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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.
In video games, breaking the fourth wall occurs when a game becomes aware of its nature as a game, or when a character directly acknowledges the player.
Games are sometimes divided by chapters, sections, acts, etc.
Christianity is a religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus. It is also the largest religion in the world.
Games that ask the player whether they are sure about the decision that they have just made.
Some games just won't settle for laughs. Some games make you want to cringe as you're busting a gut.
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.
When a character in a video game must explore their own psyche to progress through the game. Although this can be metaphorical, more often than not, the character does so literally.
GamersGate is a client-free digital distribution service.
A feature in some games on the GOG.com service. Unlocked only while using the GOG Galaxy client.
A digital distribution platform that focuses on providing DRM-free computer games, both old and new.
Hypnosis is a trance-like mental state that can be achieved with a number of different techniques.
A gameplay mechanic allowing players to store their items and freely carry them around.
Women of a religious order who commit themselves to a life style dedicated to their respective gods.
Point and click is an interface featured in a specific kind of adventure game, where players click on objects and characters to interact with them.
Puzzles may need to be solved before the player can progress to the next section of the game. Often it may not be clear to players exactly what the puzzle is, or whether the an in-game items needs to be attained before it is even possible to solve it.
Quick Time Events show up in all sorts of games as an attempt to make cutscenes interactive. Press the buttons displayed on-screen before time runs out, or else.
In-game jokes or Easter eggs involving references to characters or events from earlier in a game or the game's series.
Games with characters that sing.
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.
Steam Cloud is a built in feature in some Steam games, it synchronizes game saves, settings and other data to the internet for access from any computer that has Steam installed.
Steam Trading Cards is a built in feature in the Steam client. It lets users collect cards from certain games and trade them and receive rewards for complete sets.
The act of taking one's own life.
Turn-based games divide game actions into distinct parts, called turns. This gives the player time to strategically choose actions as the battle or events unfold.
You don't know how to play our game, so we'll teach you how.
Characters whose purpose is to convey information that is directly or indirectly aimed at the player.
A commercial engine for creating adventure games such as Deponia.
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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