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A multiplayer mode that pits a large number of players (typically 100) in a winner-takes-all, last-person-standing battle as they scavenge and fight for survival. These games typically take place in a shrinking play zone.
The most well-known recurring enemy type in the Bomberman series.
These men and women are present to officiate sporting events and racing games. Notable referees in the article are: Lakitu, John Madden, Punch-Out! Referee and DJ Jazzman.
Taking advantage of computers and machinery as weapons, in solving puzzles, etc. or otherwise changing up gameplay.
An alluring female who uses her charms to seduce men with intention of using them to further her own intentions.
A sound used to censor the profanity.
Splash damage is a term used in several types of games, most notably in first-person shooter and real-time strategy games, to refer to damage taken by players or objects in the area surrounding a point of weapon impact.
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.
In real life, vehicles rarely explode unless an actual explosive device is involved. Like, it almost never happens. In video games, on the other hand, cars will blow up real good with almost no encouragement.
Enemies that hide behind shields.
The ability to move around a piece of cover in usually a 3rd person view, seen in games like Deus Ex Human Revolution, Mafia 2, or Uncharted 3.
Certain Game Boy titles included special enhancements available only when played on an SNES using a Super Game Boy adapter.
Random Loot is a popular concept for dungeon crawler and MMO style games. In essence, monsters or objects drop something that is considered valuable to the player with random qualities.
A living being who is the product of the reproductive mating of two different species.
The ability to take direct control of another person's body, or an inanimate object, in order to further your own goals. Usually an ability found only in spectral characters.
Goblins are irritable, evil and mischievous creatures in folklore. They can range in size from halfling to average human size.
While essentially just a floating head with a bunch of eyes, the beholder is a classic Dungeons & Dragons Monster.
According to greek mythology, Hydra was a many-headed serpent; the offspring of Typhon and Echidna. For each head that got cut off, two new heads would grow in its place. It was eventually slain by Hercules.
A Concept mostly in MMORPGs. A Buff allows the player to increase their stats for a short period of time.
A concept common in MMORPGs, a debuff weakens a foes abilities or stats making combat easier.
A paladin is a holy warrior, who gains extra abilities through faith and devotion to a deity.
The hunter is a popular class archetype. The usually travel light and excell best at range combat with either guns or bows. Often pets are associated with hunters as they are known to tame wild beasts.
Kobolds are anthropomorphic dogs/reptilians of short stature that dwell in forests and caves. In fantasy RPGs, they typically wield primitive weapons and command limited shamanistic magic. The term "kobold" has also been used in reference to other types of creatures including lizardmen, spirits, or simply humanoids with various skin tones.
Supernatural beings that are created from and serve their respective elements.
Half-orcs are a race that is half human, half orc.
Swearing, cursing, call it what you want. It is an expression of anger or frustration, in most cases.
The inhalation of burning chemicals for recreational purposes. "Smoking" typically refers to the smoking of tobacco but can include other drugs.
The head of a group of devout people who follow their crazy beliefs. Can often be dangerous.
Neglectful and/or abusive parents and parental figures.
A Christian military order from the middle ages, known for their skilled warriors wearing white mantles with an emblem of a red cross.
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