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A fictional currency is one where the object being exchanged does not exist in the real world, such as Final Fantasy's Gil, or are not used for exchange in the real world, such as Fallout's bottlecaps.
Gengar is a ghost/poison-type pokemon first found in the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Gengar is the final evolution of Gastly and Haunter who retains a love for scaring the bejeepers out of unsuspecting victims.
Geodude is a rock/ground type Pokémon. It is often mistaken for a boulder by hikers in the mountains.
A page for video game protagonists that are elderly.
In some video games, when some characters talk, what they say has absolutely no meaning, at least to the player. Whether it has any meaning to the character speaking is another matter entirely.
Gloom is a Grass/Poison type Pokémon that evolves from Oddish and can evolve into Vileplume with a Leaf Stone, or Bellossom with a Sun Stone.
Commonly seen in brawlers, typically with the word "go" next to it, this is an indicator in side-scrolling games of which way to go, and usually an indicator that all of the enemies in an area have been defeated.
Golbat is a Poison/Flying type Pokémon that evolves from Zubat and eventually into Crobat.
Goonies are recurring flying enemies that appear intermittently throughout Yoshi's games. They aren't much of a threat alone, and are often useful as stepping stones for Yoshi.
Growlithe is a fire pokemon, one of the originals. Being that it is a first-form, it isn't overly powerful.
Health is a value that gauges how much damage players can take in a game before they die or pass out. Also known as life in some games. Health is usually represented by a bar or a percentage instead of an exact amount. Found in most non sport games
In many games there is a ranking system, the players with the highest point value are listed in a "high score" table.
Hitmonchan is a fighting-type pokemon first found in the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Hitmonchan is an evolution of a Tyrogue whose defence is greater than its attack, and it uses its arms to jab a one-two punch at opponents.
Horsea is a water-type pokemon first found in the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Horsea loves to swim so watch out if you interrupt - Horsea can blast powerful jets of water from metres away!
Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
Hypno is a psychic-type Pokémon first found in the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Hypno is the evolution of Drowzee.
While locking pirating users out entirely is the most common way for developers to curb digital piracy, some create in-game consequences designed to amuse, mock, impede, or oust players using suspected pirated copies.
Jolteon is an electric-type Pokémon first found in the original Pokémon Red/Blue. Jolteon is an evolved form of Eevee, the Thunderstone used to evolve it put to full potential with this Pokémon.
It's arguably the one move that symbolizes the medium to those outside it. The ability to jump, be it onto a building, a platform, or a skull, is one of the all time most important abilities ever put in a video game.
Jynx is a psychic/ice-type pokemon first found in the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Jynx's unique physiology distracts opponents, leaving Jynx to attack with a powerful combination of psychic and ice powers.
Krabby is a water-type pokémon first found in the original Pokémon Red/Blue. Krabby enjoys long walks on the beach and cookies it can sink its claws into...
A common type of stage based around the fire and/or lava element. Often platforming heavy and inhabited by fire-based enemies.
Games that allow the player to choose which level to play next, rather than a fixed linear order.
The concept of lives in video games evolved to let the player get a second chance after failing once. The most recognizable symbol is the heart.
Magmar is a fire-type pokemon first found in the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Magmar is the evolved form of Magby, its fiery features exaggerated from the smaller creature's - proof that Magmar's fire powers are intense.
Magneton, originally an electric-type pokemon, is an electric/steel-type pokemon first found in the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Magneton is made up of three Magnemites making it more powerful than its previous evolution.
This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
A second generation, water-type mouse Pokemon.
Platforms conveniently moving you towards your destination to allow the crossing of large expanses which would otherwise be impossible to cross.
Multiple endings is a term used to describe different outcomes or conclusions to a game based on the previous actions of the player.
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