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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 two-handed polearm consisting of an axe on a long shaft, good for defending against cavalry and infantry alike.
A hamburger is a hunk of ground beef served between two pieces of bun-configured bread. Hamburgers are often served with a variety of toppings and condiments. It is named for the region in which it was invented, not for the kind of meat (as is often mistakenly suggested).
An article of clothing that rests on top of one's head.
A Hawaiian Shirt best describes a person's character without any words. It speaks "I'm doing this because I have to, not because I want to."
A stylish and sometimes functional piece of headwear.
Health drinks restore energy by providing nourishment. Effects are usually fairly mild.
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.
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.
A traditional sword originating in Japan.
Used to open doors, or anything else that is locked. In any game where the player has an inventory, it's a safe bet that a key will appear at some point.
A knife is a commonly seen object in video games. Usually used for close quarters combat, or as a cutting tool.
A ladder is used to gain access to higher or lower ground. Also used as a weapon in most wrestling games.
This classic plumbing fixture-turned-weapon is a common standby for street fighters and serial-killer-hunting detectives everywhere.
Armor made from leather that is only slightly beneficial in defending the user.
A "lighter" is a portable object commonly seen in some video game series. For example: Resident Evil and Silent Hill, where the atmosphere is dark and terrifying.
A storage utility usually used for items. In video games however, they have a different use: hiding.
Machine guns, generally, are heavier weapons with a rapid rate of fire. To quote the Quake manual, they "eat ammo like popcorn."
Magazines for reading, not shooting; reading and looking.
A spring loaded box which holds ammunition for a firearm. Often referred to as a "clip" although this is not technically correct.
Uniforms worn by female cleaning staff. The concept of a maid uniform has also become popularly fetishized.
Phosphorus-tipped sticks, used to start fires.
A microphone is an object which picks up sound. Generally used for singing.
The delicious dairy drink that comes from mammals. Some games use it as a power up / health boost, while others use it as a resource. Substitutes can be comprised of rice, soy, and apparently, hemp.
A popular ice cream-based drink.
Flammable liquid in a glass container with a cloth wick. Light wick and throw.
Two-wheeled motor vehicle
A necklace is often a piece of jewelery that is worn around the neck.
A brightly lit indication of what lies within. Most neon signs are glass tubes containing electrically charged noble gases, to produce a variety of colors.
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