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Heartless are creatures from Kingdom Hearts that lack Hearts.
These furry creatures created a pact with humans to sell us important medical supplies and deadly weaponry miles away from any shops. Where do they keep all of this stuff?
A magician who specializes in the arcane arts of summoning. Conjurers are able to call forth otherworldly beasts and guardians to their aid.
An event that drove the events of the Dark Seeker Saga.
A rare case were a spin-off takes place during the series' timeline.
Therapy is treatment for people with either psychological or psychiatric problems who seek help.
Story-driven games where the protagonist is diegetically you, the real-world player, manipulating faraway real-world events through the not-actually-a-video game you're playing. Employed in Assassin's Creed: Unity, Dance Central 3, Save The Date!, and several CD-I games.
Down syndrome (DS or DNS) or Down's syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.
Any game that represents a society noticeably worse or less desirable compared to those in the present. This can relate to kinds of political and economic organisation, excessive human suffering, social problems caused by technology, or as a result of an apocalyptic event.
Dwarves are a short, stout race that appear in any number of fantasy games and stories. They are almost always depicted as short with bushy beards similar to vikings. They can also be identified by their love for ale and gold. Other common trends for Fantasy Dwarves include being proud warriors, favoring axes as their weapon of choice, and being gruff sticklers for tradition and honor.
Video games developed in Japan but based on Western IPs.
Usually seen in 3D platformers, these games ask you to collect certain objects to open up additional levels.
A game created for the female demographic which puts the player in control of a female protagonist who tries to win the hearts of attractive men. Also called GxB (Girl x Boy) games by some Western fans.
Baxter Stockman's Rat Killing Machines
The Kraang are a species of inter-dimensional alien based on the Utroms and Krang from previous TMNT incarnations.
The sixth annual Game of the Year awards from Giant Bomb.
Your current position shows you what place you're in during racing games, events and more!
Any projectile that bounces off a surface upon impact.
GGPO (Good Game Peace Out) is an open source middleware designed to minimize lag when playing online fighting games.
This platforming-inspired sub-genre of fighting games often includes varied stage designs, the use of items and a lighter emphasis on damage-based KOs. Four or more players may join the mayhem though party-oriented elements may also be toggleable.
Various games contains a level, stage, or world centered around candy.
Unit Formations are pre-set ways of laying out a group(s) of units in strategy games.
Whether it be cigarettes, cigars or pipes, tobacco or otherwise, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you - and that it makes you look undeniably cool.
A box, chest, or similar reward beckons you to come near, but it is actually an enemy in disguise. Sometimes can be difficult to differentiate from a real treasure chest.
Molyjam is a Game Jam based on the ideas tweeted by parody character Peter Molydeux. The tagline of the event was the play on words "What would Molydeux?".
The roach is a notoriously indestructible insect found in many societies. It is also found in video games.
A law-enforcement officer with responsibility for a county.
Griffons are a mix between lions and eagles. They soar high in the mountaintops in many fantasy worlds. Griffons are found in both wild and tame varieties. Intrepid explorers have often met a sticky end whilst trying to steal Griffon eggs so that they can train the young Griffons as mounts.
A notable time delay which ignores the character/player state (like having enough mana) and prevents an ability or action from being done. This concept is common in MMORPGs, but does occur in other genres.
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