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A real-life athlete who appears on the cover art of a sports game. Usually an up-and-coming star in the sport or a perennial fan favorite.
Typically found in fighting games, combos are a series of strung-together moves.
Kinect is a camera and depth sensor-based peripheral for the Xbox 360 that allows users to interact with and play games using their whole bodies, rather than using a standard controller.
An interesting revelation. While some games will only accept a START button press, many other games aren't as strict.
Most modern shooting games add the realistic touch of rendering shots to the cranium instantly fatal. Glorious for the shooter, kind of a bummer to the shootee.
Quick Time Events show up in all sorts of games as an attempt to make cutscenes interactive. Press the buttons displayed on-screen before time runs out, or else.
The act of bending at the knees from a standing position. Crouching is an essential part of many shooters and platformers, and can be used by players to stay behind cover or avoid incoming projectiles.
Sometimes one playable character just isn't enough.
Non-linear level design where the player is able to freely traverse the game world and choose where and when to visit certain areas in the game.
Xfire is a downloadable instant messenger client and Digital Download Store for Windows. It is targeted at gamers and has many features related to gaming.
A subscription service from Microsoft on Xbox platforms and Windows 10. Described as "Netflix for video games", users pay a monthly fee to gain access to a range of titles or buy to own them at a discount price.
In many games there is a ranking system, the players with the highest point value are listed in a "high score" table.
Characters either begin with multiple outfits, unlock them through play, or purchase them as in-game items. These costumes are sometimes integral to play.
Regenerating health is a gameplay mechanic which automatically refills the players health bar after successfully escaping damage for a set amount of time. It is typically seen in RPGs and modern first/third-person shooters.
Using stealth often requires the player to accomplish their objective without being detected by enemies. Methods of detection can vary from game to game, and can be based on an enemy's line of sight, how quiet the player is, or even how the player interacts with the environment.
A gameplay mechanic which allows the player to move faster than the normal speed. Usually for a set amount of time.
Whenever there's a new Pixar, superhero or Harry Potter movie they have to make one of these.
Character Creation refers to characters created by players themselves, rather than developers.
Digital distribution method for PC games. Direct2Drive is maintained and owned by Gamefly Digital Inc.
A point within the game whereby the game saves its current state whether it be for the purpose of a more convenient respawn point or a gameplay design (such as in racing).
Unattainable or broken achievements are achievements that no longer unlock, never unlocked from the start, or require an online component to a game that no longer exists.
Game Over originally appeared in pinball machines, and later, arcade machines. When players lose at a game, it is game over.
A digital storefront which donates some of its profits to charity.
Sometimes, you want to play games with a real person who's sitting right next to you. These games have you covered.
Currency has all forms in video games. It is used to buy characters, vehicles, weapons, and more.
Games that incorporate licensed music from popular bands and musicians for their soundtracks.
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.
Pressing a button to zoom-in. For example: in a flight combat game or a shooter without iron sights.
Developed by Epic Games, Unreal Engine 3 is the third generation of the Unreal engine, and is base for numerous games, such as Unreal Tournament 3, Gears of War and Roboblitz.
Some games will give the player hints and tips on how to play while the game loads.
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