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A digital distribution platform that focuses on providing DRM-free computer games, both old and new.
A viewable map that displays the entire game world. The map also usually shows the player's location in the world.
Multiple endings is a term used to describe different outcomes or conclusions to a game based on the previous actions of the player.
Experience Points are part of a character advancement system commonly found in RPGs. These points are generally gained by defeating an enemy or completing a task.
Sometime companies include the name of a company in a title. Usually it's their own, but they have been known to shill for others.
Retroachievements is a community created and curated site that adds Achievements and Online Leaderboards for supported emulators and platforms like Raspberry Pi
Potentially deadly in the real world, annoying and funny in the animated world.
Winged, usually flying creatures, many of which enjoy perching on branches and defecating on unfortunate victims below.
Character Creation refers to characters created by players themselves, rather than developers.
Arguably the most fearsome of all the reptiles - it has scales and no legs. Snakes use a variety of tactics to harm players such as poison, hypnosis, and constriction. The most deadly snakes have mastered the way of stealth.
These games are designed to be played by one person, and one person only.
Giant Insects are insects and other 'bugs' that are far larger than in the real world. Some are about half the size of a human, others are bigger than buildings. Larger than life or gigantic insects are a common element in many video games, especially those of the RPG Genre.
The PlayStation TV is a media streaming device based on the PS Vita. It can play many (though not all) Vita game cards, as well as supporting some PSN games and PS4 Remote Play.
It's not just for airplanes anymore: Game mascots and MMO players alike have taken to the skies. Players can use flight to quickly navigate large levels, find hidden items, or take opponents down.
A mascot is an iconic character heavily used in the advertising and marketing of a product, franchise, business, or company. Notable mascots include Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, Ulala, Mickey Mouse, and the Big Daddies.
Currency has all forms in video games. It is used to buy characters, vehicles, weapons, and more.
An interesting revelation. While some games will only accept a START button press, many other games aren't as strict.
Bonus levels, rounds, or stages give players a chance to gain extra points, powerups, or lives. Occasionally bonus stages will play completely different than the rest of the game, like as a slot machine or pinball minigame.
Quests that aren't necessary for game completion. They typically offer side-stories or specific rewards.
Special locations in game that allow the player to manually save their progress.
Any spoken words conjunct with and descriptive of on-screen action . This is prevalent in most sports games.
Game Boy classics made available to subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online.
Rabbits, or bunnies, are smallish mammals with long ears and a cottony tail.
A Palette Swap is when two or more characters share the same style sprite or character model with only minor color or cosmetic changes. Although visually similar, palette swap characters may have very different moves and personalities.
Early and smaller PS2 games were produced on CD-ROM rather than DVD-ROM. They are easily recognized by the iconic, deep blue color of the underside of the disc.
When a character grabs a ledge, in order to pull themselves up, or shimmy to the side until there's room. Mostly seen in 3rd person adventure games, but also in many platformers.
A situation where the player-controlled character loses their life immediately. The quickness of that demise is often a stark departure from the balance of power, and sometimes the rules, established by the developers during the rest of the game.
Picking the gender of your character can help immerse you in the game world. Sometimes this leads to different abilities in-game, sometimes it means nothing at all.
A gaming genre of its own, but also frequently featured as a mini-game in other titles, especially RPGs.
A Secret area is a place hidden that few will find unless they know where to look.
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