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Sometimes movies are based on comic books, many of these movies go on to gain video game adaptations.
Peter Parker invented stronger-than-steel webbing at age fifteen that scientist always failed at recreating. Also created Spidey-tracers, impressing Hank Pym to the point that he said that 'some kid' is smarter than he is. And scores equalled to Reed Richards. Reed Richards admitted that if Parker were to get into the science career, he would rival Richards.
Games featuring guests introduce playable, established characters from outside of a franchise. Primarily but not exclusively seen in fighting games.
When a developer begs and pleads and offers to do laundry for even a tiny guest appearance, sometimes those famous characters will still flake on them. At least they still have their laundry.
Uses Havok Physics in the game Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, and Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects.
Special or stronger units than standard ones, usually found in strategy games. This is not necessarily the same thing as a superhero or a game's protagonist.
When a character or group of characters does something extremely brave on behalf of another character or group of characters, knowing that they will get killed or seriously injured in the process.
A high five is a gesture where two or more people simultaneously raise a hand and slap palms with each other. Jumping is optional.
Spider-Man is probably the most homaged character ever. The Amazing Fantasy issue 15 cover has been homaged dozens of times. As well as when he gave up being Spider-Man.
In-Game Advertising is the placement of advertisements for real-world products within the game, sponsored by companies external to the developer.
The interactive loading screen has thankfully relieved some of the boredom that comes with long load times through entertaining us with small minigames. These generally involve simply moving objects around on screen usually with some relevance to the game itself.
Video games developed in Japan but based on Western IPs.
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.
The small models within the Lego franchise which represent people. They appear almost in every Lego game.
These games are based off of established licenses, such as movies, comics, or TV shows. Examples are the James Bond 007 and Spider-Man franchises.
Some games will give the player hints and tips on how to play while the game loads.
This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
Marriage is when characters, typically a pair of them, are joined in loving (or not so loving) matrimony!
When the President wants to go for a burger, you know that all your cake is a lie.
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.
When gravity's pull can not harm a player, no matter the distance.
Whether it's taking pictures of things for points or as part of a journal, photography is playing an ever increasing role in many of today's video games.
Content such as modes, characters, maps, ect. that are exclusive to a single platform in a multiplatform game.
The ability of a character to jump from pole to pole. An example being in "The Incredible Hulk" where you can earn an achievement for jumping on all the poles at the World Trade Center without touching the ground.
Swearing, cursing, call it what you want. It is an expression of anger or frustration, in most cases.
Professional wrestlers have appeared in loads of games over the years.
Used in fighting games, projectiles are objects that a fighter can launch at another fighter to attack from a distance. While they can be used to simply inflict damage, projectiles are often used to maneuver opponents into disadvantageous positions.
A pseudonym is a fictional name that is different from the owner's real or legal name. They can be pen names, secret identities, or even alternative names because their real name is unpronouncable or shouldn't be said.
Radiation is energy in the form of waves or moving subatomic particles emitted by an atom or other body. Radiation in videogames is typically represented as a field, inside of which units will take damage.
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