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Characters either begin with multiple outfits, unlock them through play, or purchase them as in-game items. These costumes are sometimes integral to play.
AI Bots are computer-controlled game characters that substitute for characters that are otherwise typically played by a human, and are most commonly found in multiplayer games.
Whether through microtransactions or loot drops, getting that special hat or extra-sparkly pair of pants allows players to put their personal stamp on a character, without giving them a gameplay advantage.
Currency has all forms in video games. It is used to buy characters, vehicles, weapons, and more.
A quest or set of quests that are only available to be completed within a single day.
The concept of purchasing media and having it delivered over the internet. No physical representation of this content is given, and although the content resides on the user's hard drive they are typically granted a license to the product, rather than ownership of it.
Usually found in MMO games, but sometimes found elsewhere, emotes are a way of displaying your emotions on-screen either through a character animation or by the use of an icon.
Humanoids with feline characteristics. Feline humanoids are most commonly seen in Japanese games.
Free to Play titles allow a user to play a version of the game without paying an initial purchase fee, but generally require the purchase of microtransactions to access additional content.
A monetization structure common to mobile games where purchasable in-game currency is spent in exchange for randomized digital rewards, often in the form of collectible characters.
These games were popular enough to warrant an anime, whether it was a full television series, an OVA (original video animation), or a feature-length movie.
Hopping Chinese vampires that suck life force.
Originally created in China, mahjong is a draw-and-discard game using a vast assortment of special tiles. It is popular throughout Asia and has many regional rule variations.
Small payments made with actual money which result in an in-game bonus, such as an extra item, character, etc...
An in-game mode which allows players to pause the action on screen and manipulate the camera to take a screenshot. First seen in Gran Turismo 4.
Ranked Matches are commonplace in today's online world, and offer various distinctions over un-ranked/player matches.
Ranking Systems tally the player's current progress and relative skill, by tracking raw numbers of multiple statistics (like score and time) during a session of gameplay. This results in a competitive meta-game where the goal is usually to reach the top position.
Games where players are given material to read; this includes books, newspapers, and emails.
Spectating is a game option for a player to simply watch other players playing a game without interacting.
When a certain amount of time is given to the player to reach a goal or finish an objective.
An organized series of matches, ending with one victor.
Turn-based games divide game actions into distinct parts, called turns. This gives the player time to strategically choose actions as the battle or events unfold.
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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