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Game » consists of 9 releases. Released Sep 29, 2004
A proprietary video codec (.bik/bk2 extension) developed by RAD Game Tools and used in a very large number of video games.
A non-interactive sequence within a game most often used for plot advancement.
The 2004 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 11-13. This was the 10th annual E3.
Either through a concealing helmet, keeping the whole game in first person, or using clever camera work, the player character is kept faceless throughout an entire game.
First-Person is a vantage point that attempts to simulate looking through a game character's eyes. It is most commonly found in first-person shooters, racing games, and visual novels, and to a lesser extent in other genres, such as RPGs, 3D platformers, and adventure games.
Games that incorporate licensed music from popular bands and musicians for their soundtracks.
Multiple endings is a term used to describe different outcomes or conclusions to a game based on the previous actions of the player.
Games that have had an Original Soundtrack album released.
Whether it's taking pictures of things for points or as part of a journal, photography is playing an ever increasing role in many of today's video games.
A situation where it is hard to tell which parts of the game world can be interacted with, and which are just for show. Mostly associated with point-and-click adventure games, where players often respond by clicking wildly around the screen until they find something.
Point and click is an interface featured in a specific kind of adventure game, where players click on objects and characters to interact with them.
Static background images that are not drawn in real time.
Puzzles may need to be solved before the player can progress to the next section of the game. Often it may not be clear to players exactly what the puzzle is, or whether the an in-game items needs to be attained before it is even possible to solve it.
Games where players are given material to read; this includes books, newspapers, and emails.
Classic form of numbering that gives things a more regal feel.
A sequel (also called a follow-up) is a game that carries forward the gameplay concepts, and often the story, of a previous game to which it is officially linked.
A lead character who never says a word, despite being spoken to.
These games are designed to be played by one person, and one person only.
Feature found in some later first-generation Xbox titles that allowed players to stay signed into Xbox live while playing an offline game.
Xfire is a downloadable instant messenger client and Digital Download Store for Windows. It is targeted at gamers and has many features related to gaming.
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