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Game » consists of 5 releases. Released Aug 19, 2009
Metroid, Mega Man, Earthworm Jim, Metal Gear, Halo, Crysis, Iron Man, and many more. Ordinary men and women who become extra-ordinary with the right suit on.
Propelling oneself with kinetic usage of limbs while submerged in liquid (or otherwise fluid material).
Like its airborne cousin, the Helicopter Boss, the Tank Boss is a large and stubborn metallic adversary.
Terrorists can be found terrorizing people all over the world of video games. While there is no consensus on how to define the term "terrorism", terrorists are generally considered to be people who express their ideals through violence.
Possibly the greatest advancement in shirt technology since the invention of the button, the half-tuck shows one has class and simultaneously doesn't give a damn.
It's the designer's go-to guy. If they want to steer a player in a given direction they'll lock an in game door and force the player to find a way to either unlock it or find an alternate route.
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.
Throwing weapons include knives, shurikens, axes, darts or even explosives such as grenades and molotov cocktails.
Deathtraps that alternate between being active and inactive. Usually unavoidable in active state.
Tips are usually used throughout the game as a way of showing players features.
The 2009 Tokyo Game Show (TGS) took place between 24-27 September at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Tokyo. The theme for the show was 'Game, it's so energetic!'
When a normal jump isn't enough and when a double jump just wont cut it, there is the triple jump. Just like a normal jump and a double jump, with the extra third jump in the end. Few games utilize this, and the more common double jump is often instead.
This describes a section where the player is locked in one place, using a large gun mounted on a platform which itself is usually moving.
You don't know how to play our game, so we'll teach you how.
Video games contain a lot of activities for players to do underwater, from exploration to combat. Sometimes games treat water as simple low gravity movement, while other games treat underwater more realistically.
Unlockable gamerpics are a form of reward for completing certain tasks in Xbox 360 games.
Developed by Epic Games, Unreal Engine 3 is the third generation of the Unreal engine, and is base for numerous games, such as Unreal Tournament 3, Gears of War and Roboblitz.
Cutscenes that cannot be interrupted or bypassed through player interaction.
Weapons can often be upgraded with new attachments, augmentations, or magical enchantments. These upgrades result in the original item being more powerful than originally intended.
In order to circumvent various obstacles, some protagonists must travel through ventilation systems.
Oh no! The last enemy is dead, but all your friends are fallen! How will you ever go on alone?! Wait! Did you hear that sound? That means the battle is over, and all your dead allies can get back up, good as new. You've heard the victory gong.
Voice Acting is the art of providing voices for characters in games, television shows, films, radio programs, and other forms of media.
Also known as a triangle jump, this is the ability to hit a wall and propel yourself off of it like you were some kind of crazy ninja or parkour fiend.
Realistically rendered water can really immerse you in a game. Just don't try to dive into your TV!
The ability to walk on water. Sometimes depending on a character's speed (IE slowing down will result in them sinking).
This is a place of special vulnerability. Particularly used in boss fights or when simply fighting Giant Enemy Crabs that cannot be defeated by usual means.
Originally recorded in 1951, this sound effect has appeared in numerous films and video games.
A viewable map that displays the entire game world. The map also usually shows the player's location in the world.
Xbox 360 and original Xbox games that have been approved to run on the Xbox One's backwards compatibility feature.
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