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Artificial life-forms ("robots") specifically designed to mimic the appearance of human beings. Although this is a male-specific term, with female-looking machines actually being "gynoids", the term "android" is generally used universally in video games.
Anime Fighter is the theme genre of Fighting Games. Either regular FGs (i.e Guilty Gear and BlazBlue) or anime licensed fighting games (i.e Dragon Ball, JoJo, One Piece) that had fast-paced action, put in emphasis on offense over defense and different fighting systems.
Charging is the action of pressing & holding down a button or particular direction on the controller. Its purpose is to build up a powerful blast or burst of energy to take out an opponent or cause critical damage.
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.
Some people will do anything for their families. They will fight, steal and kill to keep those close safe and alive.
When two or more elements become one and form something new.
Video games that are based on comic books, manga and graphic novels.
Greatest hits is a general term for re-releases of games which have sold a certain number of copies, as part of a program managed by the console manufacturer.
A living being who is the product of the reproductive mating of two different species.
Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
The Kamehameha or "Turtle Wave of Destruction" is the signature attack of the Dragon Ball franchise seen most often performed by Goku.
Known as Chi in Chinese and Ki in Japanese, it is spiritual energy which cultivates itself through training and meditation. In experienced hands, it becomes a form of visible energy which can heal, destroy, or do many other tasks, determined by the amount of Ki and the user's overall ability to manipulate it.
In some action oriented videogames, the player is able to launch enemies into the air, and can sometimes proceed with follow-up attacks.
These games are based off of established licenses, such as movies, comics, or TV shows. Examples are the James Bond 007 and Spider-Man franchises.
Martial arts are a popular set of skills that many video game characters possess. Martial arts are the cornerstone of any fighting game, and have influenced many platforming and adventure games.
Namekians (Namek-seijin) are an alien race in the DragonBall universe.
Who needs 2D when we've got 3D? 3D, or 3 dimensions, is what we're used to seeing in almost every game these days, letting us do all sorts of awesome stuff like run in circles!
Often appearing in role-playing games, the reluctant hero starts out not wanting to fight, but ends up getting drawn into the conflict nonetheless. If not forced into it against their will, they are often motivated by love, honor, or a sense of righteousness.
In the Dragon Ball Z franchise, the Saiyans (also known as Saiya-Jins) are a warrior race from the Planet Vegeta.
Common concept in 3D fighting games that allows you to side step around your opponent avoiding his attacks.
The Demon Clan Namekian's signature attack in DragonBall Z, mostly associated with Piccolo.
A large ki projectile in the DragonBall series. Created by King Kai and utilized most often by Goku.
A special combo-move in fighting games that is executable after building a meter throughout the match (or round).
Commonly found in fighting games, a super meter increases when either a character takes or gives damage (depending on the game). There are many variations on the super meter, depending on the franchise or game.
Super Speed is the ability for a character to travel at speeds normally unattainable by regular humans. Super speed can be a stock super power by characters such as the Flash & Sonic the Hedgehog, or a technologically enhanced ability like Nomad in Crysis.
Strength beyond normal human bounds, i.e. lifting cars, bending metals, shattering a street with one's fist.
The ability to move from one area to another instantaneously - typically through some sort of special power or device.
A transformation is a different stage or form for something. Usually an upgrade.
Just as heroes sometimes fall from grace, occasionally someone who works for the forces of evil will turn their life around and become a good guy.
Voice Acting is the art of providing voices for characters in games, television shows, films, radio programs, and other forms of media.
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