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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.
A person leading a double life. This character has more than one way in which they present themselves to the world.
Characters either begin with multiple outfits, unlock them through play, or purchase them as in-game items. These costumes are sometimes integral to play.
Created by the death embodiment Nekron and the villain Black Hand, the Black Lantern Corps. are a collective of undead heroes, villains, and supporting characters in the DC Universe.
A boxer is someone who participates in the sport of boxing.
Some creatures don't need guns or swords to hurt you. Instead they pack a punch with some kind of deadly breath attack, be it flaming, poisonous, radioactive, or just plain bad!
Originally introduced in the console versions of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, a Brutality was a finishing move consisting of a very long combo that resulted in the opponent's body exploding. The concept was reintroduced and altered in Mortal Kombat X.
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.
A concept in games with multiple characters, a screen with pictures of all playable characters with the possibility of stat listings.
A feature in fighting games that sees the combatants say something unique to each other prior to the beginning of the fight. It has been popularlized by NetherRealm Studios' Mortal Kombat and Injustice games starting with MKX.
Christianity is a religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus. It is also the largest religion in the world.
Comic book or manga characters who are also in video games. There are tons of games with superheros such as Batman and Spider-Man out there.
Games involving characters that round up local hoodlums for the good of the community.
One or more events from someone's past that negatively affected them. Plenty of video game characters have such pasts.
It's all in the family.
That bad guy looks awfully familiar... probably because it's you. This is for games where you fight yourself or an evil version of yourself
Finishing moves are typically moves that end a fight in a traditional fighting game.
It's not just for airplanes anymore: Game mascots and MMO players alike have taken to the skies. Players can use flight to quickly navigate large levels, find hidden items, or take opponents down.
Video games that are based on comic books, manga and graphic novels.
Whenever there's a new Pixar, superhero or Harry Potter movie they have to make one of these.
Sometimes movies are based on comic books, many of these movies go on to gain video game adaptations.
A characteristic present in game characters with a superior state of mind reflected in how they solve problems and their way of approaching situations.
Whether it be Mario vs. Bowser, Jedi vs. Sith, Link vs. Ganon, or Elves vs. Orcs, the forces of good are in an eternal battle with the hordes of evil.
Uses Havok Physics in the game DC Universe Online.
The power of projecting searing hot beams of energy from the eyes, a power made famous by Superman. Using it to incinerate or bi-sect people is a favorite tactic for evil Superman figures.
Heroic Brutalities are finishers performed by DC Heroes in Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe. They are criticized for being not as violent and leaving the enemies alive.
When a character or group of characters does something extremely brave on behalf of another character or group of characters, knowing that they will get killed or seriously injured in the process.
Superman has been homaged many times when Lois Lane died.
In-Game Advertising is the placement of advertisements for real-world products within the game, sponsored by companies external to the developer.
Video games developed in Japan but based on Western IPs.
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