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Twin Stick Control
A method of controlling a vehicle or character via a pair of identical sticks. The control resembles that of a tank.
Appears in 93 games
First appeared in Gun Fight
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Luck
Luck plays an integral part in some role-playing games. Good fortune can greatly increase your chance of finding better loot, scoring critical hits, etc.
Appears in 42 games
First appeared in Bard's Tale
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Ironheade
The heavy metal faction in the Brütal Legend universe. It is led by protagonist Eddie Riggs.
Appears in 1 games
First appeared in Brütal Legend
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Skag
Skags are vicious, dog-like creatures found in Borderlands. Skags will attack anything that isn't another skag on sight, tearing into them with razor-sharp claws and teeth, and their ability to jump surprising distances for facial attacks. Some have even developed the ability to spit wads of corrosive acid at prey.
Appears in 5 games
First appeared in Borderlands
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Snail
Snails are molluscs that leave a trail of mucus. Slugs are snails without the shell.
Appears in 60 games
First appeared in Snail Against Squirrel
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Bankai
Ban-Kai is a zanpakutou's final form. It means "Full Release'"
Appears in 6 games
First appeared in Bleach: Shattered Blade
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Barghest
Barghest is a legendary, monstrous dog that makes an appearance in several RPGs.
Appears in 3 games
First appeared in The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar
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Armored Hound
An armored hound is a heavily armored, dog-like creature. They are generally mutated, either on purpose or by accident.
Appears in 1 games
First appeared in The Witcher
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Archespore
A plant-like creature in The Witcher which usually appears in spots where a serious crime has been committed.
Appears in 1 games
First appeared in The Witcher
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Gigas
Gigas are moon-crystal-powered super-weapons made by the leaders of all the ancient civilizations to be used against one another. They were eventually contained, but are individually released throughout the plot of Skies of Arcadia as bosses.
Appears in 3 games
First appeared in Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible III
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Unskippable Tutorial Sequence
Tutorial sequences that must be played through in order to progress to the main game.
Appears in 35 games
First appeared in Magic Pengel: The Quest for Color
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Game Over Directly to Title Screen
These are games that dump you directly to the title screen after you get Game Over screen.
Appears in 51 games
First appeared in Super Mario Bros.
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Poverty
A lack of basic needs like clothes, clean water, shelter, and food.
Appears in 58 games
First appeared in Cosmology of Kyoto
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Kobolds
Kobolds are anthropomorphic dogs/reptilians of short stature that dwell in forests and caves. In fantasy RPGs, they typically wield primitive weapons and command limited shamanistic magic. The term "kobold" has also been used in reference to other types of creatures including lizardmen, spirits, or simply humanoids with various skin tones.
Appears in 52 games
First appeared in Bard's Tale
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Task Force 141
Task Force 141 is the team you will be a part of in Modern Warfare 2 and is led by Capt. "Soap" MacTavish.
First appeared in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
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Frogloks
Frogloks are a race of frog-like people in the EverQuest series. They are devout believers in honor and valor. Despite their good nature, they are often the target of adventurers both good and evil. They became a playable race with the release of The Legacy of Ykesha.
Appears in 25 games
First appeared in EverQuest
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Vah Shir
The Vah Shir are noble race of cat people in the EverQuest series.
Appears in 15 games
First appeared in EverQuest: The Shadows of Luclin
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Iksar
Iksar are a reptilian race in the EverQuest series. They are the most evil of all the races and are hated by even the Dark Elves, Ogres, and Trolls. In the original EverQuest, Iksar are the only race other than Humans who can become monks.
Appears in 29 games
First appeared in EverQuest: The Ruins of Kunark
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Wood Elves
Wood Elves are a common race in the fantasy genre. Their affinity to nature leads many to the path of druids or rangers.
Appears in 45 games
First appeared in Dungeon Magic
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High Elves
High Elves is a race in the fantasy genre. They are all good-natured, but are often considered rude or prudish by other races. High Elves are highly intelligent, but also wise, making them great magic users of all types.
Appears in 45 games
First appeared in The Elder Scrolls: Arena
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Half Elves
A Half Elf is the offspring of a human and an elf. In many cases, they are discriminated against by both humans and elves, which guides them to a nomadic life as bards, druids, or rangers.
Appears in 53 games
First appeared in Moria
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Erudites
Erudites are a race in the EverQuest series. As humans evolved from barbarians, Erudites believe they are the next evolutionary step. Erudites are the most intelligent race of people in the world of Norrath.
Appears in 30 games
First appeared in EverQuest
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Barbarians
Barbarians in games are often known for their brute strength, large size compared to normal humans, appetite for meat and ale, general crudeness, and prowess in melee combat.
Appears in 117 games
First appeared in The Caverns of Freitag
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Meditation
Meditating is often used as a means to regenerate mana faster.
Appears in 25 games
First appeared in EarthBound
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Xatu
A Pokemon first found in Johto. it evolves from Natu.
Appears in 25 games
First appeared in Pokémon Gold/Silver
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Cleffa
A Baby Pokemon first found in Johto. It evolves into Clefairy.
Appears in 23 games
First appeared in Pokémon Gold/Silver
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Igglybuff
A Pokemon first found in Johto.
Appears in 30 games
First appeared in Pokémon Gold/Silver
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Ariados
A Pokémon first found in Johto. It evolves from Spinarak.
Appears in 27 games
First appeared in Pokémon Gold/Silver
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Spinarak
A Bug-Poison type spider Pokémon which is first found in the Johto region.
Appears in 26 games
First appeared in Pokémon Gold/Silver
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Lairon
A Pokemon first found in Hoenn. It evolves into Aggron.
Appears in 25 games
First appeared in Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire
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Dry Bones
Dry Bones are skeletal Koopa Troopas that have been reanimated through magical means. Their ability to reform after being knocked apart can make them quite troublesome.
Appears in 52 games
First appeared in Super Mario Bros. 3
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Armadillo
An insectivore burrowing nocturnal mammal covered with thick plates.
Appears in 19 games
First appeared in Armadillo
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Crocodilians
An order of large reptiles that encompases the Alligator, Gharial, Caiman and Crocodile families. While dangerous on land, they're pure killing machines in the wet element.
Appears in 69 games
First appeared in Pitfall!
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Air Element
Abilities related to winds , storms, lightings and else. When it uses abilities directly related to air/electricity(for example: Mages or Dragons) it's related to this concept.
Appears in 13 games
First appeared in Captain Planet and the Planeteers
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Earth Element
Certain abilities are often associated by Elements, like magic. Any kind of magician or creature(ie. Dragon) that uses Earth-related spells or abilties falls under this cathegory.
Appears in 14 games
First appeared in Captain Planet and the Planeteers
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Water Element
Describes magicians using the element of ice. It's also valid for beings distinguished by elements, like dragons.
Appears in 24 games
First appeared in Captain Planet and the Planeteers
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Fire Element
Fire element means using magic or an ability associated with fire the most of the time. If any kind of magician uses fire-related spells this concept applies to it.
Appears in 31 games
First appeared in Captain Planet and the Planeteers
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Looper
Loopers are recurring enemies in Skies of Arcadia. They come in different colors, representing a certain element, and are known to dodge most attacks and flee from battle.
Appears in 2 games
First appeared in Skies of Arcadia
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Aron
A Pokemon first found in Hoenn. It evolves into Lairon.
Appears in 27 games
First appeared in Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire
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Bungee Jumping
To jump from a great height with a long elastic cord attached to the ankles.
Appears in 7 games
First appeared in Sam & Max Hit the Road
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Train to Zone
Dragging a line of deadly monsters to a zone line or safe area in order to escape the penalties associated with death.
Appears in 46 games
First appeared in Xanadu: Dragon Slayer II
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Sexy Librarian
A look implying an authoritative, smart, good looking woman that always includes glasses. The combination of these characteristics may appeal to certain men or women, and is a popular sexual fantasy.
Appears in 5 games
First appeared in Final Fantasy VIII
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Shy Guy
Shy Guys are masked hoodlums of the Mushroom Universe.
Appears in 86 games
First appeared in Yume Kojo: Doki Doki Panic
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Append Disc
Append Discs are used by swapping it with the main disc of the game. Append discs were mainly used by early Japanese rhythm games.
Appears in 4 games
First appeared in beatmania APPEND 3rdMIX
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