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Law is a rule or a system of rules, usually enforced through a set of institutions, applied to govern a group.
Sometimes, a key just won't cut it. When you really need to get through a locked door or open a sealed chest, you need a certified master of unlocking, complete with a lock-pick.
Los Muertos are a Central American cartel featured in Crackdown.
A motorcycle gang in Liberty City. They are the rivals of the Angels of Death.
Murder is the act of ending the life of another living thing against its will without the sanction of a higher governmental authority, such as the casualties that result from acts of war. It is generally intentional, at least in a legal meaning, but not necessarily.
Criminals banded together with a common goal in mind. Can range from a band of thugs to the Mafia.
Pedophilia is a sexual attraction towards prepubescent children. An attraction to adolescent youth is known as Ephebophilia.
Police are paid protectors who enforce the law through legal use of force. They are supposed to help ensure public safety and social order. Their motto is to protect and to serve.
The police chase consists of the police chasing someone; usually by car. Sometimes the player plays as the guy getting chased and sometimes as the police.
The political thriller is a story, often action-oriented, that tends to revolve around two or more nations struggling to gain power. Outcomes are usually found through military confrontations, covert wars, and back alley negotiating.
Prostitution is the exchange of money, drugs, favours, or other incentives for the performance of sexual acts.
The act of holding an item or person against their will in exchange for financial or material payment.
The act of forcing someone to engage in sexual activity against her or his will. Generally considered one of the worst things one human being can do to another.
When many disgruntled people choose to go haywire on the system. Usually involves torches and pitchforks.
Roadblocks are used to prevent the transit in that road. They're used in videogames either to prevent the player to go in that direction or as a challenge the player must overcome.
Larceny by threat of violence. In video games you either plan and executes such robberies, or your job is to prevent them.
The Shai-Gen Corporation is a mysterious corporate entity featured in Crackdown.
The shell game is a short-con "gambling game" used by confidence tricksters. It requires three shells (or similar) and a small ball. The shell game can also be played fair, without cheating.
A person involved in the illegal transportation of goods.
Elite and specially trained/equipped military troops and law enforcement tasked with carrying out specific and dangerous/sensitive objectives beyond the remit of regular military personnel. Many games feature special forces operators or units as protagonists or enemies.
Illegal auto racing taking place on public roads.
When someone uses an illegal loophole to avoid paying for income tax.
Games set in, or focused primarily around, the years between 1920 and 1929.
Games set in, or focused primarily around, the years between 1930 and 1939.
Cell is a resistance group consisting of surviving citizens of Pacific City.
The American Mafia which originated in Sicily and took root in Eastern America around the 20th century. It is also known as Cosa Nostra meaning "Our Thing". The explosion of Mafia activities and power in America happened in 1920's and their power lasted well into the 1970's and 1980's.
An organized crime syndicate often consisting of members with shared ethnic backgrounds or cultural beliefs.
Chinese organized crime group.
The yakuza are Japanese organized crime syndicates. Members are often identified by their elaborate tattoos.
Many games that feature a theft mechanic also include a some form of risk or punishment. Other games just let players steal things as if it's a perfectly normal thing to do.
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