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Usually refers to the end of the world.
AI Bots are computer-controlled game characters that substitute for characters that are otherwise typically played by a human, and are most commonly found in multiplayer games.
Chemical weapons are weapons who use chemical products to obtain various detrimental effects.
The act of building something. Using resources to build units, buidlings, structures of any kind.
Either a force of over arching evil or a parody of the real world. The corporation is a common concept found in Video Games.
Customization in games that allow users to change various parts of their equipment or moves to fit their gaming style.
Environments cycle between day and night, often with effects on other aspects of the game.
In most shooters missiles are indestructible, but there is games where they can be destroyed by projectiles
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.
The 2005 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 18-20.
We all know that explosions will get you to buy a game. This is why you want stuff blowing up on your game cover!
A staple in both the real-time and turn-based strategy genres, Fog of War simulates the unknowns of the battlefield by covering areas of the map, to be progressively revealed by the player.
A digital distribution platform that focuses on providing DRM-free computer games, both old and new.
The ability for the player to become unseen, from basic camouflage to fully vanishing from sight.
Genetically evolved humans, animals or aliens.
Regenerating ammo indicates that rapid fire will result in ammo running out temporarlily, rather than permenantly. If the player stops firing the ammo stock will begin to increase, usually stopping once a certain number is reached.
The act of acquiring resources for the purpose of building structures and/or unit construction. Resource gathering is a staple of the RTS (Real Time Strategy) genre.
When you have a weapon that has a single shot, full auto modes, or even shotguns with semi and pump modes
Souls are the spiritual essence of living things.
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.
A superweapon is a structure or character with amazing powers and amazing costs. This weapon can turn the battle to its owner's side single-handedly, but is usually the most expensive and time consuming to construct.
The player character is seen at a distance from a number of different possible perspective angles. There is generally a movable camera but it can also be in a fixed position. It most commonly refers to a viewpoint behind the player character.
A mod is a user-created patch that alters any part of a game, or adds new content to it. At the extreme, "total conversion" mods can change the game so much that an entirely new experience is created.
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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