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Gouraud shading is a method of making polygonal objects appear much smoother by applying a gradient to each individual polygon, effectively blending them. Named after Henri Gouraud.
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
Almost a common thing in Fighting Games where player 2 or 1 inserts the coins, pressing start or entering the online lobby when the player 1 or 2 is playing arcade mode or training mode in modern days.
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.
Complete move list for character actions that are already in the game itself. Usually accessed via pause menu.
A combo that can be extended indefinitely. They are often unintentional inclusions in the game, though they undeniably shape the games for better or worse
"The gentle way", a martial art focused on grapples and throws.
Karate is an umbrella term for a wide range of martial arts originating in pre-Japanese Okinawa.
Also known as wushu, Kung Fu is a family of martial arts developed in China.
The delay between what you do and when it actually happens, latency can result in a lessened ability to enjoy a game or get high scores.
A common type of stage based around the fire and/or lava element. Often platforming heavy and inhabited by fire-based enemies.
Mercenaries, Soldiers for Hire, have been found fighting in conflicts since the dawn of human warfare. These hired guns show a desire to turn their talent in the art of death to a more profitable profession.
A fighting game concept in which a player using a particular character can fight against either the CPU or another player using the same character.
Muay Thai is a form of martial arts that is the national sport in Thailand. Modern kickboxing is a derivative of Muay Thai designed specifically as a counter to it.
A member of any number of tribes or ethnic groups, indigenous to regions of North America which are now part of the United States. Many of these groups continue to exist as intact legal and political entities.
Sequels that have the player controlling a different character than the preceding game(s).
Games which allow players to interact with others over the internet.
Games with achievements or trophies that can only be obtained while playing online multiplayer.
An optional boss is a boss whose defeat is not essential to the plot and can be avoided. In some cases, they are stronger than the game's final boss.
Games that have had an Original Soundtrack album released.
In Street Fighter 4, a personal action is a taunt. Characters can select one of their taunts during the character select screen.
When a character that the player fights as a boss is playable elsewhere.
A balance mechanic in fighting games that reduces the damage of an attack each time it is
A designer can use a racial stereotype to make a character easier to understand, though in the process the character may come across as offensive and hurtful.
A fighting technique in which a character punches or kicks an opponent dozens in a short period of time, sometimes to the point that their fists or legs become blurred. It was commonly used in Video Games, Comics/Manga & Animation.
Video game combat in which combat actions are performed in real-time, rather than through a turn-based structure.
Games that make records. Often records like most played game, or critically acclaimed. There have been gaming records since the says of Pong and the Magnavox Oddysey.
Health lost, but recoverable if certain actions are performed, such as swapping characters in a fighting game.
A boss that players fight multiple times throughout the game. They usually follow the player as they progress.
These men and women are present to officiate sporting events and racing games. Notable referees in the article are: Lakitu, John Madden, Punch-Out! Referee and DJ Jazzman.
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