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The Behemoth is a biblical creature that is described as an immensely huge and powerful being. In video games, Behemoths appear as dangerous adversaries, most notably in the Final Fantasy and Heroes of Might & Magic games.
A map that is updated in real-time as you play a level. Usually seen in FPSs and RPGs.
A superweapon is a structure or character with amazing powers and amazing costs. This weapon can turn the battle to its owner's side single-handedly, but is usually the most expensive and time consuming to construct.
Iconic blaster fodder which appear in any good Star Wars game, having origins with the Republic's Clone troopers. Come in a wide number of different variants.
Natu is a psychic/flying-type pokemon first found in Pokemon Gold/Silver. Natu has small wings that prevent it from flying long distances. Instead, Natu hops around from place to place.
A xenophobic, evil and totalitarian alien race who usually invade lots and lots of space Frances or space Russias. They normally have a Fuhrer type leader who wants to conquer the universe like Hitler.
Myths, religions, and folklore from Japan. The two main religions of Japan have traditionally been Shintōism and Buddhism, although like most nations, there is much further complexity. A great deal of legends and figures from neighboring countries were also adapted for Japan.
Many games allow you to add characters to your playable group upon fulfilling certain conditions. This is a central mechanic of many RPG franchises, including Fire Emblem and Suikoden. These can be NPCs or even enemy characters that the player persuades to join their cause, through sidequests or dialogue options.
When an enemy drops an item that it had no business carrying, whether it's a robot with a sandwich or a dog with ammunition.
A theme used very often in fantasy and sci-fi settings is that of a brutal, totalitarian empire or kingdom whose armies oppress the common people. Evil Empires appear under many names in various game worlds, including simply "The Empire".
An alien race in Star Wars. Many take up a profession in bounty hunting.
Zabrak are a humanoid race from the Star Wars galaxy.
A branch of the Stormtrooper Corps, they are usually depicted as either riding speeder bikes or acting as snipers for the Empire. Also known as "Biker Scouts".
The crimson-clad, highly trained elite who protect Emperor Palpatine and, occasionally, other important Imperial figures.
A real-time battle system used in Namco Bandai's Tales franchise.
The black helmeted pilots of the Empire's myriad TIE vehicles, particularly the ubiquitous TIE Fighter.
A leathery-skinned alien race from the Star Wars universe
Supply and Demand are the two fundamental forces that guide an economy. Many games feature these two forces in either a self-contained or player-driven fashion.
From simply increasing quantity of fishes to the more complex breeding of the best fishes, it all comes down to fish breeding. This is a recurring feature in the Harvest Moon series, but has also appeared elsewhere.
The Chupacabra is a purported creature resembling a gargoyle, said to exist in parts of Mexico, Puerto Rico and of course, video games.
Established in 1962, The New York Metropolitans have won two World Championships in 1969 and 1986. In 2009 the Mets moved out of Shea Stadium, and into Citi Field to begin a new era in the history of the franchise.
Games that numerically track the player's progress towards completion of a specific goal, single level, or the entire game.
The place of origin for ninjas. Their location is mostly known throughout the ninja world and very nearby localities with some sort of ties in between them (commercial or cultural in nature).
The main 'bosses' of the Pokemon world.
Marine animals characterized by five arms extending from a central disk. They are a lot more agile in video games than they are in real life.
The Final Boss and Elite 4 champion in the main Pokémon games.
Tengu are a type of bird-like Japanese monster.
A pug is a comically odd breed of dog. It has frequent health problems due to its squished face and shallow gene pool.
A breed of dog.
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