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A mechanic used mainly in Japanese RPGs of both the action and turn-based variety.
In many RPGs, especially those made in Japan, magic is categorized as black or white. Black magic spells deal damage or inflict negative effects.
A boss fight is a culminating challenge that pits the player against one or more enemies representing a greater threat and/or difficulty than those previously faced. These scenarios typically feature unique antagonists.
The deliberate animation of breasts, meant to titillate as a means to conform to more realistic physics.
A specific number that briefly floats above an enemy after an attack which displays the exact amount of damage the attack has done.
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.
The 2000 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 11-13.
The 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on July 15-17.
Experience Points are part of a character advancement system commonly found in RPGs. These points are generally gained by defeating an enemy or completing a task.
This concept is for games where at least one of the main characters is female.
Games that are aimed at the female demographic.
When the title of the game does not appear immediately at the beginning of the game, but rather after the first mission or prologue.
The process by which characters reach a new level, gain greater attributes, and learn more abilities. It usually involves earning enough experience points by completing a variety of tasks such as quests or by "farming" such as killing other characters for their experience points.
Games that fill up the player's health upon leveling up.
The concept of affecting the universe through supernatural methods, breaking the fundamental laws of science.
A narcissist is a person that is obsessed with one's own looks or who has an egomaniacal sense of self-importance.
A game created for the female demographic which puts the player in control of a female protagonist who tries to win the hearts of attractive men. Also called GxB (Girl x Boy) games by some Western fans.
The act of turning someone or something to stone, generally by a fantastic means.
PSone Classics are titles that were initially released for the original PlayStation, and re-released digitally for later PlayStation hardware.
Puppets are a type of doll that people use to play with and pretend that they are real. In some video games a puppet may become real and even join the hero on his or her quest. Or they could be used in battle as a weapon or attack.
Enemies that appear out of nowhere and force the player into a battle.
No point in gathering coins, gold, gil, money, or whatever if you can't buy anything with it.
Games with characters that sing.
When a musical performance happens in a game, often this is used for comedic purposes.
A two-dimensional image or animation overlaid into a scene. The foundation of early 2D games, making up everything from props to the player-controlled character.
A digital distribution service owned by Valve Corporation. Originally created to distribute Valve's own games, Steam has since become the de facto standard for digital distribution of PC games.
Voice Acting is the art of providing voices for characters in games, television shows, films, radio programs, and other forms of media.
Possess the magical power of life. White magic are spells and abilities that heal damage, cure poison, and even revive the dead.
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