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Game » consists of 21 releases. Released Jun 12, 2008
Game mechanics traditionally found in role-playing games that are incorporated into a non-RPG title.
The idea of deriving a feeling of pleasure through inflicting pain or suffering on another living being.
Many games feature a story which involves saving the world and its inhabitants, often single handedly.
Humor which relates to feces, urine, or flatulence; also known as toilet humor.
Often found in either very violent games, or games taking place in or around water, Screen Splatter is a visual representation of blood, water, strawberry jam, or other liquids temporarily obscuring the player's field of vision.
While screenshots were possible in many games using third-party programs, many games have official use for screenshots. Whether that be being able to take them, and have them uploaded to the internet or your hard drive, or have them serve in game purposes.
When a game usually a shooter gives you a weapon to begin your mission with. Normally they are used infrequently but can be relied on when all options and or ammo are gone i.e. pistols, grenades or knives.
Designed as non-fictional, relating to real or known history, and to claim or reveal that these events actually happened, but were deliberately forgotten long ago.
Characters that harbor their past even though it may be revealed later. They are commonly uncovered in a number of video games.
When you have a weapon that has a single shot, full auto modes, or even shotguns with semi and pump modes
In-game jokes or Easter eggs involving references to characters or events from earlier in a game or the game's series.
Long-running franchises often end up in the hands of different studios over the years, but a direct sequel by an entirely different company is somewhat rarer.
A shadow is an area where direct light from a light source cannot reach due to obstruction by an object.
Having a regenerating shield allows for the character to hide when his shield is low. This makes gameplay easier as the character is not always looking around for health.
A ship deck battle is a cliché battle scene found in the vast majority of Japanese RPGs. It takes place on a ship or an airship, pitting the protagonists against seamonsters or flying monsters respectively.
Men too tough to cover up their chest.
No point in gathering coins, gold, gil, money, or whatever if you can't buy anything with it.
Shoulder Swapping Aim is when players can push a button to change which shoulder the player is aiming over with a weapon.
Right half only
Sidekicks, different from partners, are less powerful, less important characters who support the main protagonist and generally stick by their side.
PlayStation 3 games that utilize the "tilt" functionality of the SIXAXIS or DualShock 3 controllers for minor or major gameplay mechanics.
Skywalker Sound is a sound division at LucasArts. They have supplied sound effects, as well as orchestras to numerous video games.
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.
Whether it be cigarettes, cigars or pipes, tobacco or otherwise, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you - and that it makes you look undeniably cool.
Eliminating a target with a long-range rifle.
Crunchy frozen water fallen from the sky. Many games feature a snow world, a snow level, or otherwise-connected regions of wintery landscapes.
Any person that is in an Army.
The ability to see the world in a different way. Reveals paths, secrets, enemies, among other things.
Spies are the masters of espionage. They're also (usually) quite adept at the art of stealth, disguise, and assassination.
The Spike Video Game Awards recognized the best games of 2008.
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