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Zones
A popular concept among MMOs, zones are how these massive games are divided up into manageable spaces.
Appears in 37 games
First appeared in EverQuest
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Raw Shock
Raw Shocks are monsters encountered in Silent Hill. They change appearance as the game progresses.
Appears in 1 games
First appeared in Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
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Wii Remote Speaker Phone Simulation
Wii games that use the speaker of the Wii-remote to emit phone conversations encouraging the player to hold the Wii remote as a telephone against their ear.
Appears in 11 games
First appeared in Red Steel
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Games Based on Movies Based on Books
Some games have a complicated history.
Appears in 55 games
First appeared in Conan
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Production Babies
Games nowadays take a long time to make and often they aren't the only things developing during the process. It has become common to list the babies that have been born during the development of any game.
Appears in 61 games
First appeared in Voodoo Vince
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Off-Road Racing
Games where racing takes place off-road; the terrain is usually rough and unwieldy.
Appears in 62 games
First appeared in The Driver
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Eye Scars
Scarring over the eye. Used by game developers to make a character appear more rugged and 'badass'.
Appears in 84 games
First appeared in Shining Force
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Demiurge
Demiurge is a term for a creator deity. It is a name most commonly applied to the Gnostic god Yaldabaoth, but is also to gods like Zeus and YHVH.
Appears in 3 games
First appeared in Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
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Biotics
Biotics is a technology in the Mass Effect universe that describes an individual's ability to manipulate dark energy fields. It is highly valuable in combat due to its various applications such as protective shields, telekinesis, and gravity manipulation.
Appears in 4 games
First appeared in Mass Effect
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Pulling
Pulling is a popular tactic in MMOs where one player skillfully separates one NPC from a group and "pulls" them back to their group/raid, who are stationed in a safe area.
Appears in 39 games
First appeared in Ultima Online
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Tracking
Tracking is a skill or ability used by classes such as Rangers which allows the player to quickly locate an NPC.
Appears in 34 games
First appeared in Star Cruiser
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Velociraptor
Velociraptors are dinosaurs that existed during the Cretaceous period around 70 million years ago. They became quite popular following the release of Jurassic Park.
Appears in 48 games
First appeared in Jurassic Park
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Archery
Archery is the practice of propelling arrows with use of a bow. Throughout history, archery skills have been used in both hunting and warfare. Today, it is also a sport and recreational activity.
Appears in 129 games
First appeared in Hyper Sports
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Monty Mole
A mole that is featured in the Mario franchise.
Appears in 43 games
First appeared in Electric Crayon 3.1: Super Mario Bros & Friends: When I Grow Up
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Adventure Game Studio
Adventure Game Studio (AGS) is a freeware tool that can be used to create Sierra and LucasArts-style adventure games.
Appears in 65 games
First appeared in Pleurghburg: Dark Ages
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Shaman
Shaman are mediums between the mortal and spiritual realms. In games, they are often priests with the ability to heal via magic and crafted potions.
Appears in 90 games
First appeared in Jungle King
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Shadow Knights
Shadow Knights are a hybrid of Warriors and Necromancers and are reknowned as the most evil and feared fighters in Norrath.
Appears in 30 games
First appeared in EverQuest
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Enchanters
Enchanters are spell casters that focus on the manipulation of the mind and deception.
Appears in 37 games
First appeared in Enchanter
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Uplay
Uplay is a service created by Ubisoft to provide an experience similar to the trophies/achievements offered by Sony and Microsoft respectively.
Appears in 52 games
First appeared in Anno 1602: Creation of a New World
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Six Degrees of Freedom
Games where players can move in any 3D direction: forward & backwards; up & down; and left & right. Descent is a well-known example of this type of movement. It is differentiated from standard FPS movement, which is considered to be four degrees (or five, including jumping and crouching.)
Appears in 40 games
First appeared in Gingahyōryū Vifam
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Health From Romance
In some games, health can be regenerated or bonus health acquired through romance of some kind, from flirting to kissing to sexual intercourse.
Appears in 19 games
First appeared in Danchi Tsuma no Yuwaku
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Really Unfortunate Game Name
When they don't *quite* think a game name through.
Appears in 33 games
First appeared in Naughty Boy
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Donkey
A beast of burden, known for it's kicks and hee-hawing.
Appears in 30 games
First appeared in Donkey
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Camel
Camels are often used as transport in order to easily traverse sandy environments.
Appears in 51 games
First appeared in Attack of the Mutant Camels
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Plus Plus
A social gaming network for iPhone created by iPhone game developer ngmoco, featuring friend lists, achievements/awards, leaderboards, facebook/twitter integration, and avatars.
Appears in 15 games
First appeared in Luxor
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Conjoined Twins
Conjoined twins are identical twins whose bodies are attached to each other in utero. This rare phenomenon is also commonly referred to as Siamese twins.
Appears in 9 games
First appeared in Sam & Max Hit the Road
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Monsters That Look Suspiciously Like Genitalia
People that make games are crazy, that's been evident since the 70s. Like a lot of crazy people they look at too much H.R Giger and realize that the human body is a truly disturbing thing.
Appears in 30 games
First appeared in R-Type
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Behemoth
The Behemoth is a biblical creature that is described as an immensely huge and powerful being. In video games, Behemoths appear as dangerous adversaries, most notably in the Final Fantasy and Heroes of Might & Magic games.
Appears in 37 games
First appeared in Final Fantasy II
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New York Yankees
The New York Yankees have won more championships than any team, in any sport, having won 27 World Series, most recently in 2009.
Appears in 35 games
First appeared in Major League Manager
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Argonauts
The Argonauts are a large force of armed warriors who accompany Jason on his quest to gain the Golden Fleece. Attacked by Sirens, Scylla herself, and other beasts, very few were left when they reached the island holding the Fleece.
Appears in 3 games
First appeared in God of War II
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Valve Anti-Cheat
Anti-Cheat technology made by Valve. Not just used in Source Games.
Appears in 74 games
First appeared in Team Fortress Classic
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Color Cartridges
Cartridges are typically one specific color for a particular console. But, on occasion, a game is released with a different color either for a limited edition, special occasion, or for marketing.
Appears in 40 games
First appeared in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
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Ninjape
A common type of enemy in Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat.
Appears in 1 games
First appeared in Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat
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Confirm Menu Choices
Games that ask the player whether they are sure about the decision that they have just made.
Appears in 336 games
First appeared in Dragon's Lair
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Klutz
A very clumsy person who is typically used for comedic relief. They are often seen dropping things, falling down, and ruining experiments.
Appears in 7 games
First appeared in Eric the Unready
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Retail Games with Steam Activation
Some games bought at physical stores and online retailers can be activated on Steam using its CD key. Some come with compulsory Steam activation, while for others it is optional.
Appears in 316 games
First appeared in Half-Life
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Smuggler
A person involved in the illegal transportation of goods.
Appears in 14 games
First appeared in Wing Commander: Privateer
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Tactician
Tacticians are those that focus their energies on formulating strategies to engage and overcome adversaries and obstacles.
Appears in 35 games
First appeared in Gun Fight
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Turn Undead
A spell or special ability which is used to either repel the undead or outright destroy them.
Appears in 24 games
First appeared in Might and Magic III: Isles of Terra
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Oddly-Shaped Cartridge
Game cartridges that are shaped differently from other ones for the same console. While they are more commonly associated with unlicensed games, there have been occasions where these were seen with official releases: mainly ones that incorporate special hardware.
Appears in 35 games
First appeared in Gauntlet
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Alchemist
A practitioner of alchemy; the brewing and making of substances with unusual properties.
Appears in 45 games
First appeared in Dark Lord
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Gravity Control
The ability to manipulate or control gravity in some way.
Appears in 44 games
First appeared in Strider
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The Circle of Magi
Many Circles of Magi exist in the world of Dragon Age. Throughout the continent of Thedas, any country under The Chantry of Light's power will feature a Circle. Mages are kept under lock and key for the duration of their lives.
Appears in 1 games
First appeared in Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening
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Darkspawn
The evil horde of twisted beings that, under the leadership of an Archdemon, threaten all of Thedas once every few hundred years, in the form of a Blight. They are essentially generic fantasy orcs, goblins, and trolls, lumped together as one race and given different names.
Appears in 4 games
First appeared in Dragon Age Journeys
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