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Some games feature protagonists that are not humanoid in nature. These are creatures that do not have human characteristics (i.e. stand on 2 legs, have 2 arms, a body and a head).
The player character is seen at a distance from a number of different possible perspective angles. There is generally a movable camera but it can also be in a fixed position. It most commonly refers to a viewpoint behind the player character.
An initiative by independent developer Jayenkai to develop and release at least one game per month throughout 2014 that stars their mascot character, Platdude.
Xbox 360 and original Xbox games that have been approved to run on the Xbox One's backwards compatibility feature.
A dog is an animal, of which there are estimated to be 400 million of in the world. Said to be man's best friend, they naturally appear in many video games.
GameMaker is an easy-to-use, no programming required 2D game development tool for Windows and Mac, first created by Mark Overmars and now developed and maintained by YoYo Games Ltd.
Feline animals commonly kept as pets. There are many different breeds and varieties.
A digital distribution platform operated by Epic Games.
This concept is for games where at least one of the main characters is female.
Games that are depicted with a predominantly black-and-white appearance, with sequences to this effect, or optional color filters.
Free The Games Fund is an initiative started by OUYA, Inc. OUYA set aside $1 million US to double the funding of Kickstarter totals of indie games that pledged timed exclusivity to their platform. A later caveat allowed computer (PC/Mac/Linux) versions on the Kickstarter.
A double jump is the ability to jump while already in mid-air to get some extra lift. In reality, double jumps are not possible and violate fundamental laws of physics.
A subscription service from Microsoft on Xbox platforms and Windows 10. Described as "Netflix for video games", users pay a monthly fee to gain access to a range of titles or buy to own them at a discount price.
Winged, usually flying creatures, many of which enjoy perching on branches and defecating on unfortunate victims below.
Game titles that make a statement of fact or opinion.
These ideas stick to the one or very few gameplay mechanics or appear very barren but usually try to invoke an emotion from the player.
A Palette Swap is when two or more characters share the same style sprite or character model with only minor color or cosmetic changes. Although visually similar, palette swap characters may have very different moves and personalities.
Sometimes one playable character just isn't enough.
Games that were made entirely by one person.
The sixth annual PAX East took place March 6-8, 2015 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
Currency has all forms in video games. It is used to buy characters, vehicles, weapons, and more.
When a certain amount of time is given to the player to reach a goal or finish an objective.
Bosses are enemies that fight you at the end of a level or at a significant point in the story.
The ninth annual PAX Prime took place between August 31-September 2, 2012 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington.
Power Ups can be used to give the controlling character, or any other character, temporary or permanent upgrades.
Games where the player character is constantly running.
Small payments made with actual money which result in an in-game bonus, such as an extra item, character, etc...
Darkness is used in games to restrict access, increase tension, or just to set a mood. Often the player has access to a light source that can mitigate its effect.
Downloadable Content adds new features and content to already-distributed video games via the Internet. Examples include new maps for FPS games, new songs for rhythm games, and new cars for racing games.
Games officially verified by Valve to be fully playable on Steam Deck.
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