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A heads-up display is a graphical overlay of vital information used in most modern games.
A console game is high definition if it operates at a resolution of at least 720p, or 1280x720. A console able to achieve this resolution is HD-capable. For a variety of reasons, the term does not apply to PC games.
A rendering technology using lighting with a larger dynamic range to create more realistic images.
In many games there is a ranking system, the players with the highest point value are listed in a "high score" table.
Honda manufactures vehicles such as the Civic, S2000 and the NSX. Honda is featured in racing game franchises such as Gran Turismo, Forza and the Need for speed series.
Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
These achievements are not official Xbox or Steam Achievements, nor PlayStation Trophies; however, they are designed to encourage the player in the same manner.
In-Game Advertising is the placement of advertisements for real-world products within the game, sponsored by companies external to the developer.
Map Makers or Editors are built-in tools that allow the average gamer to tweak or fully customize a map of their own, with no mod or programming skills required.
The 1999 Interactive Achievement Awards celebrated the best games and software of 1998.
The 2003 Interactive Achievement Awards celebrated the best games of 2002.
The 2004 Interactive Achievement Awards celebrated the best games of 2003.
The 2006 Interactive Achievement Awards celebrated the best games of 2005.
The 2011 Interactive Achievement Awards celebrated the best games of 2010.
King of the Hill is a popular game mode where the players have to stay in a designated area of a map to gain points. This mode is becoming increasingly popular in shooters.
A lap is one circuit around a race track. This is featured in many, but not all racing games.
Games released coinciding with new hardware.
The act of breaking the law.
A leaderboard is a way for players of any multi-player game to know where they rank within the game's community.
Games that allow the player to choose which level to play next, rather than a fixed linear order.
The process by which characters reach a new level, gain greater attributes, and learn more abilities. It usually involves earning enough experience points by completing a variety of tasks such as quests or by "farming" such as killing other characters for their experience points.
Games that obtained permission to feature real-life licensed car brands.
Games that incorporate licensed music from popular bands and musicians for their soundtracks.
A graphical effect used in video games where an object blocks light and around the edges of the object the light is significantly brighter than normal.
Livery Editors allow you to fully customize your car's livery with all sorts of shapes that can be bent and resized to form all kinds of cool paintjobs.
Loading Screens are specific screens that are displayed while a game is loading resources so that the player has something to distract them while the game loads. Loading Screens can be images, text or even mini-games - and sometimes a combination of all three.
Some games will give the player hints and tips on how to play while the game loads.
Developed by Slightly Mad Studios, this engine powers games such as Project CARS and Shift 2: Unleashed.
Small payments made with actual money which result in an in-game bonus, such as an extra item, character, etc...
The minimap is a small, simplified version of a larger map. This plays a vital role in many games, especially Real Time Strategy, where it is important to have an overview of the entire map.
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