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Running at 60 FPS is standard for arcade & PC games, but hardware restrictions of consoles often force developers to aim for lower framerates in order to preserve visual detail or allow greater scale. 3D console games hitting 60 FPS are thus uncommon, though the trend of re-releasing games on newer hardware has technically resulted in more 3D console games hitting 60 FPS.
Animals and Creatures that serve to populate levels and give the world life. Usually passive and may try to avoid or runaway from the player, But some may become hostile to the player once attacked/provoked. Some may not be able to be interacted with at all either being in the background/foreground or too far away.
Anaglyph 3D is a form of stereoscopic 3D that uses filters (usually opposing colors) to display images to each eye separately.
A point within the game whereby the game saves its current state whether it be for the purpose of a more convenient respawn point or a gameplay design (such as in racing).
The art of taking corners is an essential element for any good racing driver, and it is a technique that must be mastered in order to produce the fastest times on track.
Environments cycle between day and night, often with effects on other aspects of the game.
Over time, it's common for publishers to stop supporting the online components of old or unpopular games. In addition to saving money, this also serves to boost sales of newer games in the same series or genre.
The concept of purchasing media and having it delivered over the internet. No physical representation of this content is given, and although the content resides on the user's hard drive they are typically granted a license to the product, rather than ownership of it.
Digital distribution method for PC games. Direct2Drive is maintained and owned by Gamefly Digital Inc.
DNAS was Sony's solution to all of the online cheating on PS2 games. It was also introduced as a means to discourage and prevent illegal copies of games to be played online.
Drafting is the term in motorsports for following a car closely. The result of drafting makes for less air resistance, faster speeds, and better fuel mileage.
Drifting is a technique used in motorsports that involves intentionally over-steering the car to create a slide. This is done both as a competitive and exhibitive technique.
When the player's actions trigger a change in the game's soundtrack. This adds a cinematic quality to the gameplay.
A line that signals the start or the end of the race. Even though it is used for racing, it could mean any type of racing game.
Game Over originally appeared in pinball machines, and later, arcade machines. When players lose at a game, it is game over.
Eurogamer's digital distribution service.
Greatest hits is a general term for re-releases of games which have sold a certain number of copies, as part of a program managed by the console manufacturer.
In many games there is a ranking system, the players with the highest point value are listed in a "high score" table.
In-Game Advertising is the placement of advertisements for real-world products within the game, sponsored by companies external to the developer.
Games often feature in-game music, however some have taken the effort to create their own radio stations, with DJ's, talkback, and a variety of music.
A lap is one circuit around a race track. This is featured in many, but not all racing games.
Some games replace letters or words in a title with numbers or symbols, usually to add more of a "badass edge" to them.
Games that may no longer be sold because the rights to them are split in such a way that no one has the rights to sell them.
Games that obtained permission to feature real-life licensed car brands.
Multiple endings is a term used to describe different outcomes or conclusions to a game based on the previous actions of the player.
It is common in Japanese video games (and other media) for the Moon to appear much bigger than it is in real life. This is usually happens when a main or villain character is standing with the Moon shining behind them for dramatic effect.
The online service used on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita.
A multicolored spectrum of light shaped in an arc.
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 used to be available on Steam, but have since been removed.
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