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In the forty-one-thousandth century, Humanity has been united into the vile, zealous, and destructive Imperium of Man, a vast galaxy-spanning empire encompassing countless planets. It was founded by the God-Emperor at the end of the Age of Strife.
The Khajiit are a cat-like race from the Elder Scrolls series who come from the province of Elsweyr and one of the ten playable races throughout the series.
A race of reptilian humanoids that appear in Mass Effect. The Krogan were once a proud, powerful race of warriors with an astonishingly high birthrate. Their massive numbers eventually led to a series of conflicts known as the Krogan Rebellion. The species were eventually infected with a sterilizing genetic bioweapon.
Laguz are shape-shifting humanoids that appear in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. In humanoid form, they possess animal traits, but are able to change into a more powerful fully animal form.
Misanthropy is the hatred and fear of human beings and humanity in general.
A peaceful race of friendly and somewhat clumsy bipeds native to Oddworld, the Mudokons were forced to abandon their ancient shamanistic traditions after being enslaved by the profit-hungry Glukkons.
Members of the German National Socialist Party, which controlled Germany from January 1933 unto the end of World War II in May 1945. Nazis and characters inspired by them are often used as villains in video games.
A common concept used in World War II games, where the limited knowledge of everything the Nazis did helps create an alternative history.
Nazi Zombies are a combination of two of gaming's main bad guys, Nazis and Zombies.
Consists of post-World War II social or political movements seeking to revive Nazism.
Orcs/Orks/Orques are a fictional race of tough humanlike creatures, often with green or black skin, originally coming from the Saxon word for the Normans during the invasion, meaning demon or foreigner.
A term referring to those obsessed with a specific field of interest, especially anime and manga.
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.
The political thriller is a story, often action-oriented, that tends to revolve around two or more nations struggling to gain power. Outcomes are usually found through military confrontations, covert wars, and back alley negotiating.
Swearing, cursing, call it what you want. It is an expression of anger or frustration, in most cases.
A way of attempting to control a population via media.
These designs are racist.
One of the council races with amphibian characteristics who are very adept at research and espionage.
An empire of the Sith that stands against the Galactic Republic for control of the galaxy. Not to be confused with Palpatine's Galactic Empire.
A race of rat-people found in the Warhammer universe. They are fully sentient, with their own religion, society, and technologies.
Forced labor, indentured servitude, humans relegated to property. One of the greatest affronts to individual freedom. Some games employ this as a gameplay mechanic or a major story point.
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.
Video games set in, or focused primarily around, the years between 1860 and 1869.
Games set in, or focused primarily around, the years between 1910 and 1919.
Games set in, or focused primarily around, the years between 1920 and 1929.
Games set in, or focused primarily around, the years between 1930 and 1939.
An alliance of nations who opposed the Allied powers in World War II. They included Germany, Italy, Japan, and many others.
The religion of Ferelden and much of the rest of Thedas. Followers believe in The Maker and the teachings of His prophet, Andraste.
The major political party in Bioshock Infinite.
Anguish of body or mind. Can be used by authority figures to extract sensitive information that would not be given under normal circumstances.
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