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Because you'd never expect a banana to be an undercover cluster grenade.
Bats, hammers, wrenches, maces, staves, or even brass knuckles. These are weapons intended for blunt trauma rather than cutting or slicing.
A concept in games with multiple characters, a screen with pictures of all playable characters with the possibility of stat listings.
A fighting game character whose move set is based around charging (holding back for 30 frames, then forward + attack)
A character in a game who uses unorthodox moves, and who likes to play 'practical jokes' on opponents. This makes losing to him/her all the more humiliating.
Typically found in fighting games, combos are a series of strung-together moves.
One of the smartest mammals on the planet and star of the Ecco the Dolphin games, dolphins live in the ocean and can perform a variety of tricks. Dolphins also have a particular fondness for fish.
Games that feature characters whose hair movement is governed by a physics engine.
Whether it be a close up shotgun blast, far away sniper rifle, explosive, or backstab, the "one hit kill" is a popular kill strategy. Usually hard to master and even harder to avoid, the instant kill is loved and hated by gamers everywhere.
Martial arts are a popular set of skills that many video game characters possess. Martial arts are the cornerstone of any fighting game, and have influenced many platforming and adventure games.
An orphan is a child that has both of his/her natural parents absent from his/her upbringing. The absence could be from the parents' death, abandonement, or "accidental" disappearance.
Otters are semi-aquatic mammals that primarily eat fish.
Pep Squad is a term used to describe (typically supporting) characters who are energetic and spunky and cheer on the other characters. More common in RPGs, Pep Squad characters are known for being overly sweet, childish, and upbeat.
A phobia is an irrational fear of something that can be concrete or abstract. Many video games have characters deal with their phobias.
By definition, a pirate is a (mostly naval) robber without commission from a sovereign nation. While maritime robbery has been around since ancient times, Piracy had its highpoint during the 17th century. They are easily identified by the "Jolly Roger", which is the traditional name of the famous skull flag.
Referencing a TV show, celebrity, song, trend, historical event, etc. is one of the easiest ways to get a laugh. This can be either a throw-away gag, like the name of an achievement, or the main subject of the game.
A carnivorous semiacquatic marine mammal.
Featured mainly in fighting games, special attacks usually require more than just pressing a button to activate. They are usually unique or at least varied between characters.
A move used in a lot of games where the standing/moving attacker spins upon himself, damaging the surrounding enemies.
A magician who specializes in the arcane arts of summoning. Conjurers are able to call forth otherworldly beasts and guardians to their aid.
Commonly found in fighting games, a super meter increases when either a character takes or gives damage (depending on the game). There are many variations on the super meter, depending on the franchise or game.
People who are aged during the growth period of adolescence, traditionally between 13 and 17 years old.
Characters whose ages have never been revealed in a game or officially by the creators. This may be due to an added sense of mystery, to avoid controversy, or just lazy character development.
Marine mammals that can grow to be among the largest animals on earth. Whales are sometimes hunted for their meat, oil, and ambergris; this has left many species seriously endangered.
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