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Game » consists of 6 releases. Released Dec 01, 2009
Some games bought at physical stores and online retailers can be activated on Steam using its CD key. Some come with compulsory Steam activation, while for others it is optional.
Games that have an open gameplay structure that allow players to interact with the world as they choose.
Often found in either very violent games, or games taking place in or around water, Screen Splatter is a visual representation of blood, water, strawberry jam, or other liquids temporarily obscuring the player's field of vision.
Eliminating a target with a long-range rifle.
Citizens of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, which was a country that emerged after the Civil War in The Russian Empire.
Elite and specially trained/equipped military troops and law enforcement tasked with carrying out specific and dangerous/sensitive objectives beyond the remit of regular military personnel. Many games feature special forces operators or units as protagonists or enemies.
You work with a small team of AI or human squad members (usually with a total squad size of 4) to complete objectives.
Stealth kills are special kills in video games that usually occur when the AI is not aware of the threat of the player.
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.
Valve's counterpart to Microsoft's popular achievement system.
A Multiplayer game mode where two or more teams fight against each other to the death. The team with the most kills wins.
A distinctive song associated with the game (often played during the introduction/end credits). Note: This concept deals just with songs with lyrics, as opposed to instrumental pieces.
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.
Unattainable or broken achievements are achievements that no longer unlock, never unlocked from the start, or require an online component to a game that no longer exists.
The naval arm of the United States armed forces.
Voice Acting is the art of providing voices for characters in games, television shows, films, radio programs, and other forms of media.
The ability to communicate via voice.
Modifications can include, but are not exclusive to, upgrades. Modifications can be superficial changes such as color.
Originally recorded in 1951, this sound effect has appeared in numerous films and video games.
Xbox Live is Microsoft's online gaming service.
Pressing a button to zoom-in. For example: in a flight combat game or a shooter without iron sights.
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