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A physics system used to procedurally generate body movement similar to rag dolls.
A portion of a shooter or action game where players are forced into an on rail shooting sequence.
Ranked Matches are commonplace in today's online world, and offer various distinctions over un-ranked/player matches.
Games where players are given material to read; this includes books, newspapers, and emails.
Those who choose to Rebel against authority or attempt to topple 'The Man' or a greater power. Also known as insurgents
Regenerating health is a gameplay mechanic which automatically refills the players health bar after successfully escaping damage for a set amount of time. It is typically seen in RPGs and modern first/third-person shooters.
Reloading is the action of replacing the ammunition magazine inside a gun. It adds a touch of realism to most modern shooters, and a certain amount of tension when a player is forced to reload while under fire.
Those final bosses that are simply a beefed up version of a common enemy. Typically a sign that the game lacked the budget or time for anything more.
One man's terrorist, another's freedom fighter.
Some games bought at physical stores and online retailers can be activated on Steam using its CD key. Some come with compulsory Steam activation, while for others it is optional.
Often found in either very violent games, or games taking place in or around water, Screen Splatter is a visual representation of blood, water, strawberry jam, or other liquids temporarily obscuring the player's field of vision.
A Scripted Death is a moment when the player is taken out of control resulting in the characters death
Sometimes, things are just meant to happen the way they do. Usually triggered by a timer, or by the player crossing a checkpoint.
Most achievement systems allow developers to hide certain achievements, obscuring details about them until a player has earned the achievement.
A lead character who never says a word, despite being spoken to.
Games whose titles consist of a single word.
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.
A cloud of fine particles.
Whether it be cigarettes, cigars or pipes, tobacco or otherwise, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you - and that it makes you look undeniably cool.
Any person that is in an Army.
Many horror-themed games feature characters uttering despondent noises; this includes screaming, sobbing, and moaning.
The ability to see the world in a different way. Reveals paths, secrets, enemies, among other things.
SpeedTree is a software toolkit that generates realistic forests on the fly.
A gameplay mechanic which allows the player to move faster than the normal speed. Usually for a set amount of time.
A digital distribution service owned by Valve Corporation. Originally created to distribute Valve's own games, Steam has since become the de facto standard for digital distribution of PC games.
Valve's counterpart to Microsoft's popular achievement system.
The 2020s is the third decade of the 21st century.
What lies ahead, and is distant from the present.
When a certain amount of time is given to the player to reach a goal or finish an objective.
A government that restricts the flow of information, or willingly subjugates it's people.
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