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Game » consists of 5 releases. Released Apr 05, 2016
Commonly reffered to as seagull, the gull is a (mostly) white aquatic bird known for its cheeky behaviour.
"Hand to hand. It is the basis of all combat." -Gray Fox
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.
An in-engine cinematic is a type of cutscene that is rendered in real time using the game's graphics engine.
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.
Cutscenes involving real actors on a set or in front of a chroma key screen.
Games that feature an antagonist--someone who opposes the game's protagonist--that is a man.
This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
Monarch is a corporation that specializes in time travel travel technology.
Monarch Security protects the Monarch Corperation.
Moral dilemmas presented to the player that often have a significant effect on the story or other characters.
Some action-oriented games make use of motion capture technology to make character's movements realistic.
Platforms conveniently moving you towards your destination to allow the crossing of large expanses which would otherwise be impossible to cross.
Remedy Entertainment's in house engine.
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Over-the-shoulder is a camera view point popularized by Resident Evil 4 that is featured in most modern third-person shooters and third-person action games.
The seventh annual PAX East took place April 22-24, 2016 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
Who needs 2D when we've got 3D? 3D, or 3 dimensions, is what we're used to seeing in almost every game these days, letting us do all sorts of awesome stuff like run in circles!
A public declaration of disapproval, often an excuse for dissidents to cause riots and damage public property.
Video game combat in which combat actions are performed in real-time, rather than through a turn-based structure.
Regenerating health is a gameplay mechanic which automatically refills the players health bar after successfully escaping damage for a set amount of time. It is typically seen in RPGs and modern first/third-person shooters.
Reloading is the action of replacing the ammunition magazine inside a gun. It adds a touch of realism to most modern shooters, and a certain amount of tension when a player is forced to reload while under fire.
A shadow is an area where direct light from a light source cannot reach due to obstruction by an object.
Shakey Cam is the use of shaking the camera in a game in order to give the feeling of chaos, disorientation or realism. It is usually used in action games when moving at fast speeds or when a large impact or explosion occurs.
A 3D optimization middleware.
A gameplay mechanic which allows the player to move faster than the normal speed. Usually for a set amount of time.
Usually the room before a boss battle, filled with ammo, health and other goodies for players to stock up on.
Platforms that sway back and forth in a curved manner.
The player character is seen at a distance from a number of different possible perspective angles. There is generally a movable camera but it can also be in a fixed position. It most commonly refers to a viewpoint behind the player character.
The act of changing an event in the past that significantly alters further events leading up to the present. This is a major element of many stories involving time travel.
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