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Characters controlled by the game for players to interact with, as opposed to player characters which are controlled by whomever is playing the game.
When a game allows the player to pet animals encountered in the environment. Some games are all about this.
Free to Play titles allow a user to play a version of the game without paying an initial purchase fee, but generally require the purchase of microtransactions to access additional content.
Swearing, cursing, call it what you want. It is an expression of anger or frustration, in most cases.
Non-linear level design where the player is able to freely traverse the game world and choose where and when to visit certain areas in the game.
Player versus Environment, commonly abbreviated as PvE, is a gaming term that originated in MMOs to refer to gameplay in which players fight against computer controlled creatures or characters.
Games that were funded through Kickstarter.
Characters either begin with multiple outfits, unlock them through play, or purchase them as in-game items. These costumes are sometimes integral to play.
When the title of the game does not appear immediately at the beginning of the game, but rather after the first mission or prologue.
Crafting allows players to create their own items with the correct ingredients. It is used mainly in MMOs and RPGs.
A feature in Steam that allows players to remote play couch multiplayer games online.
A powerful release of energy. This energy is usually expelled in all directions very quickly, typically giving off orange or red flames.
A style of action-adventure gameplay revolving around exploring a labyrinth with the necessity of locating new items and equipment to progress beyond otherwise impassable obstacles. The concept is named for its common usage in the Metroid and Castlevania franchises. While the term most commonly refers to 2D games, it can also refer to 3D games.
Puzzles may need to be solved before the player can progress to the next section of the game. Often it may not be clear to players exactly what the puzzle is, or whether the an in-game items needs to be attained before it is even possible to solve it.
Everything you need isn't always spelled out for you on the map. Sometimes even the map is not there till you go explore it.
A dog is an animal, of which there are estimated to be 400 million of in the world. Said to be man's best friend, they naturally appear in many video games.
A mod is a user-created patch that alters any part of a game, or adds new content to it. At the extreme, "total conversion" mods can change the game so much that an entirely new experience is created.
A digital festival featuring many upcoming games.
Popularized by franchises such as Resident Evil and Silent Hill, these games typically involve a strong implication of danger, vulnerable protagonists, and disturbing monsters.
A digital storefront which donates some of its profits to charity.
Extreme violence pertains to excessive amounts of blood, gore, or violent acts. These include decapitation, mutilation, dismemberment, amputation, defenestration, disembowelment, torture and much more.
Roguelike is a sub-genre of role-playing games characterized by the exploration of randomly-generated dungeons and permanent death. These characteristics were featured in the classic computer game Rogue, hence the term "Roguelike".
Some games require players to accept a terms of service agreement before playing or connecting to online services.
Currency has all forms in video games. It is used to buy characters, vehicles, weapons, and more.
Murder is the act of ending the life of another living thing against its will without the sanction of a higher governmental authority, such as the casualties that result from acts of war. It is generally intentional, at least in a legal meaning, but not necessarily.
An in-game mode which allows players to pause the action on screen and manipulate the camera to take a screenshot. First seen in Gran Turismo 4.
A gameplay mechanic which allows the player to move faster than the normal speed. Usually for a set amount of time.
The process by which characters reach a new level, gain greater attributes, and learn more abilities. It usually involves earning enough experience points by completing a variety of tasks such as quests or by "farming" such as killing other characters for their experience points.
These spooky entities are the spirits of the dead, returned from beyond their graves for generally sinister purposes. There's generally about even odds whether a particular ghost will be helpful or malevolent towards the living, but some ghosts just want to be left alone entirely.
The most prestigious awards in the British videogame calender, the BAFTA Video Game Award honour the achievements of the best game developers and their games.
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