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Amiibo is Nintendo's NFC figurine and card program that works across multiple games. Amiibo work natively with the Nintendo Wii U via the NFC reader in the Wii U GamePad and the New Nintendo 3DS. In 2015, Nintendo will release an accessory for the original Nintendo 3DS that lets players use Amiibo on it as well.
A concept in games with multiple characters, a screen with pictures of all playable characters with the possibility of stat listings.
Allows the player to continue playing - even though they have finished the game. This allows the completion of unfinished side-quests or the results of the player's victory in the world to be seen.
The ability to dodge an attack, making the player untouchable for a brief period.
Downloadable Content adds new features and content to already-distributed video games via the Internet. Examples include new maps for FPS games, new songs for rhythm games, and new cars for racing games.
Excitebike is an Assist trophy in Smash Bros. Brawl
Take an item and throw it at the enemy.
Jigglypuff is a normal type Pokémon that evolves from Igglybuff, and can into Wigglytuff with a Moon Stone. They love to sing.
Metriods are an Assist trophy in Smash Bros. Brawl
Mix-Up is an archetype in Fighting Games that had possess many moves that have a similar or even identical startup animation that is followed up by attacks that must be blocked or dodged in some ways.
A species of creatures in the Mother franchise, meant to signify innocence.
Sequels that have the player controlling a different character than the preceding game(s).
Games which allow players to interact with others over the internet.
Any character you can control in a game is a Player Character (PC), as opposed to a non-player character (NPC), which is a character that can only be controlled by the game.
Psychic abilities are featured in many different video games and in many forms, from the PSI powers of Ness from Earthbound to the mind-reading abilities of Psycho Mantis from Metal Gear Solid.
A slightly modified version of an already existing character, often in fighting games. Also known as a "clone".
Respawning is when a player or NPC dies and then reappears moments later - usually in a predetermined location or group of locations - while the game continues.
A lead character who never says a word, despite being spoken to.
Lakitu & Spiny are an Assist trophy in Smash Bros. Brawl
Whether with a button press or menu, taunts destroy friendships and can even make the computer go crazy.
The ability to manipulate objects with one's mind. Telekinesis is often displayed as an incredibly powerful ability.
Voice Acting is the art of providing voices for characters in games, television shows, films, radio programs, and other forms of media.
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