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Games that incorporate licensed music from popular bands and musicians for their soundtracks.
This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
A game where you eventually receive a map of an area. Like in Metroid Prime you have map download stations to get a map outline of the area. This is the same concept in the exploring Castlevania games.
Matchmaking is a technique which allows players or teams to be matched with others for the purpose of playing an online multiplayer game.
Small payments made with actual money which result in an in-game bonus, such as an extra item, character, etc...
The minimap is a small, simplified version of a larger map. This plays a vital role in many games, especially Real Time Strategy, where it is important to have an overview of the entire map.
A post processing effect that blurs and streaks the entire frame. Loosely based on the behavior of real-world optics.
When a game has a single player campaign that isn't its own separate thing, but rather just a series of multiplayer-style matches that you play against, and/or work alongside with, computer controlled "bots" instead of other players.
Start doesn't mean "A". Start means "start", son. Kids these days...
DLC that is technically available on the disc, but requires the player to buy a key separate from the game to activate it.
Games which allow players to interact with others over the internet.
Games with achievements or trophies that can only be obtained while playing online multiplayer.
Non-linear level design where the player is able to freely traverse the game world and choose where and when to visit certain areas in the game.
A digital distribution platform owned and operated by EA.
A subscription service from EA for the PC. Similar to EA Access, users pay a monthly fee to gain access to a range of titles published with additional incentives.
Despite it being mathematically impossible, some games allow players to go beyond 100% completion.
A Palette Swap is when two or more characters share the same style sprite or character model with only minor color or cosmetic changes. Although visually similar, palette swap characters may have very different moves and personalities.
Despite its importance in daily life, most games do not place an emphasis on properly stopping and carefully positioning a vehicle.
These are games that support the PlayStation Eye.
The online service used on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita.
PlayStation Plus is a premium PlayStation Network subscription service.
Trophies are an incentive-based system for the completion of various objective in PS3, Vita, and PS4 titles.
A Common mode in a lot of driving game's where players race from point A to Point B against a either a clock or other drivers
Who needs 2D when we've got 3D? 3D, or 3 dimensions, is what we're used to seeing in almost every game these days, letting us do all sorts of awesome stuff like run in circles!
Games that allow the player to press any key to start.
Product placement is the act of using branded products in high visibility settings inside movies and games in exchange for special consideration, financial purchases or otherwise. In recent years, it has become more apparent.
Downloadable Content that is only obtainable through outside promotions (i.e. not from game retailers or pre-order bonuses).
Select games may have enhanced visuals, frame rate, or increases in resolution. 'PS4 Pro Enhanced' features vary by game.
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.
The game incorporates a real time game clock, where one hour in game is equal to one real world hour.
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