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Game » consists of 28 releases. Released Aug 25, 2009
Games that support Ultrawide 21:9
A person leading a double life. This character has more than one way in which they present themselves to the world.
Anarchism is the rejection of all government authority.
Assassins are people who are tasked with the action of violence against peoples, though their general aims are to be discreet and as minimally violent as possible in order to remain discreet if necessary.
The game automatically saves for you when you reach certain points. Implemented in order to reduce frustration for forgetful savers.
These games include an option for testing the performance of the hardware on which it is running.
An option that makes the physical character models in the game have enormous heads, and occasionally equally oversized arms. Usually accessed through a cheat code.
A proprietary video codec (.bik/bk2 extension) developed by RAD Game Tools and used in a very large number of video games.
The most prestigious awards in the British videogame calender, the BAFTA Video Game Award honour the achievements of the best game developers and their games.
Remote Control Batarang.
Games in which the player is incapable - not just discouraged from - harming innocents. Sorry, no matter how bad you want to, you just can't pull that trigger.
Some game characters just cannot swim. This usually means automatic death as soon as they hit the water.
Comic book or manga characters who are also in video games. There are tons of games with superheros such as Batman and Spider-Man out there.
Decontamination is the process of removing hazardous materials from a person or object. In games, this is usually achieved by lasers, rather than water as in the real world.
The wear and tear of a character's outfit as he or she receives damage. It can be done for realism, but often serves to titillate.
Someone who investigates unsolved crimes and other mysterious happenings, either for a living, as a hobby, or simply by chance.
A feature in games that allows you to see objects and objectives either completely or just more clearly than the game's regular vision allows.
A dodge move that also propels the character in some direction, like a standard jump would. This can be effective not only for evading attacks and repositioning during combat, but also to get past traps or simply to move through an area faster.
Downloadable Content adds new features and content to already-distributed video games via the Internet. Examples include new maps for FPS games, new songs for rhythm games, and new cars for racing games.
Water that has been exposed to electricity. Often functions as a puzzle the player must solve to proceed.
When the player's actions cause enemies to say specific lines of dialog, such as "He's here!" or "Who turned out the lights?"
The player character jumps on the back of an enemy during a battle to take control of them.
A digital distribution platform operated by Epic Games.
A 'Game Over' screen that turns out to be fake.
The last boss you face in a game, usually representing the final climax of the game.
A style of fast-paced melee combat in third person action-adventure games that is based off combos, chains and counters. Often involves using the environment to help subdue enemies.
A Game of the Year Edition is any video game that has been repackaged and advertised as having earned either one or many Game of the Year awards from any number of recognized publications or websites, often times with a discounted price and additional content.
Video games that are based on comic books, manga and graphic novels.
A characteristic present in game characters with a superior state of mind reflected in how they solve problems and their way of approaching situations.
The second annual Game of the Year awards from Giant Bomb.
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