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A glitch is an action performed within the bounds of a game engine that was not intended by the game's developers. Glitches are often performed by the player, though they can also occur independently.
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.
Games in which players are guided through the game by characters via radio communication. Extremely popular narrative device and game mechanic in the current generation of video games.
When stuff that always used to work suddenly break down when you need it the most and you either have to fix it or find another way around.
The ability of a player to interact with items or geometry in the game world, whether for story or gameplay reasons or simply for immersion.
A method of attempting to scare the player by the sudden unexpected occurrence of an event - often accompanied by some sort of audio sting.
When the title of the game does not appear immediately at the beginning of the game, but rather after the first mission or prologue.
A graphical effect used in video games where an object blocks light and around the edges of the object the light is significantly brighter than normal.
This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
Somebody wrote or drew a message on the wall, maybe it was in blood, maybe they had a marker handy; but now here you are, reading it.
Moose are members of the deer family and are known for their large antlers. They cannot walk on two feet or pull rabbits out of hats.
A post processing effect that blurs and streaks the entire frame. Loosely based on the behavior of real-world optics.
Multiple endings is a term used to describe different outcomes or conclusions to a game based on the previous actions of the player.
The eleventh PAX Prime took place August 29-September 1, 2014 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington.
The thirteenth PAX West (formerly known as PAX Prime) took place September 2-5, 2016 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington.
The fourteenth PAX West took place September 1-4, 2017 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington.
The fifteenth PAX West took place August 31-September 3, 2018 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington.
Some games include pets you can either ride on, battle with, or simply enjoy spending time with.
Whether it's taking pictures of things for points or as part of a journal, photography is playing an ever increasing role in many of today's video games.
Anything that can be picked up and used temporarly. Basically any item that is optional but can be used to an advantage.
The second annual PlayStation Experience took place December 5-6, 2015 at Moscone West in San Francisco, California.
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!
Referencing a TV show, celebrity, song, trend, historical event, etc. is one of the easiest ways to get a laugh. This can be either a throw-away gag, like the name of an achievement, or the main subject of the game.
Games nowadays take a long time to make and often they aren't the only things developing during the process. It has become common to list the babies that have been born during the development of any game.
Swearing, cursing, call it what you want. It is an expression of anger or frustration, in most cases.
Select games may have enhanced visuals, frame rate, or increases in resolution. 'PS4 Pro Enhanced' features vary by game.
The raccoon is a medium-sized mammal native to North America.
Games that allow save file data to be transferred from one save slot to another.
Games whose titles consist of a single word.
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