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The inverse of an anti-hero. An anti-villain is a villain that portrays him/herself as someone who is just and altruistic while is secretly working towards an otherwise nefarious and villainous goal. Common archetypes of anti-villains are politicians and religious figures who craft a wholesome and good-natured image to hide their evil intentions; this may even sometimes include doing good deeds, but only as a temporary measure to potentially further their true ambitions.
Bosses are enemies that fight you at the end of a level or at a significant point in the story.
Not all bosses can handle the player by themselves. Many use waves of lesser enemies to fight for them while they rest, and some even let these minions do all the work.
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.
A distinct and predictable pattern of attacks or movement a boss takes. This can be based in reaction to a player's actions or simply a stringent script the boss adheres to.
Capitalism is an economic system that supports private property and financial gain.
Also referred to as block damage, chipping takes place when characters take damage even when blocking. Most commonly associated with fighting games.
Either a force of over arching evil or a parody of the real world. The corporation is a common concept found in Video Games.
Law makers and fat cats who will sell the population down the river just to gain more power and money.
Games that include a simulated economy which the player(s) can affect.
Fascism is a extremist totalitarian, nationalistic political ideology. Within video games, various fascist regimes are often portrayed as the enemy within the Second World War.
The last boss you face in a game, usually representing the final climax of the game.
The ability to create, shape, and control fire at will. This is a common and well known power in fiction, its appearance dating back to ancient literature.
An individual that plays American Football.
A characteristic present in game characters with a superior state of mind reflected in how they solve problems and their way of approaching situations.
A government is a group of people who are responsible for the running of a country
"Hand to hand. It is the basis of all combat." -Gray Fox
Insanity is a condition whereby the sufferer is of unsound mind. Depending on the condition of the individual, he or she may be prone to fits of uncontrollable violent behavior, hallucinations, or other symptoms.
Whether it be a close up shotgun blast, far away sniper rifle, explosive, or backstab, the "one hit kill" is a popular kill strategy. Usually hard to master and even harder to avoid, the instant kill is loved and hated by gamers everywhere.
A Christian military order from the middle ages, known for their skilled warriors wearing white mantles with an emblem of a red cross.
Games that feature an antagonist--someone who opposes the game's protagonist--that is a man.
When the President wants to go for a burger, you know that all your cake is a lie.
Armed forces. The arm of government that deals with fighting wars and protecting a nation from external or internal threats
Spawned from Nanotechnology research and Micro Electro Mechanical Systems technology, nanomachines are mainly centered around Medicine and Biology. "Nanomachine" is the term for nanite machines that use the nanometer (one-billionth of a meter) to measure it's size.
The NFL is a professional american football league. It has become the most popular spectator sport in the US.
Someone who is trying to be elected as the President of a country, like the United States. They have speeches, debate with other candidates, and even kiss babies to gain the highest office in the land.
Regenerating health is a gameplay mechanic which automatically refills the players health bar after successfully escaping damage for a set amount of time. It is typically seen in RPGs and modern first/third-person shooters.
Male characters who are depicted in an overtly sexual manner.
A shadowy organization founded by Major Zero after Operation Snake Eater. Their goal is having complete digital control over all mankind. Also known as the "La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo."
The naval arm of the United States armed forces.
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