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Game » consists of 25 releases. Released Oct 19, 2010
Genetically evolved humans, animals or aliens.
Games with characters that, for either physical or psychological reasons, are unable to speak. Not to be confused with a silent protagonist.
Commonly used in 16-bit era simulation games, negotiation is the act of attempting to reduce or increase the cost of a service.
The New California Republic is a major governmental body in the Fallout universe. It is a confederation of small towns with its capitol being the city of the same name. It is one of the most powerful factions in Fallout.
The elite forces of the NCR Army. Most rangers are the best of the best that the NCR has to offer. They are physically and psychologically strong individuals. Those that distinguish themselves even further become Veteran Rangers, easily recognizable by the black combat armor they wear.
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.
Nightkin are advanced Super Mutants that are smarter and stronger than their cousins. They appear in the Fallout series.
What happens when a coyote and a rattlesnake get their DNA spliced together? This guy.
Nomads are people with no permanent settlement.
A game which does not force the player to play through the story in a particular order, chronological or otherwise. Some games offer the option of skipping whole chapters entirely.
Characters controlled by the game for players to interact with, as opposed to player characters which are controlled by whomever is playing the game.
Normal mapping is an integral part in making believable visuals. Using advanced surface information in conjunction with light information, an artist is able to define an incredible amount of detail on any low polygon model.
A USB haptic mouse replacement peripheral. The name comes from the fact that the falcon is the predator of the mouse.
Radioactive particles in the air released by a nuclear explosion.
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.
A belief in ration self interest. In other words, a neutral stance despite one's beliefs.
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.
Objectives that aren't required in order to win a scenario or mission. Completing optional objectives may, however, grant the player benefits such as items, shortcuts or additional assistance.
The goddamn bugs whacked us, Johnny.
Games that have had an Original Soundtrack album released.
A common type of bug where players can leave the intended confines of the game world or map. Exploited in many multiplayer games for easy kills.
Over-the-shoulder is a camera view point popularized by Resident Evil 4 that is featured in most modern third-person shooters and third-person action games.
These games make it possible to finish them without killing any opponents.
A patrol is a common concept in many games in which a computer-controlled character moves back and forth along a set path repeatedly.
Combat that takes place in real time, but that can be paused to give commands to certain characters.
The 2010 Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) took place at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington from September 3-5.
Console games that derive from a past PC exclusive release, either due to popular demand or poor sales.
Bonuses that players can equip to their characters to give special abilities or buffs. They are often progressively unlocked by earning experience points.
The permanent existence of one's body after death.
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