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The ability to influence and control the thoughts of others.
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.
Multiple endings is a term used to describe different outcomes or conclusions to a game based on the previous actions of the player.
Combat between ships dates back to antiquity, and in the 20th century expanded to include the use of aircraft.
Characters controlled by the game for players to interact with, as opposed to player characters which are controlled by whomever is playing the game.
The complete or near-annihilation of life on the planet Earth by the means of nuclear weaponry.
Nuclear war is a conflict in which nuclear weapons are used.
Games which allow players to interact with others over the internet.
The goddamn bugs whacked us, Johnny.
A digital distribution platform owned and operated by EA.
Games that have had an Original Soundtrack album released.
Par times are provided as incentive to complete levels faster. Par times are typically achievable without any advanced techniques such as rocket jumping or animation canceling.
Poking fun at a specific existing work, whether a game, a movie, or something else, by imitating and exaggerating its characteristics. Some games use parody here and there, while others are entirely parodic.
Console games that derive from a past PC exclusive release, either due to popular demand or poor sales.
That awesome feeling of a plane flying directly over your head. Making you feel like you're part of something big!
Games that could be controlled via the PS1 mouse.
The online service used on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita.
Trophies are an incentive-based system for the completion of various objective in PS3, Vita, and PS4 titles.
PlayStation Underground was a CD magazine published by Sony for the original PlayStation from 1997 to 2001. Each of the 17 issues included demos, video interviews, behind the scenes content, and much more.
The political thriller is a story, often action-oriented, that tends to revolve around two or more nations struggling to gain power. Outcomes are usually found through military confrontations, covert wars, and back alley negotiating.
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!
A public testing period is, or has been, offered for the general public prior to sale or general availability. Access is generally granted through giveaways, preorders, or crowd-funding rewards.
Professional gaming is the world where players make a salary by playing games for a professional eSport organization. The professional gaming scene is built upon tournament managing organizations like TheCGS, ESWC, WCG and their sponsors.
A promotional video / commercial done to promote a release, sometimes directed by a known filmmaker, and often using live actors and a high production value.
A way of attempting to control a population via media.
A designer can use a racial stereotype to make a character easier to understand, though in the process the character may come across as offensive and hurtful.
Radial Menus are menus that appear in a circular pattern to display the options the player has.
The ability to automatically assign fresh troops to a designated location.
Regenerating health is a gameplay mechanic which automatically refills the players health bar after successfully escaping damage for a set amount of time. It is typically seen in RPGs and modern first/third-person shooters.
The act of acquiring resources for the purpose of building structures and/or unit construction. Resource gathering is a staple of the RTS (Real Time Strategy) genre.
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