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Gibs (giblets) are, basically, what's left of someone after they make contact with an explosive object or powerful weapon. They can be seen in games such as Doom, Quake, Team Fortress 2 and many, many more.
For MMO's that survive for a number of years, the developers often revamp the look of the game to keep it fresh and current. This could mean redesigning the character models or even entire zones/regions of the game.
A style of play in multiplayer gaming with the purpose of annoying, irritating and angering other players.
Graphics in games whether backgrounds or characters that are hand drawn whether using a pen graphics tablet or a scan of a physical drawing.
HD Remaster is a term to a single game that has been updated to conform with the HD standards on that console.
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
A console game is high definition if it operates at a resolution of at least 720p, or 1280x720. A console able to achieve this resolution is HD-capable. For a variety of reasons, the term does not apply to PC games.
"Horde" is a type of multiplayer game mode in which players battle co-operatively against increasingly difficult waves of computer-controlled enemies.
A hostile artificial intelligence, or "rogue AI", is a synthetic being that has turned on its creators. Among the most famous rogue AIs from video games are SHODAN (System Shock) and GLaDOS (Portal).
Sometimes, players experience an unfortunate event that results in all their weapons and items being taken away from them.
The ability for the player to become unseen, from basic camouflage to fully vanishing from sight.
Utilizing technology far beyond that of other species, the Jjaro were a powerful race that, for unknown reasons, disappeared from the universe.
A common type of stage based around the fire and/or lava element. Often platforming heavy and inhabited by fire-based enemies.
Marathon 2 Engine is a 2.5D game engine primarily used for making First-Person Shooters, Created by Bungie for the Sequel to Marathon "Marathon 2: Durandal" and was licensed out to other developers.
From Beat-em-ups to fighting games to modern FPS, one dude hitting another has made an enjoyable pastime.
When monsters in a game can turn on each other after an accidental injury and fight to the death instead of focusing on the player, or when some of the player's enemies also hate each other, and will attack each other on sight.
While most games feature achievements with gamerscore values in multiples of five, not all games do so.
Characters controlled by the game for players to interact with, as opposed to player characters which are controlled by whomever is playing the game.
Oddball, a 'kill the man with the ball' style of gametype present in the Halo series, tasks players with obtaining and maintaining possession of skulls around the level to earn points.
Games which allow players to interact with others over the internet.
Games with achievements or trophies that can only be obtained while playing online multiplayer.
Open source games are games that have had their source code officially released to the public, allowing anyone to modify, distribute, and create ports of the game.
A Palette Swap is when two or more characters share the same style sprite or character model with only minor color or cosmetic changes. Although visually similar, palette swap characters may have very different moves and personalities.
Console games that derive from a past PC exclusive release, either due to popular demand or poor sales.
The permanent existence of one's body after death.
The Pfhor are a warlike alien race within the Marathon franchise that is known to keep slaves. They act as perennial foes throughout the series.
Player versus Environment, commonly abbreviated as PvE, is a gaming term that originated in MMOs to refer to gameplay in which players fight against computer controlled creatures or characters.
Player versus Player, commonly abbreviated as PvP, is a gaming term that originated in MMOs to refer to gameplay in which players fight against other player controlled characters.
In the fiction of Marathon and Halo, Rampancy is a specific form of mental instability experienced by self-aware A.I.s.
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.
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