Time Spent at Current Level

A reminder of just how long you've been at your current level.

Cyborg Ninja

Cyborgs that are also ninja. This concept is most prominent in Mortal Komabat and Metal Gear. It is important to note that some Metal Gear characters are literally identified as 'Cyborg Ninja' but it's hardly a trademarked concept.

Dawnguard

An ancient order of vampire hunters

Chaurus

A large insect-like creature found in the deepest subterranean reaches of Skyrim, alongside their Falmer masters.

Boat Racing

Westminster Quarters

A famous 16-note melody. Most famously used on Big Ben at every hour (or as the Metroid Item Room music to gamers).

Nightmare Creatures

Creatures from the Dream World.

Gamescom 2013

Tokyo Game Show 2013

The Furies

Three deities who track people who betray the gods.

Sylveon

Sylveon is a Generation VI Pokémon. It is a new Eevee evolution of an yet unknown type.

Time Since Last Checkpoint

A helpful reminder of how long it's been since the last checkpoint.

Black Mist

An enemy of the Pupanunu people.

Timeskip

A story element in which a significant amount of time passes in a short period. Usually marked by major changes in character ages and personalities.

P-Meter

The P-Meter is an on-screen meter that fills up as Mario gains speed. When it is full Mario can fly.

Ambidexterity

The state of being able to use both hands with equal efficiency.

Timed Decisions

A gameplay mechanic where the player must make narrative decisions or dialogue choices in real-time, within a certain time limit, with their choice (or lack thereof) affecting the plot.

Cragmite

The last cragmite, Percival Tachyon used Kaden's Dimensionator to release his species.

Quinkan

Alien like enemies who work for Boss Cass.

Loki

A race who wanted to take over the Polaris Galaxy and rebuild Toranux.

D.I.C.E. Awards 2013

Formerly known as the Interactive Achievement Awards, the 16th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards celebrated the best games of 2012.

PSP & Vita Cross-Play

Cross-platform compatible multiplayer between PSP and PlayStation Vita versions of games.

Ubernet

An online service by Uber Entertainment to supplement multiplayer support in their games.

IW Engine

Infinity Ward's game engine used in the Call of Duty series.

Closing to Desktop after Ending

Computer games that automatically close to the desktop after completing the game.

HYDRA

A terrorist organization bent on world domination.

Evergreen

Evergreen games have no real narrative or endpoint unless the player establishes their own goal.

Heavy Metal

Heavy Metal is a music genre.

Big Gs

4 titantic disgusting monsters.

Level Down

Everyone knows how rewarding it can be to Level Up, but some people aren't as aware of games in which the developers will attempt to punish careless players by decreasing their level.

Working Phone Numbers

Phone numbers that worked (or used to work) in the real world.

Rush Mode

A mode featured in the recent games in the Battlefield series, where attackers must detonate charges at multiple waves of bomb sites.

Guardians of Gross

The 4 juju who help Tak defeat the big Gs.

Woodies

Woodies are creatures made of wood.

Juju

The jujus help Tak in his quests.

Anniversary Edition

A special remake, re-release, collection, or installment of a series that celebrates a milestone.

Pixel Art

Pixel art refers to digital images composed of visible pixels, drawn with individual pixel-level intent and precision.

Stunt Casting

Stunt casting is the practice of hiring a relatively well-known actor to play a small or supporting role. It is often done with the intention of using name recognition to broaden a game's potential audience.

Cumulative Team Respawn Limit

Popularized by Battlefield, each team is given a limited number of respawns (called tickets). A team is defeated after using all of their allotted tickets.

AD&D Rules

The systems in these games are governed by rules from the pen-and-paper RPG Advanced Dungeons & Dragons. There have been many turn-based and action RPGs that have utilized parts of the AD&D rule set.

Rich Snob

A rich snob is a character who thinks he/she is better then everyone else because he/she is rich.

Metalhead

A metalhead is a heavy metal fanatic.

Chopper

Leaping fish-bot foes of Sonic the Hedgehog.

Amnesia Fortnight

Double Fine's internal two week prototyping game jam. A number of titles created through this prototyping process have gone on to become full game releases.