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Games that are specifically based on Internet phenomena, such as memes, stories, and webcomics.
When the player character (re)visits a certain area or location that was also present in a previous game, or visited later on in the same game, with some alterations.
In the tutorial, all the characters are completely aware that they are a part of the game's tutorial.
Cartoon characters are personas from cartoons, which are animated moving sequences that are usually drawn but can be computer animated and can come from television, movies, anime or even the web. They can be humans, animals, or even things usually not thought of as living.
Special codes or button combinations used to gain powers or advantages in a game. Generally hidden.
Collectibles are items such as coins, rings, gems, packages etc. that can be gathered, usually for some kind of reward, or sometimes to simply beat a level. Often (almost too often) the source of earning achievements and trophies on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
A non-interactive sequence within a game most often used for plot advancement.
Sometimes designers add old-school things on purpose to enhance game design. These games tend to be heavily inspired by hardware limitations of older systems. NES, Atari 2600, and early computer platforms (DOS, Commodore 64, MSX, etc...) are common sources of inspiration.
Dialogue trees are a feature through which the player selects responses from a list of choices, eliciting reactions from NPCs and determining the path of the conversation and story.
Digging is a strategic mechanic of many games. Digging allows the ability to unearth valuables and strategize pathways.
Generally used to fool other characters or parties into thinking you're one of them or belong there for purposes of deception, spying, or accessing data.
An Easter Egg is an intentionally hidden cheat or hidden content in a video game, also known as a "secret".
Content released frequently, every release contains a small portion of a whole story.
See? The exploiting, soulless people who run the video game industry DO care about their fans!
The fixed camera was made famous by games such as the Resident Evil and Metal Gear Solid franchises. Depending on the camera set, up could be down and left could be right. Even in the later generation of consoles, games like the God of War franchise still use this technique.
Foreshadowing is a plot device that allows the creators to leave subtle (or not-so-subtle) hints about future events in the game.
Based on the Flash series "Homestar Runner".
Characters who lack body parts that people in the real world have, yet they still utilise their bodily functions.
Lucha libre is a form of Spanish professional wrestling where the wrestlers don masks in the ring. Famous luchadores include El Santo and Blue Demon.
These are often a departure from the conventional gameplay of a game. There have also been compilations; games including only minigames. The Mario Party series has a lot of minigames, too!
Games that can be played with one hand, typically using only half of a standard controller or only the mouse/keyboard.
Characters that are overweight have more body fat than normal for their race, or at least look it. A character that is overweight may or may not have great strength.
A collection of anthropomorphic characters without pants, but with shirts or other tops. Does not include characters in dresses.
The 2008 Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) took place at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle, Washington on August 29-31.
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.
Trophies are an incentive-based system for the completion of various objective in PS3, Vita, and PS4 titles.
Point and click is an interface featured in a specific kind of adventure game, where players click on objects and characters to interact with them.
Who needs 2D when we've got 3D? 3D, or 3 dimensions, is what we're used to seeing in almost every game these days, letting us do all sorts of awesome stuff like run in circles!
The Free Country USA Triannual Race to the End of the Race is a key event in Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 1: Homestar Ruiner.
Quests that aren't necessary for game completion. They typically offer side-stories or specific rewards.
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