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Game » consists of 6 releases. Released Sep 14, 2007
In-Game Advertising is the placement of advertisements for real-world products within the game, sponsored by companies external to the developer.
Complete move list for character actions that are already in the game itself. Usually accessed via pause menu.
An instantreplay is a gameplay element typically associated with sports games, and widely made popular with the Madden Franchise. Instant replays allow players to go back and view gameplay footage, occasionally from varying points of view.
The 2008 Interactive Achievement Awards celebrated the best games of 2007.
It's arguably the one move that symbolizes the medium to those outside it. The ability to jump, be it onto a building, a platform, or a skull, is one of the all time most important abilities ever put in a video game.
A leaderboard is a way for players of any multi-player game to know where they rank within the game's community.
The minimap is a small, simplified version of a larger map. This plays a vital role in many games, especially Real Time Strategy, where it is important to have an overview of the entire map.
Games which allow players to interact with others over the internet.
Non-linear level design where the player is able to freely traverse the game world and choose where and when to visit certain areas in the game.
The online service used on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita.
Trophies are an incentive-based system for the completion of various objective in PS3, Vita, and PS4 titles.
Who needs 2D when we've got 3D? 3D, or 3 dimensions, is what we're used to seeing in almost every game these days, letting us do all sorts of awesome stuff like run in circles!
Product placement is the act of using branded products in high visibility settings inside movies and games in exchange for special consideration, financial purchases or otherwise. In recent years, it has become more apparent.
A physics system used to procedurally generate body movement similar to rag dolls.
Ranked Matches are commonplace in today's online world, and offer various distinctions over un-ranked/player matches.
A widely popular music style, originating from a fusion of blues, R&B, country, and jazz. Includes sub-genres such as punk, heavy metal, synth rock, and pop rock, among others.
Games that have an open gameplay structure that allow players to interact with the world as they choose.
A save film (or recorded session) is simply a recording of a certain amount of time playing a game.
Multipliers award players for playing well continuously. Racking up multipliers is crucial in any point based game in which they are featured.
In second person point of view, the action is shot from the perspective of a character that is not the protagonist. It can also refer to second-person in the narrative sense, where the protagonist is the person playing the game.
No point in gathering coins, gold, gil, money, or whatever if you can't buy anything with it.
A lead character who never says a word, despite being spoken to.
Games whose titles consist of a single word.
PlayStation 3 games that utilize the "tilt" functionality of the SIXAXIS or DualShock 3 controllers for minor or major gameplay mechanics.
People who ride skateboards.
The skeleton is the framework of the human body.
The Spike Video Game Awards recognized the best games of 2007.
Modification of the body for grave medical purposes or otherwise.
Whether with a button press or menu, taunts destroy friendships and can even make the computer go crazy.
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.
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