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Games that feature characters that are known for a highly distinctive and unusual manner of speech.
A bullet pattern is a top-down or side-view barrage of bullets, in a repeating pattern, that the player must dodge (or in some cases the player must hit the bullets).
The NHL team formerly known as the Atlanta Thrashers relocated to Manitoba in 2011. The name is homage to the original Winnipeg Jets who were relocated as the Phoenix Coyotes in 1996.
Originally the Hartford Whalers, coming over to the NHL from the old World Hockey Association.
Hidden Objects is a gameplay mechanic in which the player must find specific items within a static scene.
Gambler are a type of trainer that like to roll the dice! Their name was later changed to gamer, than again changed to PI.
A common fish in both freshwater and saltwater. There are about 20 different types of trout.
A sport often played on the beach that involves players hitting a ball over a net to land it on the opponent's zone.
A form of repeatable side quest, the character gets a job that he usually reports to at a set time. This could be doing deliveries for a shop, making cakes, operating a forklift, or collecting coconuts.
The Black Market is a concept wherein players may buy or sell items through alternative means. This is often a way to make more money but can often land the player into trouble.
A computer sub-system which automatically guides your vessel.
Games with vehicles that can be controlled. This applies to games that AREN'T focused on just driving, but just happen to have a vehicle segment or the ability to pilot one.
Modifications can include, but are not exclusive to, upgrades. Modifications can be superficial changes such as color.
The act of repairing damaged items or weapons.
All militaries have some kind of uniform.
A cutscene that is viewed through the eyes of the protagonist or some other character. POV stands for "point of view".
Radar is a player assist device included in the Heads Up Display of many games that represents the player's surroundings and the positions of objects, vehicles and enemies.
A ship or object travels faster than the speed of light to reach distant locations. An example is the Mass Relay system in Mass Effect.
The concept of establishing colonies and/or maintaining them either as resource nodes (as in civilization) or as part of the general game concept (Anno series, Colonization)
Bouncers are large infantry units who served faithfully under General Lionwhyte until they were fired for their incompetence. Unsure what to do without someone giving them orders (thanks to their remarkable stupidity) they were hired by the Ironheade faction. In combat they utilize their enormous fists with great efficiency.
Tracking is a skill or ability used by classes such as Rangers which allows the player to quickly locate an NPC.
A patrol is a common concept in many games in which a computer-controlled character moves back and forth along a set path repeatedly.
Using a 2D sprite that always faces the camera within a polygonal 3D environment to fake a 3D effect.
Sometimes a character will come up on your HUD to tell you an important piece of information. This usually consists of voice acting, occasionally Full Motion Video, and is pretty useful when you need to learn about things like doing barrel rolls.
Battle becomes something new entirely when there's no up or down.
A person who captures or kills fugitives for money.
Games that feature an unexpected change to the core gameplay (not just a minigame).
Myths, religions, and folklore from Japan. The two main religions of Japan have traditionally been Shintōism and Buddhism, although like most nations, there is much further complexity. A great deal of legends and figures from neighboring countries were also adapted for Japan.
Some non-dedicated platforms have games built into them so it can be enjoyed despite owning any games. Prior to any form of OS for platforms, the built-in games were accessed only when no game was inserted or required previous knowledge of a 'hidden' button presses. Later platforms the built-in games could be accessed through an onscreen menu.
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