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A term used to describe the flow of action in a typical action game, where the pace is pre-defined to feature fast action and require quick reflexes. As the name suggests, these are games where the player character can run and shoot at the same time.
Scary Children in scary games. Some speak, some don't but they all stare.
SecuROM is a controversial form of DRM, most famously used on EA's strategy game Spore.
A lead character who never says a word, despite being spoken to.
The phenomenon of time, or at least a character's perception of it, moving more slowly. Bullet time is an enhanced version of slow-mo.
Eliminating a target with a long-range rifle.
Elite and specially trained/equipped military troops and law enforcement tasked with carrying out specific and dangerous/sensitive objectives beyond the remit of regular military personnel. Many games feature special forces operators or units as protagonists or enemies.
The option to display dialog and other information with text on screen.
Games featuring characters which posses superhuman abilities and powers.
A Multiplayer game mode where two or more teams fight against each other to the death. The team with the most kills wins.
The act of changing an event in the past that significantly alters further events leading up to the present. This is a major element of many stories involving time travel.
The Undead is an umbrella term describing creatures that do not exhibit the key fundamental attributes that are associated with life, such as respiration, and blood circulation. They are divided into two main categories: Ethereal and Corporeal, depending on whether or not they have a body.
In order to circumvent various obstacles, some protagonists must travel through ventilation systems.
Voice Acting is the art of providing voices for characters in games, television shows, films, radio programs, and other forms of media.
The ability to communicate via voice.
WASD, or WADS, is the most common and often the default setting to move the player character in computer games with a first or third person perspective.
Xfire is a downloadable instant messenger client and Digital Download Store for Windows. It is targeted at gamers and has many features related to gaming.
Pressing a button to zoom-in. For example: in a flight combat game or a shooter without iron sights.
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