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Enforcer programs implemented in The Matrix to neutralize rebel threats.
There are good agents, like Elite Beat Agents and bad agents, like Agent Smith.
A means of controlling a game (other than with a gamepad, mouse, or keyboard) without direct input. The player has no direct control on objects in the game, but instead programs an AI Routine to perform the task needed.
A system put in place to stop players from performing game breaking-actions, such as hacking or using specialized software to cheat, such as an aimbot.
To render explosive devices safe.
Special codes or button combinations used to gain powers or advantages in a game. Generally hidden.
Video game controversy revolves mostly around the psychological effects that games with graphic violence or sexual content in them can have on players. Other sources of controversy can range from racism, sexism, politics, or religion.
An in-game design interface that allows the player to configure aspects of a game, among other things.
The practice of gathering a large amount of ingame currency mostly in an MMORPG, and then selling the currency to other players for real world cash. It has been forbidden outright in most MMOs.
Sending or receiving fake email inside a game.
The ability of a player to interact with items or geometry in the game world, whether for story or gameplay reasons or simply for immersion.
Also known as wushu, Kung Fu is a family of martial arts developed in China.
Sometimes, a key just won't cut it. When you really need to get through a locked door or open a sealed chest, you need a certified master of unlocking, complete with a lock-pick.
These are often a departure from the conventional gameplay of a game. There have also been compilations; games including only minigames. The Mario Party series has a lot of minigames, too!
The concept of operating a computer inside a game via its own operating system. The player might have access to a virtual desktop or console commands to reach the desired information.
Passwords are codes used to save a player's progress, primarily during the 8-bit era and, to a lesser extent, the 16-bit era.
Spies are the masters of espionage. They're also (usually) quite adept at the art of stealth, disguise, and assassination.
A team of the galaxy's finest 'heroes' assembled by Captain Qwark, to help defeat Dr. Nefarious.
A way to reveal the map that requires the player to use a tall object, usually climbing a tower. First made prevalent in Assassin's Creed (2007), often a feature of Ubisoft open world games.
UplinkCorp provides secure servers from which users can anonymously perform jobs for a variety Internet-based companies.
A visual obstruction is an extra layer added to the player's viewpoint. Most common in first person games to add to the notion that you are looking through a character's eyes. Obstructions include blood, water and ice crystals.
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