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Gadgets are given to someone to help them out in situations, or to just look cool.
The star-like species from Super Mario Galaxy. They can transform into planets, comets, and other celestial bodies. They live with Rosalina at the Comet Observatory.
This gameplay feature is often associated with stealth games where the player cannot take the lives of his/her opponents or where the main goal is to avoid detection.
Matchmaking is a technique which allows players or teams to be matched with others for the purpose of playing an online multiplayer game.
A moment in a game where the main character walks slowly or stands/kneels still with their finger in their ear, hearing mission details.
Games that feature this concept require the player to wait for a certain amount of real time.
People who have Psychic Abilities. They appear in games, often using their abilities as weapons (Example: Telekinesis in Psychonauts)
Species of large yellow birds used as transportation in the Final Fantasy series. Chocobos have also starred in their own games.
These furry creatures created a pact with humans to sell us important medical supplies and deadly weaponry miles away from any shops. Where do they keep all of this stuff?
An uninterrupted speech mostly given by a narrator or the main character. May include useful hints, interesting backstory, or character-related viewpoints.
A map that is updated in real-time as you play a level. Usually seen in FPSs and RPGs.
Characters who speak with a Russian accent.
A promotional program for downloadable games on PlayStation Network that began in 2011.
Games that feature enemies that were at one point unconscious in a sealed glass or metallic chamber (generally full of goo). Most of the time, the enemies break through the chamber to attack the player or are activated by an outside force.
An enemy debuting in Donkey Kong Jr.
A fighting area that possess multiple locations, which can be gained by one player striking the other at specific locations with a powerful move. One character proceeds to the next arena unwillingly, and taking damage. The other player follows the first player and does not take damage. Fighting then resumes until the match ends, or perhaps until the next transition into yet another area.
Modifications can include, but are not exclusive to, upgrades. Modifications can be superficial changes such as color.
Blindness is an affliction that robs a person of their sight. In games it usually causes physical attacks/projectiles to miss, but magical spells aren't as widely affected.
A game feature that allows the player to "tag" enemies with an indicator so that their teammates can see them on their screen or map.
In greek mythology, a vampiric snake woman. Or in many other cases, vampiric snake women.
Some creatures can easily take off some of their "major" body parts without any real harm to them. Sometimes they can grow new ones quickly or re-attach the parts they took off.
A standard in nearly all competitive online shooters, the Kill Feed is the live on-screen update of the kills in an multiplayer game, providing updates as to whom is killing whom, as well as other important events.
A water type Pokemon that looks like a jellyfish.
Cascoon is a bug pokemon from Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire. Using a cocoon of fine silk, Cascoon protects itself against attack, just waiting for the day it can evolve into something better
Alakazam is a psychic-type pokemon from the original Pokemon Red/Blue. As the evolution of Kadabra, Alakazam is the third in a line of powerful spoon-bending psychics.
Nosepass is a rock-type pokemon first found in Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire. Nosepass has a distinct-looking red nose (a sharp contrast to his blue body) but he's very sensitive about it - be prepared to eat rock if he hears you make fun!
Golduck is a water-type pokemon found in the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Golduck is much more competent than its previous evolution, Psyduck, and is much more likely to hit its target than itself... unlike Psyduck.
Ditto is a normal-type pokemon first found in the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Ditto has no specific shape, instead it opts to take on the shape and moves of its opponent - the bigger they are, the bigger Ditto is.
Kabuto is a rock/water-type pokemon first found in the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Kabuto is formed from a Dome fossil, its intact form allowing scientists to bring this pokemon back to full health.
Dragonair is a Dragon-type Pokémon first found in the original Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow Versions. Dragonair is the evolved form of Dratini, its body longer and more powerful during attack.
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