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Game » consists of 13 releases. Released Sep 10, 2008
Who needs 2D when we've got 3D? 3D, or 3 dimensions, is what we're used to seeing in almost every game these days, letting us do all sorts of awesome stuff like run in circles!
A concept from hockey where one team has more players in than the other.
Product placement is the act of using branded products in high visibility settings inside movies and games in exchange for special consideration, financial purchases or otherwise. In recent years, it has become more apparent.
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 that include real photography on the game's cover.
Realism is where a game attempts to accurately mimic real life through gameplay mechanics and visuals. For example, realistic shooters, such as Operation Flashpoint, Full Spectrum Warrior, or Brothers in Arms, typically focus upon squad tactics, i.e. suppressive fire and flanking.
Games that make records. Often records like most played game, or critically acclaimed. There have been gaming records since the says of Pong and the Magnavox Oddysey.
Old character animations used in newer games. Commonly seen in 2D fighters, annual sports title updates, and sequels appearing within the same console generation.
These men and women are present to officiate sporting events and racing games. Notable referees in the article are: Lakitu, John Madden, Punch-Out! Referee and DJ Jazzman.
Founded in '91, being the first team in several years to enter the NHL. Currently a (regular-season) powerhouse in the Western Conference.
While screenshots were possible in many games using third-party programs, many games have official use for screenshots. Whether that be being able to take them, and have them uploaded to the internet or your hard drive, or have them serve in game purposes.
SecuROM is a controversial form of DRM, most famously used on EA's strategy game Spore.
Skill stick is a concept used in hockey games to accurately immitate using a hockey stick by moving the right analog stick in certain directions and gestures.
The Spike Video Game Awards recognized the best games of 2008.
The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are named after the famous W. C. Handy song "St. Louis Blues", and the Blues play in the 19,150-seat Scottrade Center in downtown St. Louis.
The recording of data related to player performance or progress in a game. This feature is commonly found in RPGs or competitive multiplayer games. It does not include statistics in sports games, unless related to player performance.
Sudden Death occurs when two or more players/teams have the same score at the end of the game. It can also be a penalty that activates when a player of match is taking too long. The players will then have to get rid of each other in a hurry.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional hockey team playing in the National Hockey League. The Lightning have won the Stanley Cup once in franchise history, in 2004. Tampa Bays AHl affiliate team is the Northolk Admirals
Possibly the greatest advancement in shirt technology since the invention of the button, the half-tuck shows one has class and simultaneously doesn't give a damn.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League. The Leafs franchise are one of the "Original Six" members of the NHL and currently have thirteen Stanley Cup Championships.
Unattainable or broken achievements are achievements that no longer unlock, never unlocked from the start, or require an online component to a game that no longer exists.
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team playing in the National Hockey League.
Voice Acting is the art of providing voices for characters in games, television shows, films, radio programs, and other forms of media.
The Washington Capitals are an ice hockey team playing in the National Hockey League. They won the Stanley Cup in 2018.
Many popular multiplayer games (particularly for PC) may integrate player or clan/guild information into a web interface to be accessed from anywhere. The player may also be able to see your current achievements on his or her game.
The NHL team formerly known as the Atlanta Thrashers relocated to Manitoba in 2011. The name is homage to the original Winnipeg Jets who were relocated as the Phoenix Coyotes in 1996.
Xbox Live is Microsoft's online gaming service.
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.
The title of a game is a year, or has a year in it. Normally used for sports game and other annual titles, but also used to designate when a game takes place rather than the year released.
Achievements that are given to the player to show just how much they suck... usually.
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