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Somebody wrote or drew a message on the wall, maybe it was in blood, maybe they had a marker handy; but now here you are, reading it.
Using gestures with the controller to control on-screen actions. Alternatively, these gestures can also be detected by motion-sensing cameras.
Games with support for the Wii Motion Plus peripheral.
A character whose intentions seem to be to help the player character, but their motives are unclear.
Nintendo's online service. It supported the Wii and Nintendo DS.
Characters controlled by the game for players to interact with, as opposed to player characters which are controlled by whomever is playing the game.
Seemingly used to convey secret messages to spies in the field, these mysterious shortwave radio broadcasts have appeared in video games over the years.
Games which allow players to interact with others over the internet.
The 2008 Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) took place at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle, Washington on August 29-31.
The 2010 Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) took place at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington from September 3-5.
Persistent bullet holes allows players to shoot holes into walls without them disappearing right away. This feature added realism to first person shooters, as well as the ability to draw smiley faces.
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!
Power Ups can be used to give the controlling character, or any other character, temporary or permanent upgrades.
Radar is a player assist device included in the Heads Up Display of many games that represents the player's surroundings and the positions of objects, vehicles and enemies.
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.
Those who choose to Rebel against authority or attempt to topple 'The Man' or a greater power. Also known as insurgents
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.
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.
Sometimes, things are just meant to happen the way they do. Usually triggered by a timer, or by the player crossing a checkpoint.
Branch of the U.S. government responsible for the personal protection of the President of the United States, the president's family, and other important government officials and dignitaries. They also investigate crimes of financial fraud and identity theft.
Sidekicks, different from partners, are less powerful, less important characters who support the main protagonist and generally stick by their side.
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.
The option to display dialog and other information with text on screen.
A Multiplayer game mode where two or more teams fight against each other to the death. The team with the most kills wins.
Throwing weapons include knives, shurikens, axes, darts or even explosives such as grenades and molotov cocktails.
Levels that take place in or on a train or subway.
Extra objects, characters, or content in a game that can only be accessed after completing a certain task such as completing the game, or by using cheat codes.
Voice Acting is the art of providing voices for characters in games, television shows, films, radio programs, and other forms of media.
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