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Game visuals based on mathematical calculations. As opposed to texture or sprite based raster graphics.
Unlockable gamerpics are a form of reward for completing certain tasks in Xbox 360 games.
Any weapon that shoots laser and plasma beams or energy bolts rather than conventional bullets.
Digging is a strategic mechanic of many games. Digging allows the ability to unearth valuables and strategize pathways.
Wireframe describes any 3D model or shape that has no covering texture or "skin" and can be seen through. It can also be a visual effect to make a 2D image appear 3D.
Palette-swapping are sometimes used to denote the different strengths and abilities of your adversaries.
Whenever there's a new Pixar, superhero or Harry Potter movie they have to make one of these.
The single most important thing in the world, love is a powerful story telling element that can connect characters or drive a story. There are many video game characters who have fallen in love with someone or something.
Kidnapping is often used in videogames as a motivation for the protagonist to venture into unknown worlds and fight seemingly hopeless battles.
The 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on July 15-17.
The daughter of a monarch or monarchs.
Genetically evolved humans, animals or aliens.
Games that are marketed with sports,energy, soda, and other types of drinks
Video games that are based on comic books, manga and graphic novels.
Apes are primates that lack tails. They swing from tree to tree and sometimes fling poo. Not to be confused with monkeys (who have tails).
A digital distribution service owned by Valve Corporation. Originally created to distribute Valve's own games, Steam has since become the de facto standard for digital distribution of PC games.
Video games that, for better or for worse, are based on an existing non-video game franchise. Usually drawn from movies, tie-in games have also been made about TV shows, novels, and even one-hit wonder pop bands.
A level that takes place either in or near water.
Scorpions are an eight-legged arachnids with two large pincers and a venomous stinger on the tail, used to kill or subdue prey and defend against aggressors. Though their sting can be very painful to humans, few scorpion species can kill a healthy adult.
A parallel projection technique used in 2D sprite-based games to fake the appearance of 3D depth.
Cheating is the act of creating an advantage by using methods beyond the normal means of the game.
Games on Xbox Live that are no longer available for purchase on the Xbox Games Store.
Earning an extra life, either by collecting a 1up or by hitting a certain score.
The legendary Konami code, any who knew it were rewarded in many classic Konami games. UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT B A (SELECT) (START)!
A mascot is an iconic character heavily used in the advertising and marketing of a product, franchise, business, or company. Notable mascots include Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, Ulala, Mickey Mouse, and the Big Daddies.
A heads-up display is a graphical overlay of vital information used in most modern games.
When a certain amount of time is given to the player to reach a goal or finish an objective.
These games are designed to be played by one person, and one person only.
Games that have had an Original Soundtrack album released.
These games, franchises, characters, or companies have some connection with PlayStation Home. They could have some related digital wares available, have their own Space, or even be playable.
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