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Game » consists of 1 releases. Released Nov 30, 1997
A game in which the object is for each team to retrieve the opponent's flag and return it to their own base. Typically used in multiplayer first-person shooter games.
Customization in games that allow users to change various parts of their equipment or moves to fit their gaming style.
A gameplay mode that pits two or more players in a fight to the death. John Romero is credited with coining the multiplayer term "deathmatch."
Commercial servers that are run separately from the game client, their bandwidth and processing power is dedicated solely to hosting. In particular hosting multiplayer games with large numbers of players. Dedicated servers superseded listen servers, that could be set up using the player-client hardware.
Free to Play titles allow a user to play a version of the game without paying an initial purchase fee, but generally require the purchase of microtransactions to access additional content.
Freeware games are those which have their full versions legally free to download or otherwise obtain.
King of the Hill is a popular game mode where the players have to stay in a designated area of a map to gain points. This mode is becoming increasingly popular in shooters.
Games which allow players to interact with others over the internet.
Online game communities often set up their own leagues or ladders for players and teams to play with or against each other at specified times. They are generally run by the players themselves and are free to participate in.
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.
Power Ups can be used to give the controlling character, or any other character, temporary or permanent upgrades.
Regenerating health is a gameplay mechanic which automatically refills the players health bar after successfully escaping damage for a set amount of time. It is typically seen in RPGs and modern first/third-person shooters.
A Multiplayer game mode where two or more teams fight against each other to the death. The team with the most kills wins.
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