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A condition in which two male characters are socially close, but not sexually or romantically, and are often partners.
Button Mashing is a term used to describe gameplay where certain skills can be only realized explicitly through mashing buttons, a reckless player trying to get results or when the game rewards the player(s) who bash buttons the fastest. The latter example is common in Party Games.
When a character from an existing media franchise makes a brief appearance in a video game, sometimes without even openly acknowledging their origins.
The act of living outdoors, usually in a tent. It is a common method of providing comfort while resting in forested areas or other regions away from established civilization.
Some games just weren't meant to be.
Hand-drawn or computer-generated animation.
A character who gets washed ashore on some island or other remote place.
Feline animals commonly kept as pets. There are many different breeds and varieties.
A style of animation that gives games a more hand drawn look.
Any game where players progress through difficult challenges that usually provide points or medals based on performance.
Character Creation refers to characters created by players themselves, rather than developers.
When your character is saved in one game and is usable in other games.
A race of creatures that is sacred to the Order of Lorelei.
Special codes or button combinations used to gain powers or advantages in a game. Generally hidden.
A professional cook. Chefs are often overworked and very sensitive about their cuisine.
A Prodigy is typically a young character who posses skills or intelligence far beyond their age. Some prodigies were born with this talent, while others had to work for it.
A character who is destined to save or destroy the world. Often seen in RPGs.
While modern chemistry defines 118 atomic elements, video games more often deal with classical elements as described in ancient philosophy, mainly fire, water, earth, and air. In many games, each element is stronger against certain elements, but weaker against others.
Allows the player to continue playing - even though they have finished the game. This allows the completion of unfinished side-quests or the results of the player's victory in the world to be seen.
A clone is a being created as a perfect genetic duplicate of another being, right down to the DNA.
Limited editions of games that include extra "perks" like Making of DVDs and a nice and shiny tin with extra box art
Typically found in fighting games, combos are a series of strung-together moves.
A person serving time in prison or an escaped criminal on the run from the law.
The act of preparing food by applying heat, often cooking in games produces items which yield some kind of benefit towards your character.
Cooperative play in games allows humans to play together as a team to accomplish a task. Instead of playing against a human opponent, the team must defeat an AI. Cooperative Play in some games also means 2 human versus 2 human, this occurs in some Billiards games. (Scotch Doubles / Doubles)
Crafting allows players to create their own items with the correct ingredients. It is used mainly in MMOs and RPGs.
A special device or game mechanic that summarizes and categorizes newly discovered creatures.
Popular audio/video middleware tools developed by CRI Middleware, INC. Used in over 1,700 games spanning the PS2, PS3, Gamecube, Wii, Xbox, Xbox 360, PC, Arcade, DS, PSP and more.
The act of dressing in clothing generally associated with the opposite sex, often employed in video games for comic effect or for sexual excitement.
A crossover occurs when a character from one franchise makes a special appearance in a game from an unrelated franchise. Some games are specifically designed to be crossovers that bring together characters from two or more franchises.
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