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Bullet Bills are enemies in the Mario franchise. They are one of the games' more challenging enemies.
The twenty-third annual Electronic Entertainment Expo took place June 13-15, 2017 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.
Multiple endings is a term used to describe different outcomes or conclusions to a game based on the previous actions of the player.
Zombies, more accurately called the walking dead, are reanimated corpses who feed on the living, and have become a ubiquitous video game enemy. They often move slowly, but can be deadly in large numbers, which is unfortunately how they tend to travel. Shotgun time!
Frozen water. Ice can be slippery and it can be fun for ice skating.
Rabbits, or bunnies, are smallish mammals with long ears and a cottony tail.
The deliberate animation of breasts, meant to titillate as a means to conform to more realistic physics.
Wigglers are enemies that look like caterpillars. They first appeared in Super Mario World, where if Mario, Luigi, or Yoshi jumped on it, the Wiggler would turn red and start running fast, as well as being able to move in the character's direction.
Featured mainly in fighting games, special attacks usually require more than just pressing a button to activate. They are usually unique or at least varied between characters.
When a game allows the player to pet animals encountered in the environment. Some games are all about this.
A narrative that takes an unexpected turn. Commonly, plot twists come in the form of revealing that the player character is not actually who they thought.
Whether it be a close up shotgun blast, far away sniper rifle, explosive, or backstab, the "one hit kill" is a popular kill strategy. Usually hard to master and even harder to avoid, the instant kill is loved and hated by gamers everywhere.
Wii U games that support the use of a Nunchuk attached to a Wii Remote (or Wii Remote Plus)
Pokémon whose skills are usually themed around a traditional combat art.
Wii U games that support use of the Wii Remote (or Wii Remote Plus)
More effective than any hospital. These games let you heal damage; ranging from a black eye to a gunshot wound, just by having a snack.
Game titles that make a statement of fact or opinion.
Fish that shoot out of the water with great speed in Super Mario Bros. If not jumping through the sky, they can be found in the oceans of the Mushroom Kingdom.
Games that allow the player to choose which level to play next, rather than a fixed linear order.
It's all in the family.
A transformation is a different stage or form for something. Usually an upgrade.
Pressing a button to zoom-in. For example: in a flight combat game or a shooter without iron sights.
A digital distribution platform that focuses on providing DRM-free computer games, both old and new.
A lap is one circuit around a race track. This is featured in many, but not all racing games.
A digital storefront which donates some of its profits to charity.
These games let players see the credits without needing to play the game first.
Experience Points are part of a character advancement system commonly found in RPGs. These points are generally gained by defeating an enemy or completing a task.
Slimes are a common "starter enemy" in RPGs, and serve as a mascot for the Dragon Quest series.
Sometimes, you want to play games with a real person who's sitting right next to you. These games have you covered.
Power Ups can be used to give the controlling character, or any other character, temporary or permanent upgrades.
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