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Amiibo is Nintendo's NFC figurine and card program that works across multiple games. Amiibo work natively with the Nintendo Wii U via the NFC reader in the Wii U GamePad and the New Nintendo 3DS. In 2015, Nintendo will release an accessory for the original Nintendo 3DS that lets players use Amiibo on it as well.
Going barefoot is to go without the assistance of any type of footwear including shoes, boots, socks, wraps, etc.
Games that, in some way, react to the player's birthday; this can range from simply displaying a 'happy birthday' message to conferring certain gameplay benefits.
A common character class / archetype in role-playing games and fantasy. They are often less chivalric than your average Knight-errant, generally being depicted as either archetypal villains (such as a Dark Lord), or troubled and ruthless anti-heroes.
Games that let you choose the path you take through the story-line.
The deliberate animation of breasts, meant to titillate as a means to conform to more realistic physics.
Videogames with extreme or controversial content will often be altered for release in certain countries, usually to comply with local laws or prevent cultural misunderstandings.
An attack that does more damage than usual, usually affected by random chance and some sort of modifier.
DLC released the same day as the game.
The wear and tear of a character's outfit as he or she receives damage. It can be done for realism, but often serves to titillate.
Various franchises release "versions" of the same game. These games are basically the same, but each one lacks something the other has.
Downloadable Content adds new features and content to already-distributed video games via the Internet. Examples include new maps for FPS games, new songs for rhythm games, and new cars for racing games.
While usually presented as monsters to be slain, every now and then, characters get to ride dragons into battle instead.
See? The exploiting, soulless people who run the video game industry DO care about their fans!
An unofficial translation of a video game, created by people not associated with the original development team.
This concept is for games where at least one of the main characters is female.
A femboy is boy who behaves in a girlish manner. It manifests itself through the practice of games and activities that are typically considered to be the domain of girls.
Typically offered through optional items or specific characters, glass cannons are play-styles focused on greatly increased damage output at the cost of low defenses and/or health.
Exclusively in the Japanese version.
An numeral indication of how much damage a character can sustain. The loss of all hit points results in the death of the character or another penalty.
The taboo act of engaging in sexual activity with one's own blood relatives. Generally frowned upon because it results in genetic deformities in any offspring created.
An umbrella term for any sexual orientation or gender identity that is not straight.
The main characters of each Fire Emblem game. Whenever one of these characters are defeated in battle, the game is lost.
This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
Sometimes one playable character just isn't enough.
Sequels that have the player controlling a different character than the preceding game(s).
Nintendo Network is the online service for Wii U and 3DS.
Many games allow you to add characters to your playable group upon fulfilling certain conditions. This is a central mechanic of many RPG franchises, including Fire Emblem and Suikoden. These can be NPCs or even enemy characters that the player persuades to join their cause, through sidequests or dialogue options.
Male characters who are depicted in an overtly sexual manner.
A mode in the game, often an unlockable, allowing players to listen to individual music tracks, voice clips and/or sound effects.
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