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Propelling oneself with kinetic usage of limbs while submerged in liquid (or otherwise fluid material).
A character model standing straight up, arms stretched out (IE the character looks like the letter T). Usually the result of an animation error.
A powerful genetically engineered bio-weapon created by the Umbrella Corporation. Created by combining a sample of the Progenitor Virus with an ancient virus found in the genes of a Queen ant.
The Tyrant Virus, more commonly known as the T-Virus, is a virus developed by Umbrella to help create B.O.Ws (Bio-Organic Weapons) and ultimately to create a Tyrant.
Tank controls refers to a movement style in third person games where the character, not the camera, is used as the point of reference when choosing which control moves them in a given direction.
A television news program, often used to give a wider perspective on the events of the game.
A combination of the G and T viruses.
Ada wong's old Organization before she moved to work with Wesker
A mysterious Organization in the Resident Evil Series and rival to umbrella.It is the group Ada Wong serves alongside Wesker
It's the designer's go-to guy. If they want to steer a player in a given direction they'll lock an in game door and force the player to find a way to either unlock it or find an alternate route.
The common use of "Zero" or "0" at the end of a game's title to emphasize it as a precursor to the rest of the series. Similarly, some series will title a prequel "Origins" instead to denote it as the earliest point in the story.
Many games that feature a theft mechanic also include a some form of risk or punishment. Other games just let players steal things as if it's a perfectly normal thing to do.
The player character is seen at a distance from a number of different possible perspective angles. There is generally a movable camera but it can also be in a fixed position. It most commonly refers to a viewpoint behind the player character.
Water that may elevate or lower over time or because of player actions.
When a certain amount of time is given to the player to reach a goal or finish an objective.
For some reason, some games are named after the opposing person. Sometimes it's because the bad guy is cooler than the good guy.
Instead of telling you it's over and come to a conclusion, some games leave you with a "To be continued" screen.
Tokyo Game Show 2008, the world's second biggest video game trade show, was held from October 9th to 12th 2008 at the Makuhari Messe.
The 2009 Tokyo Game Show (TGS) took place between 24-27 September at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Tokyo. The theme for the show was 'Game, it's so energetic!'
2010 Edition of the Tokyo Game Show that is to be held from September 16 to September 19.
The Tokyo Game Show 2012 took place in the Makuhari Messes from the 20th-23rd of September. The show's theme was 'Spreading Smiles Through Games'.
The act of stealing precious artifacts from a tomb.
Characters that fight with their tongues - often this involves characters with long, extendible tongues.
A game perspective that views the action from above, commonly at a fixed position and/or rotation.
A tragic hero is a protagonist who makes several mistakes to fall from glory, or is affected by tragedy and seeks revenge or redemption.
An antagonist who isn't a villain by choice and is not in control of their emotions or a victim of tragic circumstance.
Levels that take place in or on a train or subway.
Some bosses transition through two or more forms during the course of a fight. Each form has its own abilities and health separate from those of other forms.
A mechanical system designed to capture or cause harm. Either the player can set traps for their enemies or others set them for the player.
TriCell is run by Excella Gionne and was rival to the Umbrella Corporation before its collapse.
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