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An airplane is a heavier-than-air craft whose lift is generated by airflow over the wings creating a strong pressure difference. In video games, airplanes are used for travel and as a type of weaponry.
An arcade cabinet (also known as an arcade machine) is popular among clubs, theme parks, shopping malls and even in some homes. It is a form of entertainment to the owner or guests playing it; the machine usually requires coins to be inserted, in order to play.
A bladed throwing weapon used by Batman to subdue criminals or blow out tires. Despite being named after boomerangs, they are essentially a bat-stylized shuriken or ninja star. The Batman: Arkham Asylum collector's edition includes an actual 12'' recreation of the weapon.
The name given to a series of heavily-fortified, souped-up street vehicles used by Batman in his unending war on crime.
An airplane in the GTA series, it is slow and forgiving, though useless for aerobatics.
A watercraft designed to travel on top of bodies of water. A favored tool of pirates and criminals.
A bomb is an explosive device.
A weapon or tool that can be thrown and then returned to the user.
A weapon of The Joker's; emits deadly gas or acid.
Bulldozers provide great cover from fire, and thumbs up to fun factor while running people over. Usually comes in yellow.
Also known as a cloak. Commonly worn by superheroes, the cape is a very popular object. In certain games, capes can be used to give players the power of flight or invisibility.
Cars go places. Hopefully fast.
Coins have long been used in video games as both a form of currency and as a means of accruing points.
A computer is a common object in video games. They can be used for many purposes; to trigger objects - such as a lift or a bomb, gather information, or even to play games.
A machine used for the lifting and moving of heavy objects.
Rifle-like thrower of bolts/arrows. Not to be confused with a bowcaster.
Chicken fried in batter, and often seasoned. Usually used in games to recover health.
Framed pieces of glass or plastic that are worn in front of the eyes and on the bridge of the nose usually to correct vision or as identity statement.
A grapple is a device, usually thrown or shot, that allows a game character to 'hook' onto objects within the game, with the purpose of climbing or scaling.
A grenade is an explosive device traditionally thrown by hand, but may also be propelled by a rifle or launcher.
Considered one of the most frequent and controversial implements of destruction in video games and real life, guns are devices that fire projectiles with explosive force.
A blunt tool used to hit things, whatever those things may be... a nail, a person.
Glide through the air, sans power.
Helicopters are flying vehicles, typically with a single large main rotor to maintain lift with a tail rotor to counter rotation induced by this main rotor. They are useful in air to ground combat as well as for quickly inserting and recovering infantry close to the front line.
Whether it's worn for protection or style, helmets appear in various game genres.
A well known weapon in the Metroid series that allows you to hit enemies as well as freeze them. Ever since, it has been recreated in most notably the Pokemon series.
Ice Cream is a common cold dessert, usually made with milk/cream, a flavoring agent, and sugar, chilled until solid. Not to be confused with frozen custard, frozen yogurt, sorbet or gelato.
An Ice Cream Truck (or Ice Cream Van in British English) is a mobile ice cream parlour, typically employing musical chimes to attract customers and painted with gaudy images of frozen treats and/or unlicensed Disney characters.
A weapon of The Joker's; electrocutes.
A traditional sword originating in Japan.
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