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God Mode is an ability, often entered through a cheat code, that gives the player god-like abilities.
Jumping puzzles are generally implemented in fast-paced action games as a way to slow down the progress of the player. Failure often results in certain death.
The Forelli Family is one of the "gangs" in the Grand Theft Auto series.
A trickjumping technique used to increase a player's speed.
Weapons manufacturers in the Solana Galaxy in Ratchet & Clank.
A health care professional who responds to calls for emergency medical assistance outside of a hospital.
A concept where the game must be restarted if you are killed. It is a mechanic found in most arcade games, but the term is usually used in reference to the RPG genre where the mechanic is less common, particularly "roguelike" games as well as strategy games such as Fire Emblem or Final Fantasy Tactics where characters die if they are defeated in battle. Often used as a significant plot device.
Technology based on biology.
Games with achievements for failing. For the purpose of this concept, any kind of 'achievement' is acceptable - this includes trophies or in-game accomplishments.
Sony's game streaming service for PS4 and PC.
Shows how much damage has affected the enemies' bones and internal organs.
Weapons that use a freezing effect to damage opponents, slow them up, or freeze them solid.
A game that takes place between the events of two previously-released entries in a series, whether those be games or other media like films.
Luck plays an integral part in some role-playing games. Good fortune can greatly increase your chance of finding better loot, scoring critical hits, etc.
Games where weapons break down overtime after extended periods of usage.
Gnomes are a race of mythological creatures, which are usually much smaller versions of humans.
Quidditch is a wizarding sport played on flying broomsticks.
First version of the Unreal engine. Developed for the game, "Unreal".
All dogs go to heaven? Nobody told these.
A nocturnal bird of prey capable of turning its head 135 degrees in either direction.
Enemies who don't fight fair or flee when they're running low on health. Examples include Boos from Super Mario and those pesky goblins from Dark Messiah.
PhysX is a realtime physics engine middleware originally developed by Ageia and now maintained by nVidia. It is the only currently available physics engine that supports hardware acceleration.
A group of platoons, typically four, which are each in turn a group of squads.
With the advent of dynamic lighting, some games allow the player to remain hidden by simply using the shadows instead of the line of sight.
An emerging trend. The only objective? Achieve your optimum physique.
Television shows that appear in games that are fake. Usually parody's of real shows
The Sanity Meter gives the player insight on exactly how close their character is to losing their mind. Doubled with strange effects when the meter is low, the Sanity Meter can really start messing with you.
A Latin phrase meaning "god from the machine", a deus ex machina is a contrived plot twist in the climax of a storyline designed to resolve difficult issues. The technique is often criticized because the resolution usually does not follow the logic of the story thus far.
One who murders three or more people within a relatively short time span.
Evil Monks are mainly recurring henchmen of evil in the original Painkiller game. Evil Monks also appear in many other games, especially those with a horror theme. Evil monks are often heard ominously chanting, usually in a foreign language.
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