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Urban legends, particularly horrific ones, have come back into vogue among Internet communities, where they are referred to as "creepypasta". Some of the more popular examples have been adapted into video games.
The Thalmor is the combined government of the third Aldmeri Dominion and according to Ondolemar represents an alliance between Altmer and Bosmer regents. A militarist regime founded on beliefs of racial supremacy, the Thalmor seek to advance their power and influence across Tamriel with the specific intent of establishing the racial superiority of Mer over Man, "one century at a time".
Skating with inline skates, which have all the wheels in a single line rather than separate rows.
Puppets are a type of doll that people use to play with and pretend that they are real. In some video games a puppet may become real and even join the hero on his or her quest. Or they could be used in battle as a weapon or attack.
Tennis, but on a table. Also known as Ping Pong or Pong.
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A camera that reveals the way that the player was killed, displaying an instant replay of the player's own death through the other player's eyes.
A concept where players actively hold their breath to steady their aim, sneak past zombies, or to avoid drowning.
Feature of the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U platforms that enables games to auto download video, patches, and extra features. Content downloaded over SpotPass is free of charge and separate from DLC available through the eShop.
The 2012 iteration of the Spike VGAs, and the final show bearing the VGA branding.
Gladiators may or may not be forced to fight. They are usually depicted as being from ancient Rome.
Similar to Llamas, this south american animal is bred for their fleece, which is similar to wool.
Rather than leaving each player to their own devices and deaths, some multiplayer modes pool the total number of lives or respawns that can be used among the entire team. Then the blaming starts.
A marketplace for indie game players and developers.
A co-op system where two players control one character at the same time.
Mars, Jupiter, Venus are all gods of Roman Mythology.
Whenever a game prompts the player to enter a character's mind, or a world where a character's thoughts are shown through the level design.
Final Fantasy X's leveling up system.
Sony's feature allowing for DLC, UCG, and unlockables such as additional characters or costumes to be used on both the PS3 and Vita version of a game.
Games that allow the option to let the computer to pick the player's character.
A concept in pinball machines/games that can allow a player a free game.
The ability for players to recover all their used talent/skill points and significantly modify their character's attributes while still maintaining their level.
A crosshair which becomes larger when the player shoots or moves which decreases accuracy, discourages shooting on the move and promotes firing in small bursts.
ASCII is often used as a way to replace images where they can't be used, i.e. maps in a text based guide. In the past, adventure-games have also used ASCII-art.
Reindeer are a type of deer that live in extreme cold climates.
Beings in the Kingdom Hearts series that are created as soon as a human being loses his heart. Roxas is Sora's Nobody.
Monsters that invade the various worlds in Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep. The protagonists Terra, Aqua, and Ventus fight to discover the source of the threat.
A form of game item that is only useable a limited number of times (typically once) before being discarded or destroyed.
Sometimes, games will have a character that is made of the smelliest of substances. Singing is optional.
A Half Elf is the offspring of a human and an elf. In many cases, they are discriminated against by both humans and elves, which guides them to a nomadic life as bards, druids, or rangers.
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