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Player versus Player, commonly abbreviated as PvP, is a gaming term that originated in MMOs to refer to gameplay in which players fight against other player controlled characters.
The PlayStation TV is a media streaming device based on the PS Vita. It can play many (though not all) Vita game cards, as well as supporting some PSN games and PS4 Remote Play.
Who needs 2D when we've got 3D? 3D, or 3 dimensions, is what we're used to seeing in almost every game these days, letting us do all sorts of awesome stuff like run in circles!
A pseudonym is a fictional name that is different from the owner's real or legal name. They can be pen names, secret identities, or even alternative names because their real name is unpronouncable or shouldn't be said.
Rain can heavily increase the atmosphere of a video game. Some games use it to add detail to an environment, while other games use it to make it difficult to see.
A rancor appears in the multiplayer level for Jabba's palace. Getting too close to it results in it eating the player character
Video game combat in which combat actions are performed in real-time, rather than through a turn-based structure.
The Alliance to Restore the Republic is a rag-tag band of freedom fighters that opposes the Galactic Empire during the Galactic Civil War.
Those who choose to Rebel against authority or attempt to topple 'The Man' or a greater power. Also known as insurgents
Reloading is the action of replacing the ammunition magazine inside a gun. It adds a touch of realism to most modern shooters, and a certain amount of tension when a player is forced to reload while under fire.
One man's terrorist, another's freedom fighter.
Respawning is when a player or NPC dies and then reappears moments later - usually in a predetermined location or group of locations - while the game continues.
Two or more factions, either with the same or completely different goals, that constantly try to one-up each other. The player is sometimes forced to pick a side to root or work for during the struggle. Other times the rivalry is only mentioned in the plot.
If a person is made of metal and has circuitry instead of a circulatory system, then their game belongs on this list.
A maneuver involving both horizontal movement and rotation about a horizontal axis. Many characters roll in a unique fashion, and certain vehicles are even capable of rolling
Classic form of numbering that gives things a more regal feel.
Throwing the saber and manipulating it using the Force
Many games feature a story which involves saving the world and its inhabitants, often single handedly.
Scouts explore new terrain, providing their leaders with strategic advantages. Low armor. High mobility.
A branch of the Stormtrooper Corps, they are usually depicted as either riding speeder bikes or acting as snipers for the Empire. Also known as "Biker Scouts".
A sequel (also called a follow-up) is a game that carries forward the gameplay concepts, and often the story, of a previous game to which it is officially linked.
Serving as polar opposites to the Jedi, they revel in dark side of the Force and lust power above all else. Sith Lords are identified by their "Darth" title, while lesser Sith and Dark Jedi are not allocated this title.
Skywalker Sound is a sound division at LucasArts. They have supplied sound effects, as well as orchestras to numerous video games.
Crunchy frozen water fallen from the sky. Many games feature a snow world, a snow level, or otherwise-connected regions of wintery landscapes.
Soldiers trained by the Galactic Empire for deployment in cold climates.
Space is usually empty, but sometimes it's filled with virtual death machines.
Typically representing the elite of humanity's Space Forces, Space Marines have appeared in numerous games such as the Doom series and Warhammer series.
A xenophobic, evil and totalitarian alien race who usually invade lots and lots of space Frances or space Russias. They normally have a Fuhrer type leader who wants to conquer the universe like Hitler.
Sometimes, you want to play games with a real person who's sitting right next to you. These games have you covered.
A gameplay mechanic which allows the player to move faster than the normal speed. Usually for a set amount of time.
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