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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.
Power Ups can be used to give the controlling character, or any other character, temporary or permanent upgrades.
Slimes are a common "starter enemy" in RPGs, and serve as a mascot for the Dragon Quest series.
Reptiles known for their hard shells.
Many games feature a story which involves saving the world and its inhabitants, often single handedly.
Some games portray cutscenes as portraits of characters talking to each other.
Police are paid protectors who enforce the law through legal use of force. They are supposed to help ensure public safety and social order. Their motto is to protect and to serve.
Side-scrolling games present the world as viewed perpendicular to the direction the characters are facing on screen. With a heavy focus on lateral movement, objectives are often met by moving from one end of a stage to the other.
Slashing weapons are designed to cut and slice rather than causing blunt trauma. Examples include swords, axes, claws, naginatas, or even whips.
Sequels that have the player controlling a different character than the preceding game(s).
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.
The eighth annual Penny Arcade Expo took place from August 26-28, 2011 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington.
Moral dilemmas presented to the player that often have a significant effect on the story or other characters.
A very common collection of enemies in the Super Mario Bros. franchise. Some famous Koopas include: Lakitu, Hammer Bro., Bowser Jr., and the King of Koopas himself, Bowser!!
Games that ask the player whether they are sure about the decision that they have just made.
Multiple fighters/people ganging up to fight another fight/group of fighter.
Pixel art refers to digital images composed of visible pixels, drawn with individual pixel-level intent and precision.
Superpowered or super intelligent bad guys who fight superheroes.
Pikachu is an electric-type Pokémon that evolves from Pichu and can evolve into Raichu with a Thunderstone. Pikachu is the official mascot for the Pokémon series.
A lap is one circuit around a race track. This is featured in many, but not all racing games.
Pressing a button to zoom-in. For example: in a flight combat game or a shooter without iron sights.
Various franchises release "versions" of the same game. These games are basically the same, but each one lacks something the other has.
Gamescom 2013 was held at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, on August 21st to 25th, 2013.
It's all in the family.
Sometimes, you want to play games with a real person who's sitting right next to you. These games have you covered.
Bats are small, very social flying mammals. They may frequent caves or haunted houses.
The Thwomp is a villain from the mario franchise. He is most commonly found in castle stages.
These achievements are not official Xbox or Steam Achievements, nor PlayStation Trophies; however, they are designed to encourage the player in the same manner.
A larger or smaller version of an enemy encountered elsewhere in a game. Larger variants are often used as bosses.
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