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Achievements are extra challenges added into video games that sometimes carry a point value or unlock bonus material, and are sometimes solely for bragging rights.
Ambient Occlusion attempts to realistically depict the way light reflects off surfaces and radiates throughout an area.
An often used plot device where the main character wakes up and has lost all their memories. The game usually centers around getting your memory back or uncovering the events that lead to your confusion.
The boar were one of the most feared animals in Medieval Europe during the Middle Ages.
Brewing is the production of alcoholic beverages through the process of fermentation. It is most closely associated with beer, but can also include wine, tea, cider, mead and other liquids.
A character who gets washed ashore on some island or other remote place.
Crafting allows players to create their own items with the correct ingredients. It is used mainly in MMOs and RPGs.
Environments cycle between day and night, often with effects on other aspects of the game.
Digital distribution method for PC games. Direct2Drive is maintained and owned by Gamefly Digital Inc.
Downloadable Content adds new features and content to already-distributed video games via the Internet. Examples include new maps for FPS games, new songs for rhythm games, and new cars for racing games.
The concept of using two weapons at once, often for more damage at the cost of accuracy, the use of a shield, grenades, or other similar accessories.
The 2011 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on June 7-9.
The 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on June 5-7.
GamersGate is a client-free digital distribution service.
An Xbox 360 and Games for Windows Live feature that lets you purchase and download full Xbox, Xbox 360, and PC games through the Live Marketplace.
The 2011 Gamescom takes place at the Cologne Trade Fair Center, Germany from 17-21 of August.
A gigantic variant of the famous crustacean and the subject of a popular 00s internet meme.
A gigantic dweller of the deep; this creature has been featured in many video games, movies, stories, and legends. Beware, when a giant squid is near, for death (or fun) follows.
Ground Fog is low-flying fog that obscures less than 60% of the sky and doesn't extend to the base of any overhead clouds.
A guild is a group of people who are expert at a skill or task and have banded together for ease of employment. In games guilds take many forms, from massive societies of real people in MMOs, to simple places to level up and receive quests in most RPG's
A term that can be used to refer to RPGs that focus more on the action, or brawler action games which focus on hack & slash gameplay.
More effective than any hospital. These games let you heal damage; ranging from a black eye to a gunshot wound, just by having a snack.
When a character grabs a ledge, in order to pull themselves up, or shimmy to the side until there's room. Mostly seen in 3rd person adventure games, but also in many platformers.
Lens Flare is a dynamic graphical effect that emulates visual artifacts that can appear on an image captured by a camera with a lens. This effect is not limited only to sunlight.
A graphical effect used in video games where an object blocks light and around the edges of the object the light is significantly brighter than normal.
Some games will give the player hints and tips on how to play while the game loads.
Sometimes, a key just won't cut it. When you really need to get through a locked door or open a sealed chest, you need a certified master of unlocking, complete with a lock-pick.
The concept of affecting the universe through supernatural methods, breaking the fundamental laws of science.
When monsters in a game can turn on each other after an accidental injury and fight to the death instead of focusing on the player, or when some of the player's enemies also hate each other, and will attack each other on sight.
Moral dilemmas presented to the player that often have a significant effect on the story or other characters.
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