players click on objects and characters to interact with them.
Quick Time Events show up in all sorts of games as an attempt to make cutscenes interactive. Press the buttons displayed on-screen before time runs out, or else.
RenderWare is an API and graphics rendering engine made by Criterion Games.
A digital distribution service owned by Valve Corporation. Originally created to distribute Valve's own games, Steam has since become the de facto standard for digital distribution of PC games.
Cutscenes that cannot be interrupted or bypassed through player interaction.
Xfire is a downloadable instant messenger client and Digital Download Store for Windows. It is targeted at gamers and has many features related to gaming.
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