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Downloadable Content adds new features and content to already-distributed video games via the Internet. Examples include new maps for FPS games, new songs for rhythm games, and new cars for racing games.
Whether it's a section of a game, a mission prelude or just a scary premonition; dreams are a common occurrence within video games.
Any game that represents a society noticeably worse or less desirable compared to those in the present. This can relate to kinds of political and economic organisation, excessive human suffering, social problems caused by technology, or as a result of an apocalyptic event.
The 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 10-12.
The 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on July 15-17.
The 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on June 2-4.
Eidolons are summoned creatures commonly found in the Final Fantasy series. They have alternatively been called terms such as Summons, Espers, and Guardian Forces depending on the Final Fantasy universe in question.
When a song is played over the end-credits, often by a famous artist.
Content released frequently, every release contains a small portion of a whole story.
The 2nd stage after being spotted in the Metal Gear Series.
Experience Points are part of a character advancement system commonly found in RPGs. These points are generally gained by defeating an enemy or completing a task.
A powerful release of energy. This energy is usually expelled in all directions very quickly, typically giving off orange or red flames.
Games that can link up to Facebook for additional features.
Lifeforms beyond the understanding of mortals in Final Fantasy XIII. Some control Cocoon and protect humans from Pulse, the world below. Others shape the surface of Pulse.
Receiving damage or dying as a result of falling.
Some people will do anything for their families. They will fight, steal and kill to keep those close safe and alive.
This concept is for games where at least one of the main characters is female.
A fictional currency is one where the object being exchanged does not exist in the real world, such as Final Fantasy's Gil, or are not used for exchange in the real world, such as Fallout's bottlecaps.
The last boss you face in a game, usually representing the final climax of the game.
In games, fire can be an obstacle, a tool, a weapon, or a solution. Just don't play with it...unless you really want to.
The ability to create, shape, and control fire at will. This is a common and well known power in fiction, its appearance dating back to ancient literature.
Fireworks are a form of incendiary rocket designed to explode "gently" in bright colours and cause no damage, traditionally set off to mark festive or historic events.
A Flan is a gelatinous enemy that has appeared in almost every Main Final Fantasy title and spin-off. They are often affiliated with one of the four that appear in Final Fantasy.
Flashbacks take a player into a flashback sequence. Often playable, but not always.
Floating Islands are land masses (anywhere from island size to continental size) that float either by the use of magic or some other force.
Some games want to stand out on the retail shelf, and being shiny is one way to do that. Sometimes the foil is simply shiny and other times they stand out even more by being holographic.
Game Over originally appeared in pinball machines, and later, arcade machines. When players lose at a game, it is game over.
Gamescom 2009 was a video game convention that took place in Cologne, Germany from August 19 - August 23, 2009.
Garuda is a recurring enemy in the Final Fantasy series. It's A winged creature usually resembling a bird, but sometimes resembling an insect. Garuda was also a summon in FF XI.
Goblins are irritable, evil and mischievous creatures in folklore. They can range in size from halfling to average human size.
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