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Game » consists of 4 releases. Released Oct 23, 2012
Sometimes, things are just meant to happen the way they do. Usually triggered by a timer, or by the player crossing a checkpoint.
Most achievement systems allow developers to hide certain achievements, obscuring details about them until a player has earned the achievement.
Enemies that hide behind shields.
The phenomenon of time, or at least a character's perception of it, moving more slowly. Bullet time is an enhanced version of slow-mo.
A cloud of fine particles.
Any person that is in an Army.
The Special Air Service became the model for the modern special forces of any country during WWII.
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.
Using stealth often requires the player to accomplish their objective without being detected by enemies. Methods of detection can vary from game to game, and can be based on an enemy's line of sight, how quiet the player is, or even how the player interacts with the environment.
Stealth kills are special kills in video games that usually occur when the AI is not aware of the threat of the player.
The option to display dialog and other information with text on screen.
Terrorists can be found terrorizing people all over the world of video games. While there is no consensus on how to define the term "terrorism", terrorists are generally considered to be people who express their ideals through violence.
It's the designer's go-to guy. If they want to steer a player in a given direction they'll lock an in game door and force the player to find a way to either unlock it or find an alternate route.
Highly trained milltary soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afganistan. They are only known by their call-signs.
The Tokyo Game Show 2012 took place in the Makuhari Messes from the 20th-23rd of September. The show's theme was 'Spreading Smiles Through Games'.
You don't know how to play our game, so we'll teach you how.
The naval arm of the United States armed forces.
Extra objects, characters, or content in a game that can only be accessed after completing a certain task such as completing the game, or by using cheat codes.
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.
A visual obstruction is an extra layer added to the player's viewpoint. Most common in first person games to add to the notion that you are looking through a character's eyes. Obstructions include blood, water and ice crystals.
The ability to communicate via voice.
A waypoint is a reference point used for navigation purposes by in-game characters. Most commonly used in strategy games and squad based games.
Xbox Live is Microsoft's online gaming service.
Pressing a button to zoom-in. For example: in a flight combat game or a shooter without iron sights.
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