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Game » consists of 4 releases. Released Jun 23, 2009
Extraterrestrials appear in many video games in a variety of styles. Sometimes they're evil, sometimes they're benevolent, and sometimes they're very similar to humans.
Ability to play as a non-human or extraterrestrial character.
An atmospheric phenomenon that causes a fantastic natural light display.
An insect with broad colorful wings.
Cider a Windows compatibility layer optimized for gaming which is a proprietary extension of WINE that enables PC games to run on Intel powered Macs with little or no modification.
A notable time delay which ignores the character/player state (like having enough mana) and prevents an ability or action from being done. This concept is common in MMORPGs, but does occur in other genres.
Like in-game manuals, encyclopedias may have gameplay information, background lore or real-life trivia.
An Expansion brings new missions, modes & new story elements to a full product title. Expansions typically require a full version game to function, but there are also stand-alone packs as well.
This is an external application usually officially packaged with preorders or as a demo to promote soon-to-be-released games.
Fireworks are a form of incendiary rocket designed to explode "gently" in bright colours and cause no damage, traditionally set off to mark festive or historic events.
A common glitch in games where the character gets stuck in the geometry, often a rock or the floor/ground.
A three dimensional image or transmission commonly used in science fiction. May or may not be interacted with.
Map Makers or Editors are built-in tools that allow the average gamer to tweak or fully customize a map of their own, with no mod or programming skills required.
Much like a map editor but with the ability to design ones own missions; first seen used in Operation Flashpoint series
A small worm/slug like creature. May be related to the Noogie creature.
A digital distribution platform owned and operated by EA.
Various effects using "particles" (billboard/sprite planes or full models).
Games which feature randomly generated missions, quests and/or tasks
Using stealth often requires the player to accomplish their objective without being detected by enemies. Methods of detection can vary from game to game, and can be based on an enemy's line of sight, how quiet the player is, or even how the player interacts with the environment.
A digital distribution service owned by Valve Corporation. Originally created to distribute Valve's own games, Steam has since become the de facto standard for digital distribution of PC games.
Games that allow in-game recording and uploading to YouTube.
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