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Game » consists of 4 releases. Released Jun 24, 1999
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.
The concept of purchasing media and having it delivered over the internet. No physical representation of this content is given, and although the content resides on the user's hard drive they are typically granted a license to the product, rather than ownership of it.
Game Over originally appeared in pinball machines, and later, arcade machines. When players lose at a game, it is game over.
A concept SNK used during the last years of Neo-Geo games. These games had over 500 megabits in the game cartridge. They were made to compete with Capcom's CPS-3 technology.
A feature in some games on the GOG.com service. Unlocked only while using the GOG Galaxy client.
In many games there is a ranking system, the players with the highest point value are listed in a "high score" table.
A digital storefront which donates some of its profits to charity.
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.
Trophies are an incentive-based system for the completion of various objective in PS3, Vita, and PS4 titles.
Power Ups can be used to give the controlling character, or any other character, temporary or permanent upgrades.
A widely popular music style, originating from a fusion of blues, R&B, country, and jazz. Includes sub-genres such as punk, heavy metal, synth rock, and pop rock, among others.
A digital distribution service owned by Valve Corporation. Originally created to distribute Valve's own games, Steam has since become the de facto standard for digital distribution of PC games.
A game perspective that views the action from above, commonly at a fixed position and/or rotation.
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