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In the Dune universe, the Fremen are a group of people that inhabit the planet Arrakis. They are superb warriors and are the only people able to survive the harsh environment of Arrakis.
Abandonware refers to computer software that is no longer sold nor supported, sometimes because of unclear copyright ownership reasons.
Multiplayer Games that feature three teams instead of the usual two.
Many games feature storylines about wide, sweeping combat between three radically different factions.
Someone who illegally seizes and holds the property of another, e.g the sovereignity of a country. This is mostly done by close advisors or greedy relatives.
It is believed that Frank Herbert's Dune books were the first to popularize the concept of a giant worm that is capable of devouring a person whole without even noticing it.
The act of killing a monarch. Generally characters involved are portrayed as traitors or revolutionaries.
Two or more factions, either with the same or completely different goals, that constantly try to one-up each other. The player is sometimes forced to pick a side to root or work for during the struggle. Other times the rivalry is only mentioned in the plot.
Classic form of numbering that gives things a more regal feel.
Third-party developers and publishers occasionally engage in the practice of releasing a title or piece of DLC on only one platform for any number of reasons. Sometimes these are permanent while others are only platform exclusive for a certain window of time.
House Ordos is a powerful organization created specifically for Westwood Studios' Dune games.
House Harkonnen is a powerful noble family in Frank Herbert's Dune books.
House Atreides, of the water planet Caladan, is a powerful noble family. They are constantly at odds with house Harkonnen.
House Corrino is the ruling house in Frank Herbert's Dune books. Its elite warriors, the Sardaukar, are well-known for their efficiency and loyalty to the emperor.
Either a force of over arching evil or a parody of the real world. The corporation is a common concept found in Video Games.
Advisors are experts (in their respective fields) whose job is to offer advice regarding everything from city planning to world domination.
Any weapon that shoots laser and plasma beams or energy bolts rather than conventional bullets.
A philosophical and religious system based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.
Islam is a monotheistic religion articulated by the Qur'an. A text considered by its adherents to be the word of God given to Muhammad, considered by the Muslims to be the last prophet of God.
Games that may no longer be sold because the rights to them are split in such a way that no one has the rights to sell them.
Capitalism is an economic system that supports private property and financial gain.
Long-running franchises often end up in the hands of different studios over the years, but a direct sequel by an entirely different company is somewhat rarer.
A theme used very often in fantasy and sci-fi settings is that of a brutal, totalitarian empire or kingdom whose armies oppress the common people. Evil Empires appear under many names in various game worlds, including simply "The Empire".
An AI companion is a computer-controlled ally who follows and aids you through your adventures or who requires your protection. The AI companion's survival is often essential to game and story progression.
A destructible environment means the player has the ability to destroy his/her surroundings. This allows players to use the environment to their advantage.
Multipliers award players for playing well continuously. Racking up multipliers is crucial in any point based game in which they are featured.
Bet a little or bet the house. How much you win depends on how much you wager.
Real-Time Polygonal Tessellation is a method of drawing polygonal models. A dynamic process, tessellation renders and dumps triangular polygons in proportion to distance and level-of-detail. It is a flagship feature of DirectX 11 and OpenGL.
Television shows that appear in games that are fake. Usually parody's of real shows
Sometimes, you want to play games with a real person who's sitting right next to you. These games have you covered.
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