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A laser is a focused beam of light, invisible through the air without some other medium (such as smoke) to illuminate it. Lasers are often used in video games as part of a targeting system, or as an offensive weapon in their own right.
An Amplifier is piece of equipment used to boost an electronic signal, usually from a musical instrument or microphone.
A round generally rubber object used to support and transport motor vehicles. Also used as throwing objects in certain fighting games.
Usually a Button, lever, or computerized scanner used to open, close, power on, turn on, or unlock something. Found common in most games that involve puzzle solving as well as shooters.
Whether it's translucent, transparent, opaque, glass, plastic, or some other material the bottle can be your best friend, or your worst enemy. Sometimes filled with liquor, or maybe an extra supply of lantern oil.
Mushroom is the familiar term used to describe a gilled fungus which may or may not bear a stem. Mushrooms are the "fruit" of spore bearing fungi.
A kind of protective clothing.
An object that allows obstacles, such as rivers or gorges, to be crossed. Bridges can be made of a variety of materials like wood or steel.
No matter what game you're playing, if a bad guy shows up with these hanging from him, you know you're in mad kinds of trouble.
A grapple is a device, usually thrown or shot, that allows a game character to 'hook' onto objects within the game, with the purpose of climbing or scaling.
The ultimate weapon attachment that uses telescope optics to enlarge distant targets thus increasing your accuracy.
Spandex, or "elastane" is an extremely form-fitting elasticated fabric invented in 1959. It has no special properties of durability, and is commonly used to create skin-tight clothing.
Rifle used in Fallout series.
The axe is a tool used for many activities. Its uses include cutting wood, knocking down doors in emergencies, and rending your enemies limb from limb without mercy or regret.
A mechanical lifeform, typically exhibiting superhuman abilities, that can be found in games as either the main protaganist or as powerful enemies or allies.
A vine is a plant that climbs or trails a flexible stem. In video game usage, they are plants that the player can climb or use to swing across something. They are most commonly used in jungle settings.
Vessel for transportation through water.
A popular Italian food that is often used in games to restore health as well as power up a character's stats.
Traffic cones are used mostly in driving and racing games, but have appeared in many other video games as well.
A telephone is a device used to communicate verbally with another person over a long distance. Audio signals travel to and from both phones involved, allowing the users to hold a conversation in real-time.
A couch is long, cushioned seat that can hold 2 or more people in it. They may have an armrest on either side and are found in living rooms throughout the world,often a TV in front.
Glass is a transparent substance made from compressed sand.
A long, piercing weapon.
Some games have readable books. Come and quench your thirst for knowledge.
Used in many a basketball game. Also acts as background item in certain games.
A type of glove that is typically worn by boxers.
Spikes are dangerous and often deadly obstacles that can line the floor, walls, or ceiling of any given room or passageway. They are an extremely common form of environmental hazard, particularly in side-scrolling games.
Cake is a delicious baked good.
The banana is a fruit that is commonly seen in video games, particularly those with animals as main characters. It is famous for its sweet taste and affiliation with primates.
A map is a drawing on a piece of paper, or other surface, that indicates the locations of various landmarks.
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