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Typically found in fighting games, combos are a series of strung-together moves.
The continue is a classic gaming concept, and usually arises when the player "dies" or fails in the game. Usually some loss is tied to a continue, in a form of a "life" or something of other value.
A character with the ability to copy or steal powers or weapons from their enemies.
The ultimate pressure feature. Players have to complete the task at hand, be it defeating opponents or cutting the right wire, in the allotted time.
A crossover occurs when a character from one franchise makes a special appearance in a game from an unrelated franchise. Some games are specifically designed to be crossovers that bring together characters from two or more franchises.
Aspect of team multiplayer in which each team is given a limited number of respawns. A team is defeated when all respawns have been consumed and all members of the team are defeated.
Some games, despite being on platforms whose default controller is a gamepad, allow the player to move a mouse-style cursor around freely in order to select menu options or perform gameplay actions.
Cyndaquil is the fire-type starter pokemon first found in Pokemon Gold/Silver. Cyndaquil uses mighty razors of flame to keep opponents at bay.
The process of fighting, but with dance.
A divekick is a gravity-defying move found in many fighting games that allows an airborne fighter to propel themselves downward at their opponent at a high rate of speed.
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.
A draw occurs when two or more players end a versus match where no player is determined to be the winner. This can be caused by a double knock out, or when players have an equal point value at the end of a set period of time.
A Dream Match is a game (usually a fighting game) that combines many different characters from various eras of a series, including those who have died or retired, or from alternate continuities. They are almost always non-canon events.
When a character goes to the edge of a platform and starts to wobble. Most commonly seen in side-scrolling platformers.
Electrode is an electric-type pokemon first found in the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Electrode has a hot temper and has been known to explode - literally - when things don't go exactly as planned.
One of the three legendary beasts that roams Johto in Pokemon Gold and Silver.
Some game environments feature certain areas that allow for special kills outside a player's normal cadre of moves. These kills usually feature unique animations such as slamming an enemy's head through a television or sticking their head in a trash compactor.
eSports is the rising phenomenon of competitive gaming backed by professional content delivery and solid corporate sponsorships.
The World Fighting Game Championships in all but name. Since 2000, the Evolution Championship Series has been the most prominent fighting game tournament event. It features the best players from all over the world.
See? The exploiting, soulless people who run the video game industry DO care about their fans!
A flawless victory is a victory in which the winning player has incurred no loss of health, or in other uses, like Unreal Tournament III or Fury, no points scored against the winning team.
Game Over originally appeared in pinball machines, and later, arcade machines. When players lose at a game, it is game over.
Geodude is a rock/ground type Pokémon. It is often mistaken for a boulder by hikers in the mountains.
Typically offered through optional items or specific characters, glass cannons are play-styles focused on greatly increased damage output at the cost of low defenses and/or health.
Goldeen is a water-type pokemon first found in the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Goldeen has a sharp horn that it uses to headbutt opponents.
Goombas are common enemies in the Mario games.
Gorons are a group of creatures that like to eat rocks and live in the mountains of The Legend of Zelda series.
A grappler is a combatant in a fighting game whose best attack strategies usually revolve around throwing their opponents around the stage.
"Hand to hand. It is the basis of all combat." -Gray Fox
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