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This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
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.
A movie reference in a game, is where a game references a film. This can be done in many different ways.
A mode that allows a game to be replayed after a first completion, carrying over items, experience, weapons, and other elements from the first playthrough.
New Purchase Incentives is a business strategy established by publishers to encourage consumers to buy games new. It is also primarily used as a means of profiting from used game sales where they otherwise could not.
Games that allow characters to be switched with the press of a button. This concept's definition does not include player switching in team sports games.
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.
OnLive was a cloud gaming service offering video game streaming through a user's computer, smartphone, or TV.
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.
Whether they're getting in the way while you're walking or driving, you always feel the need to trample them.
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.
Police are paid protectors who enforce the law through legal use of force. They are supposed to help ensure public safety and social order. Their motto is to protect and to serve.
The police chase consists of the police chasing someone; usually by car. Sometimes the player plays as the guy getting chased and sometimes as the police.
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!
The ability to take direct control of another person's body, or an inanimate object, in order to further your own goals. Usually an ability found only in spectral characters.
Many games feature CG cutscenes that are usually created by an outsourced group. Generally, these types of cinematics look better than the actual game.
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.
Swearing, cursing, call it what you want. It is an expression of anger or frustration, in most cases.
Ranked Matches are commonplace in today's online world, and offer various distinctions over un-ranked/player matches.
Retcon, as it is more commonly known, is a change in an existing storyline to accommodate future games in the same fiction.
Roads which are under construction.
Rubber Band AI is an infamous hidden feature in racing games that allows computer-controlled opponents to catch up no matter how far behind they are. It is intended to keep challenging the player, but can also give AI opponents an unfair advantage.
In second person point of view, the action is shot from the perspective of a character that is not the protagonist. It can also refer to second-person in the narrative sense, where the protagonist is the person playing the game.
A sequel (also called a follow-up) is a game that carries forward the gameplay concepts, and often the story, of a previous game to which it is officially linked.
No point in gathering coins, gold, gil, money, or whatever if you can't buy anything with it.
Quests that aren't necessary for game completion. They typically offer side-stories or specific rewards.
Sidekicks, different from partners, are less powerful, less important characters who support the main protagonist and generally stick by their side.
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