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A physics system used to procedurally generate body movement similar to rag dolls.
An interesting revelation. While some games will only accept a START button press, many other games aren't as strict.
Puzzles may need to be solved before the player can progress to the next section of the game. Often it may not be clear to players exactly what the puzzle is, or whether the an in-game items needs to be attained before it is even possible to solve it.
Special locations in game that allow the player to manually save their progress.
OnLive was a cloud gaming service offering video game streaming through a user's computer, smartphone, or TV.
Many of the games released for the Nintendo Wii take 'advantage' of the controls available by forcing the player to shake or 'waggle' the Wii remote and/or nunchuck. Waggling generally does not require skill on the part of the player; only shaking movements.
Third-party developers and publishers occasionally engage in the practice of releasing a title or piece of DLC on only one platform for any number of reasons. Sometimes these are permanent while others are only platform exclusive for a certain window of time.
An emerging trend. The only objective? Achieve your optimum physique.
A digital distribution platform that focuses on providing DRM-free computer games, both old and new.
Power Ups can be used to give the controlling character, or any other character, temporary or permanent upgrades.
Variable and dynamic simulation of weather conditions can be used to add variety, atmosphere (a rainy day in an RPG) and/or challenge (rain on the racetrack in a driving game) to a game.
Video games that are based on comic books, manga and graphic novels.
The deliberate animation of breasts, meant to titillate as a means to conform to more realistic physics.
A transformation is a different stage or form for something. Usually an upgrade.
GamersGate is a client-free digital distribution service.
"Hand to hand. It is the basis of all combat." -Gray Fox
The concept of a character leaping forwards or backwards in time.
A game mode that allows you to train for combos, moves, etc.
A type of primate with tails; often monkeys are depicted as causing havoc the moment they are encountered.
Game titles that make a statement of fact or opinion.
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.
Some games feature protagonists that are not humanoid in nature. These are creatures that do not have human characteristics (i.e. stand on 2 legs, have 2 arms, a body and a head).
A common type of stage based around the fire and/or lava element. Often platforming heavy and inhabited by fire-based enemies.
A term that can be used to refer to RPGs that focus more on the action, or brawler action games which focus on hack & slash gameplay.
Player characters that are infants, children, or adolescents.
An organized series of matches, ending with one victor.
Female characters who are designed with highly idealized figures and proportions, outfits that are revealing and/or form-fitting, and prone to ending up in completely over-the-top poses designed to show off their bodies.
FreeLC is free downloadable content. It is a sub-category of DLC which encompasses only free downloadable content.
A shooter in which the player movement is restricted so they can only follow a linear, predetermined path. This style of game is considered very "arcadey" and is usually accompanied by a lightgun.
A destructible environment means the player has the ability to destroy his/her surroundings. This allows players to use the environment to their advantage.
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