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Voice actors don't always get an NPC to represent them. Sometimes voices have no visible speaker.
The ability to dodge an attack, making the player untouchable for a brief period.
A double jump is the ability to jump while already in mid-air to get some extra lift. In reality, double jumps are not possible and violate fundamental laws of physics.
Downloadable Content adds new features and content to already-distributed video games via the Internet. Examples include new maps for FPS games, new songs for rhythm games, and new cars for racing games.
The 1995 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles California on May 11-13.
The 2000 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 11-13.
The 2001 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 17-19.
The 2003 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 14-16.
The 2004 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 11-13. This was the 10th annual E3.
The 2005 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 18-20.
The 2007 E3 Media & Business Summit took place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California on July 11-13.
The 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on July 15-17.
The 2011 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on June 7-9.
The 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on June 5-7.
The player character jumps on the back of an enemy during a battle to take control of them.
A situation where the player must quickly escape from a building currently in the process of blowing up. Could either be a cinematic or actually gameplay.
A dark version of a game's hero, featuring many of the same powers. Usually wears black. Male evil twins often have goatees.
Experience Points are part of a character advancement system commonly found in RPGs. These points are generally gained by defeating an enemy or completing a task.
Earning an extra life, either by collecting a 1up or by hitting a certain score.
Either through a concealing helmet, keeping the whole game in first person, or using clever camera work, the player character is kept faceless throughout an entire game.
A game has "faux credits" when the credits start rolling, making the player think the game is over but then suddenly get interrupted to continue the game.
Games which feature a Twitter-like feed that is written by the developers, and not by real users.
That bad guy looks awfully familiar... probably because it's you. This is for games where you fight yourself or an evil version of yourself
A popular class in many D&D based games, the Fighter can both dish it and take it!
Literally meaning "black film," film noir is a term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas. This unique style of storytelling and cinematography is often incorporated into video games.
The last boss you face in a game, usually representing the final climax of the game.
Using physical force to damage an opponent, with or without an equipped weapon from a first person perspective.
Rings that your character can fly through. Usually used for mini missions and extra playtime (filling)
Enemies that prefer to keep a distance to the ground, and swoop down occasionally to do some damage.
Slow walking is when the player character can not move at full speed and is restricted to a slow walk, usually while talking to someone.
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