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Sure, these days have almost every game sporting the newfangled 3D, but way back when, everyone had to live with plain old 2D. 2D, or two dimensions, limit the game to scrolling backgrounds, but some games even now make use of this basic concept.
An AI companion is a computer-controlled ally who follows and aids you through your adventures or who requires your protection. The AI companion's survival is often essential to game and story progression.
Abra is a psychic-type pokemon from the original Pokemon Red/Blue. With spoon-bending powers, he attacks using his mind.
When a game inclüdes an accènt in its title.
Aerodactyl is a rock/flying-type pokemon first found in the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Aerodactyl is formed from old amber, blood from the creature trapped inside the amber allowing scientists to revive Aerodactyl to full health.
An innate ability to control the behavior and direction of the air. This ability can also be used to create and control bursts of wind.
Alakazam is a psychic-type pokemon from the original Pokemon Red/Blue. As the evolution of Kadabra, Alakazam is the third in a line of powerful spoon-bending psychics.
In many games the player is given the power to harm and or kill creatures. Many games have been brought to spotlight by groups like the rather militant PETA.
Arbok is a poison type Pokémon that evolves from Ekans.
A majestic and fierce fire pokemon, Arcanine is the evolved form of Growlithe.
Articuno is a ice/flying-type legendary pokemon. Using its great wings, Articuno blasts powerful Arctic-cold air toward its opponents.
Attributes are a numerical representation of a character's abilities who have their roots in RPGs. Today, attributes have spilled over to a wide range of game genres.
Bats are small, very social flying mammals. They may frequent caves or haunted houses.
The ability to save a cartridge-based game to the cartridge. The battery is usually good for tens of thousands of saves, and made ridiculously long character passwords obsolete.
A mechanic used mainly in Japanese RPGs of both the action and turn-based variety.
Beauty is a Pokémon trainer in the Pokémon franchise. She appears to be very glamorous and uses Pokémon that reflect this such as Glameow and Furret.
Usually yellow and black striped, these flying, flower loving loving insects can come singly or in a swarm. A major producer of honey and stings.
Bedrill is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon that evolves from Kakuna. They totally look like bees.
A small Grass pokemon. It it very thin and flexible.
Winged, usually flying creatures, many of which enjoy perching on branches and defecating on unfortunate victims below.
Black Belt is a trainer within the Pokémon universe that is devoted to martial arts. They use fighting Pokémon exclusively, which includes Machoke, Poliwrath, and Mankey among others.
Blastoise is a Water-type Pokémon that evolves from Wartortle. It is the mascot of Pokémon Version Blue, appearing on the cover of the game.
Some games have inspired the creation of literature.
A boss fight is a culminating challenge that pits the player against one or more enemies representing a greater threat and/or difficulty than those previously faced. These scenarios typically feature unique antagonists.
Combining or raising animals, plants, or any variant of living items into a child or new item.
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.
A Concept mostly in MMORPGs. A Buff allows the player to increase their stats for a short period of time.
Bug Catcher is a Pokémon trainer that is always depicted holding a bug net. They often use weak bug Pokémon such as Caterpie and Kakuna, but also come in a variant called Bug Maniac in which they hold strong bug Pokémon like Heracross or Butterfree.
Pokemon that were mostly based on insects.
Bulbasaur is a grass/poison type Pokémon that evolves into Ivysaur. Bulbasaur is also one of the three starter Pokémon in Red/Blue.
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