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A corded length of fibers that has many uses.
A container for trash. Often an in-game breakable object, filled with useful items/magic.
An explosive ordinance propelled by a rocket engine designed to blow an object to smithereens. A missile is often guided, in some way, to its target. For example; by laser, remote control, or computer/GPS.
A map is a drawing on a piece of paper, or other surface, that indicates the locations of various landmarks.
Framed pieces of glass or plastic that are worn in front of the eyes and on the bridge of the nose usually to correct vision or as identity statement.
Assault Rifle refers to a basic design of a weapon that combines the abilities of older long-range rifles and the rapid fire of sub-machine guns. Common designs include the M-16, M-4, AK47 (and 74), and the L85A1.
A blunt tool used to hit things, whatever those things may be... a nail, a person.
A large pole with a light at the top of it that illuminates streets and paths
Spikes are dangerous and often deadly obstacles that can line the floor, walls, or ceiling of any given room or passageway. They are an extremely common form of environmental hazard, particularly in side-scrolling games.
A couch is long, cushioned seat that can hold 2 or more people in it. They may have an armrest on either side and are found in living rooms throughout the world,often a TV in front.
A chair made out of wood.
As a modern commodity, toilets have been portrayed very well in video games over the years.
Many games have ammo. In some, you can design your own. Ammo is put in a weapon and fired as a projectile.
A long seat fit for several people.
A firearm capable of firing pistol ammunition automatically. Favored for shorter distances, or dealing death indoors.
Beards are visible facial follicle growth, commonly associated with adult male homo sapiens. In video games, beards are commonly found in character customization systems (i.e. Rock Band) or when pirates are involved (i.e. the Monkey Island series).
A tube or hollow cylinder for the conveyance of fluid, gas, and sometimes other materials.
A pickup truck is a light vehicle with an open top rear cargo area (bed). Random fact: Trucks are called utes (utility vehicles) in Australia.
Facial hair consists of anything from a mustache to sideburns. Facial hair has been a close friend of gaming from the beginning.
A potion is any sort of liquid, usually brewed by an alchemist, that replenishes the health, mana, or energy of the player, or causes damage to an enemy. Potions are extremely common in role-playing games.
A series of links, typically of metal, that hold objects together, restrain them, or transmit mechanical power.
Mechs (or Mecha) are humanoid-like pilot driven vehicles often depicted in media as a combat machine. Early examples of Mech/Mecha in video games are often derived from early manga and anime as well as table-top games.
The (already) dead body of an animal or human being. Some have items or important notes on them.
A round generally rubber object used to support and transport motor vehicles. Also used as throwing objects in certain fighting games.
A popular weapon that is used in many shooters. The flamethrower is considered one of the most unique ways to defeat a foe.
Shoes have been around for thousands of years and will continue to exist as long as feet do.
Rail tracks, which are also known as Train tracks, railway, or simply tracks, are the rails which guide trains. There are many types of tracks that are used for different types of trains around the world.
A gun turret is weapon mount designed to protect the user or mechanisms of a weapon system. The weapon itself is not a turret, but rather the protective housing of the user or mechanisms of the weapon system.
This term can refer to both a visible shot onscreen in a shooter, or a round that has been fired from or currently loaded into a weapon.
Usually put on face to either hide the users face or as a stylish item.
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