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Game » consists of 17 releases. Released Nov 14, 2002
Whenever there's a new Pixar, superhero or Harry Potter movie they have to make one of these.
Some games have a complicated history.
Magical creatures made of stone, resembling the grotesque statues commonly part of Gothic architecture such as the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.
These spooky entities are the spirits of the dead, returned from beyond their graves for generally sinister purposes. There's generally about even odds whether a particular ghost will be helpful or malevolent towards the living, but some ghosts just want to be left alone entirely.
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.
Gnomes are a race of mythological creatures, which are usually much smaller versions of humans.
Goblins are irritable, evil and mischievous creatures in folklore. They can range in size from halfling to average human size.
Greatest hits is a general term for re-releases of games which have sold a certain number of copies, as part of a program managed by the console manufacturer.
One of the four Hogwarts houses in Harry Potter. It was founded by Godric Gryffindor.
Health is a value that gauges how much damage players can take in a game before they die or pass out. Also known as life in some games. Health is usually represented by a bar or a percentage instead of an exact amount. Found in most non sport games
Invisible or cleverly hidden doors just waiting to be discovered. Logically, Hidden Doors often lead to Hidden Rooms.
Rooms that are either invisible or extremely hidden. Players are rewarded with health, easter eggs, weapons or traps.
A Horcrux is a form of Dark Magic that allows a Witch or Wizard to encase part of their soul in ordinary objects, making them invincible.
One of the four Hogwarts houses in Harry Potter. It was founded by Helga Hufflepuff.
Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
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.
An invisible object is something that can't be seen, but is still there. Sometimes it is a hidden bonus item, or part of a puzzle to be solved.
Characters who speak Hiberno-English.
A parallel projection technique used in 2D sprite-based games to fake the appearance of 3D depth.
It's arguably the one move that symbolizes the medium to those outside it. The ability to jump, be it onto a building, a platform, or a skull, is one of the all time most important abilities ever put in a video game.
These are the very last games officially released for a major console in North America.
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.
An umbrella term for any sexual orientation or gender identity that is not straight.
These games are based off of established licenses, such as movies, comics, or TV shows. Examples are the James Bond 007 and Spider-Man franchises.
A graphical effect used in video games where an object blocks light and around the edges of the object the light is significantly brighter than normal.
Loading Screens are specific screens that are displayed while a game is loading resources so that the player has something to distract them while the game loads. Loading Screens can be images, text or even mini-games - and sometimes a combination of all three.
The concept of affecting the universe through supernatural methods, breaking the fundamental laws of science.
This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
Platforms conveniently moving you towards your destination to allow the crossing of large expanses which would otherwise be impossible to cross.
Games that have had an Original Soundtrack album released.
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