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Game » consists of 8 releases. Released Feb 05, 2013
Health is a value that gauges how much damage players can take in a game before they die or pass out. Also known as life in some games. Health is usually represented by a bar or a percentage instead of an exact amount. Found in most non sport games
A common type of stage featured in many games. Slippery ice, avalanches, and freezing water are some of the unpleasantries to be had when visiting these cold arctic regions.
An Iconic concept of video games is the use of an idle animation for the players character, when during gameplay there's no control given. It's an example of emergent game design, and is used as a way to add depth to action characters.
A situation where the player-controlled character loses their life immediately. The quickness of that demise is often a stark departure from the balance of power, and sometimes the rules, established by the developers during the rest of the game.
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.
When the title of the game does not appear immediately at the beginning of the game, but rather after the first mission or prologue.
A common type of stage based around the fire and/or lava element. Often platforming heavy and inhabited by fire-based enemies.
Lock On is a game mechanic that allows the player to automatically center the character's aim on a target, usually done with a toggle or a press of a button.
It's easy to lose oneself in the heat of battle. Luckily, some games will alert the player as to when they are close to death.
A fixer of mechanical things that are broken. It's always good to have one near your tank or spaceship.
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.
Using gestures with the controller to control on-screen actions. Alternatively, these gestures can also be detected by motion-sensing cameras.
A movie reference in a game, is where a game references a film. This can be done in many different ways.
Sometimes one playable character just isn't enough.
Similar to Dance Fighting, characters are process to fighting but with instruments or singing.
Music based games may be growing in popularity now, but there have always been musicians in games. Whether they're in a band, play an instrument, or just sing into a hairbrush, these characters live for music.
When gravity's pull can not harm a player, no matter the distance.
Criminals banded together with a common goal in mind. Can range from a band of thugs to the Mafia.
A collection of anthropomorphic characters without pants, but with shirts or other tops. Does not include characters in dresses.
The ninth annual PAX Prime took place between August 31-September 2, 2012 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington.
Pick Pocketing appears in many games as a way of obtaining information, items, or cash from people.
While all games on PlayStation 3 (2009 onwards) and later consoles have trophies, only games deemed large enough get to have the coveted Platinum Trophy for earning every Trophy in the base game.
The online service used on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita.
Sony's game streaming service for PS4 and PC.
PlayStation Plus is a premium PlayStation Network subscription service.
Trophies are an incentive-based system for the completion of various objective in PS3, Vita, and PS4 titles.
The PlayStation TV is a media streaming device based on the PS Vita. It can play many (though not all) Vita game cards, as well as supporting some PSN games and PS4 Remote Play.
A narrative that takes an unexpected turn. Commonly, plot twists come in the form of revealing that the player character is not actually who they thought.
Police are paid protectors who enforce the law through legal use of force. They are supposed to help ensure public safety and social order. Their motto is to protect and to serve.
Games where the main character, or most/all of the playable cast, are or were members of traditional law enforcement.
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