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Achievements are extra challenges added into video games that sometimes carry a point value or unlock bonus material, and are sometimes solely for bragging rights.
The game automatically saves for you when you reach certain points. Implemented in order to reduce frustration for forgetful savers.
Trading systems allow players to trade items, money and other objects between each other.
These games let players see the credits without needing to play the game first.
Currency has all forms in video games. It is used to buy characters, vehicles, weapons, and more.
A non-interactive sequence within a game most often used for plot advancement.
The concept of purchasing media and having it delivered over the internet. No physical representation of this content is given, and although the content resides on the user's hard drive they are typically granted a license to the product, rather than ownership of it.
Digital distribution method for PC games. Direct2Drive is maintained and owned by Gamefly Digital Inc.
The accent of someone traditionally from England. Not to be confused with Welsh or Scottish, which are totally different despite being sometimes referred to as simply "British" accent.
Missions during which players are tasked with protecting a non-playable character or object from harm until a certain goal is met.
A ship or object travels faster than the speed of light to reach distant locations. An example is the Mass Relay system in Mass Effect.
It's not just for airplanes anymore: Game mascots and MMO players alike have taken to the skies. Players can use flight to quickly navigate large levels, find hidden items, or take opponents down.
An Xbox 360 and Games for Windows Live feature that lets you purchase and download full Xbox, Xbox 360, and PC games through the Live Marketplace.
A digital distribution platform that focuses on providing DRM-free computer games, both old and new.
Health is a value that gauges how much damage players can take in a game before they die or pass out. Also known as life in some games. Health is usually represented by a bar or a percentage instead of an exact amount. Found in most non sport games
Known sometimes as jump gates, hyperspace gates, star gates, these structures are like Satellites that use wormhole technology to propel ships either simultaneously to another sector in space or greatly cuts down the travel time. Though they can be human made, they often have been created hundreds or thousands of years before humanity travels the stars, by an ancient race that often are extinct.
For games that feature a mission briefing before gameplay.
OnLive was a cloud gaming service offering video game streaming through a user's computer, smartphone, or TV.
Radar is a player assist device included in the Heads Up Display of many games that represents the player's surroundings and the positions of objects, vehicles and enemies.
A broad spectrum of games can be described as remakes, from straightforward graphical overhauls to extensive revision of gameplay and story elements. In the most basic sense, a remake keeps the original's core gameplay and plot but makes significant changes to peripheral aspects.
Game mechanics traditionally found in role-playing games that are incorporated into a non-RPG title.
Quests that aren't necessary for game completion. They typically offer side-stories or specific rewards.
Space is usually empty, but sometimes it's filled with virtual death machines.
Like pirates, only spacier. Frequent antagonists in sci-fi games, especially the Metroid series.
A digital distribution service owned by Valve Corporation. Originally created to distribute Valve's own games, Steam has since become the de facto standard for digital distribution of PC games.
The option to display dialog and other information with text on screen.
Dragging a line of deadly monsters to a zone line or safe area in order to escape the penalties associated with death.
The ability, through purchasing, winning, unlocking, or other means, to change your vehicle (usually for the better). Changes can be alterations to original vehicle or a completely new vehicle.
A waypoint is a reference point used for navigation purposes by in-game characters. Most commonly used in strategy games and squad based games.
Xfire is a downloadable instant messenger client and Digital Download Store for Windows. It is targeted at gamers and has many features related to gaming.
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