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Games that feature co-operative play for 4 players.
Supernatural armor that moves on its own. This could be due to possession, magic or animatronics.
The game automatically saves for you when you reach certain points. Implemented in order to reduce frustration for forgetful savers.
Stereoscopic 3D that works without the assistance of any other accessories (i.e. colored glasses).
Boo is a ghost-enemy in the Mario universe who pursue Mario until he looks in their direction. They earned their reputation for being "shy" this way. Don't turn your back on them!
A boss fight is a culminating challenge that pits the player against one or more enemies representing a greater threat and/or difficulty than those previously faced. These scenarios typically feature unique antagonists.
Potentially deadly in the real world, annoying and funny in the animated world.
Games where you cooperate with other players to accomplish certain goals, yet at the same time compete for power (items) and glory (wealth).
Cooperative play in games allows humans to play together as a team to accomplish a task. Instead of playing against a human opponent, the team must defeat an AI. Cooperative Play in some games also means 2 human versus 2 human, this occurs in some Billiards games. (Scotch Doubles / Doubles)
In a franchise, it entails the second game that takes on a gritty and dark tone to distinguish it from the first.
Darkness is used in games to restrict access, increase tension, or just to set a mood. Often the player has access to a light source that can mitigate its effect.
Sometimes you want a challenge, sometimes you wanna coast.
A feature in Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS games allowing linked multiplayer with only one cartridge.
The 2011 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on June 7-9.
The 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on June 5-7.
An ethereal substance emanated from a ghost or physical medium.
Missions during which players are tasked with protecting a non-playable character or object from harm until a certain goal is met.
In games, fire can be an obstacle, a tool, a weapon, or a solution. Just don't play with it...unless you really want to.
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.
Spectral scourges and festering phantasms beware, these heroes aim to clear out the harmful haunts of our humble homes.
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.
A heads-up display is a graphical overlay of vital information used in most modern games.
Henchmen are the loyal grunts caught in between the player and the main antagonist. Without them every game would be nothing more than a boss battle.
Placing the player in an environment and making them feel alone. Games often use this for atmospheric effect.
Basically you're given a flashlight and then sent to a dark place.
Using gestures with the controller to control on-screen actions. Alternatively, these gestures can also be detected by motion-sensing cameras.
Mummies are lumbering undead corpses wrapped in bandages. They are often associated with ancient Egypt and may have magical powers or be immortal.
Nintendo Network is the online service for Wii U and 3DS.
Games which allow players to interact with others over the internet.
The fourth annual PAX East took place March 22-24, 2013 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
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