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A grapple is a device, usually thrown or shot, that allows a game character to 'hook' onto objects within the game, with the purpose of climbing or scaling.
A grenade is an explosive device traditionally thrown by hand, but may also be propelled by a rifle or launcher.
Considered one of the most frequent and controversial implements of destruction in video games and real life, guns are devices that fire projectiles with explosive force.
Health packs restore some amount of a players health, and can be permanent or temporary. They come packaged in a variety of forms, from the common med kit, to drugs, medicine, and even food.
Helicopters are flying vehicles, typically with a single large main rotor to maintain lift with a tail rotor to counter rotation induced by this main rotor. They are useful in air to ground combat as well as for quickly inserting and recovering infantry close to the front line.
A hovering board, the sci-fi equivalent of a Skateboard.
A special suit given to Peter Parker by Tony Stark.
Latex is the word used to refer to natural latex rubber. Particularly, for non-vulcanized rubber products like latex condoms and latex clothing.
Often used as either a weapon or in a weapon and also used often times as a weather effect, lightning is seen in several games. Called "thunder" in some games, even though thunder is the sound that lightning makes.
Machine guns, generally, are heavier weapons with a rapid rate of fire. To quote the Quake manual, they "eat ammo like popcorn."
A map is a drawing on a piece of paper, or other surface, that indicates the locations of various landmarks.
Usually put on face to either hide the users face or as a stylish item.
Whether it's for sports or not, it's used for catching things.
A newspaper is a written publication that is distributed to the general public. A newspaper often contains news, information and advertising.
A pinball is a small and almost always metallic sphere used in pinball games. The player hits the pinball around with flippers for the ball to hit or roll over things for points or even to complete pinball quests.
Mechanical bats covered in rubber, used to rebound a pinball back into play. A necessary ingredient in a precursor to the video game. Occasionally seen outside the realm of pinball games.
A popular Italian food that is often used in games to restore health as well as power up a character's stats.
It gives meaning to gravity in 2 dimensions. There is no other object which so defines Games as separate from every other pursuit. Where else does one encounter a platform but from the bounds of a video screen? ...except for delivery men.
A vehicle used to escort Law Enforcement Officers, carries weapons and supplies for the police, and criminals can be locked up in the back.
A piece of printed paper designed to be attached to a wall typically used to advertise. A good example is a movie poster.
Proximity mines are passive anti-personnel devices, often used as traps or ambushes, that detonate upon detecting the presence of a target.
A refrigerator, or fridge for short, is a large rectangular appliance used to store food and drinks at a low temperature. Many have a "freezer" compartment that is kept colder than the freezing point of water at mean sea level.
The ultimate weapon attachment that uses telescope optics to enlarge distant targets thus increasing your accuracy.
A stationary Covenant gun. In every Halo game it got a new design.
The premier choice in your defensive needs. A great companion for any one handed sword, which in addition to blocking can be used for advanced maneuvers like Shield Bashes.
A skyscraper is a large building that is usually hundreds of feet tall and commonly found in cities.
Spandex, or "elastane" is an extremely form-fitting elasticated fabric invented in 1959. It has no special properties of durability, and is commonly used to create skin-tight clothing.
Mechanical device on legs which can have a will of its own, or be guided by others. It need not be limited to the ground, though, despite its having legs.
A web spun by a spider to capture prey. Spider web may also contain items and remains left behind by previous victims.
Spider-Armor is a common power up/costume in Spider-Man games.
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