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Hostages exist to be saved, guarded, and occasionally executed.
A Human Shield is a form of cover in which a player uses a body to absorb damage like that of a shield. It's usually found in first and third-person shooters.
An in-engine cinematic is a type of cutscene that is rendered in real time using the game's graphics engine.
Take an item and throw it at the enemy.
A character that deliberately destroys themselves in order to kill their enemies. This can be something like letting a grenade kill yourself and your enemy in a first person shooter.
Less-lethal weapons are weapons intended to be less likely to kill than a conventional weapon. Less-lethal weapons are used in riot control and self-defense.
One of the smaller innovations in the gaming industry was making the player's targeting reticle change colours depending on the situation.
The opposite of open-ended gameplay, linear gameplay uses scripted events, Quick time events, cut scenes, and a restricted path to tell a story exactly how the writer intends, and control elements of the action.
From Beat-em-ups to fighting games to modern FPS, one dude hitting another has made an enjoyable pastime.
Characters controlled by the game for players to interact with, as opposed to player characters which are controlled by whomever is playing the game.
Police are paid protectors who enforce the law through legal use of force. They are supposed to help ensure public safety and social order. Their motto is to protect and to serve.
Games where the main character, or most/all of the playable cast, are or were members of traditional law enforcement.
Swearing, cursing, call it what you want. It is an expression of anger or frustration, in most cases.
A portion of a shooter or action game where players are forced into an on rail shooting sequence.
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.
Games which have nothing to do with each other, but have the same title.
A shield bash is the act of using one's shield as a weapon to stun, knock back, or otherwise inflict damage on an enemy.
A lead character who never says a word, despite being spoken to.
A television news program, often used to give a wider perspective on the events of the game.
Throwing weapons include knives, shurikens, axes, darts or even explosives such as grenades and molotov cocktails.
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.
Weapons can often be upgraded with new attachments, augmentations, or magical enchantments. These upgrades result in the original item being more powerful than originally intended.
Voice Acting is the art of providing voices for characters in games, television shows, films, radio programs, and other forms of media.
Xbox Live is Microsoft's online gaming service.
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