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Game » consists of 2 releases. Released Mar 22, 2005
Enforcer programs implemented in The Matrix to neutralize rebel threats.
There are good agents, like Elite Beat Agents and bad agents, like Agent Smith.
Characters either begin with multiple outfits, unlock them through play, or purchase them as in-game items. These costumes are sometimes integral to play.
Usually refers to the end of the world.
A proprietary video codec (.bik/bk2 extension) developed by RAD Game Tools and used in a very large number of video games.
Bullet time is a gameplay mechanic that allows players to slow down time. Depending on the game itself, the player often slows down along with the world around them, however occasionally the player can simply move at normal speed while the game world continues to slow.
Character Creation refers to characters created by players themselves, rather than developers.
The cutscenes are nothing but the pages of a comic book. Audio is usually dubbed over to give them a little more life.
Video games that pick up the story where a movie, book or comic left off.
Some games let players customize their character (or characters). Degree of customization may vary, with some games simply allowing to choose between different types of clothes, while others provide more detailed tinkering of features such as the distance between a character's eyes or hair color.
Dancing is the movement of a body, usually rhythmic and to some kind of music. A lot of times, it happens between two people and may be romantic.
Environments cycle between day and night, often with effects on other aspects of the game.
The main line of distinction between victory or failure in video games, death is the process of a biological being ceasing to be alive.
Industry jargon used to describe a troubled development cycle that results in long delays, extended periods without new info, and often radical changes to the game.
Digital distribution method for PC games. Direct2Drive is maintained and owned by Gamefly Digital Inc.
These are MMOs that saw retail release but, for whatever reason, have since been shut down.
The concept of using two weapons at once, often for more damage at the cost of accuracy, the use of a shield, grenades, or other similar accessories.
Any game that represents a society noticeably worse or less desirable compared to those in the present. This can relate to kinds of political and economic organisation, excessive human suffering, social problems caused by technology, or as a result of an apocalyptic event.
The 2004 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 11-13. This was the 10th annual E3.
Games that include a simulated economy which the player(s) can affect.
Experience Points are part of a character advancement system commonly found in RPGs. These points are generally gained by defeating an enemy or completing a task.
Receiving damage or dying as a result of falling.
An industry game design convention that's appeared in many games over the years. The fetch quest involves sending the player out to collect a certain number of items, and return them to complete the quest. A staple of the RPG and Adventure game genre.
Whenever there's a new Pixar, superhero or Harry Potter movie they have to make one of these.
A style of play in multiplayer gaming with the purpose of annoying, irritating and angering other players.
Constantly performing an in-game action to progress a certain attribute.
Taking advantage of computers and machinery as weapons, in solving puzzles, etc. or otherwise changing up gameplay.
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
An numeral indication of how much damage a character can sustain. The loss of all hit points results in the death of the character or another penalty.
An umbrella term for any sexual orientation or gender identity that is not straight.
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