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Strategy games which encourage users to eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate.
Alternate realities are worlds that exists next to, in parallel of, or in place of our own.
Asynchronous multiplayer is a term applied to online interactions in video games where players participate in shared activity, but not concurrently. The oldest form of asynchronous multiplayer is turn-based multiplayer gameplay between two or more players that can check in and play their turn when it's convenient. Similar to play-by-mail games and, more electronically, play-by-email or play-by-post forum games.
The absence of belief in the existence of gods.
Global Warming is the rising of the Earth's temperature. As temperatures rise, ice caps melt, ocean levels rise, and climates are drastically altered.
The concept of establishing colonies and/or maintaining them either as resource nodes (as in civilization) or as part of the general game concept (Anno series, Colonization)
An in-game application that allows the user to edit or create new content. Including character customization, items customization, artwork etc...
Games which the creative minds, or rather their marketing departments, saw fit to put their name on the box.
The concept of purchasing media and having it delivered over the internet. No physical representation of this content is given, and although the content resides on the user's hard drive they are typically granted a license to the product, rather than ownership of it.
Digital distribution method for PC games. Direct2Drive is maintained and owned by Gamefly Digital Inc.
If not certain demands or conditions are met, demanding workers/citizens may revolt, demonstrate, switch sides, saboteur or stop working altogether. Does mostly occur in real-time strategy games and business simulators.
The 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 10-12.
Games that include a simulated economy which the player(s) can affect.
A digital distribution platform that focuses on providing DRM-free computer games, both old and new.
A government is a group of people who are responsible for the running of a country
Hotseat multiplayer mode allows multiple people to play the same game on one system. This generally only applies to turn based games such as Civilization IV or Advanced Wars.
Oftentimes developers will release the tools they used to create a title to the fans that play it. This Mod Support allows normal gamers to re-define their gaming experience and share their work with the public, promoting creativity and community.
Main characters in games who hold leadership positions for a nation, world or planet.
A gathering of people who believe in the same higher power(s), and follow the rules laid out by the mortals chosen to be their prophets. Video games generally try to shy away from negatively portraying real religions to avoid controversy, however they make ample use of fictional in-game religions.
Classic form of numbering that gives things a more regal feel.
Scaleform is a software development kit used to integrate Flash based user interfaces with game engines.
Forced labor, indentured servitude, humans relegated to property. One of the greatest affronts to individual freedom. Some games employ this as a gameplay mechanic or a major story point.
Games that for some reason or another, include a slip cover. Usually Collectors Editions or first run games.
A digital distribution service owned by Valve Corporation. Originally created to distribute Valve's own games, Steam has since become the de facto standard for digital distribution of PC games.
A "Tech Tree" is a concept used mainly in strategy and role playing games. Unlocking a node in the tree generally unlocks some effect (example: a new ability in a role playing game or new unit in a strategy game). Unlocking a parent node allows access to its child nodes.
You think that single peasant, waving his scythe, is by himself? Think again: he just REPRESENTS what is likely a throng of bloodthirsty farmer types.
Vikings were the seafaring people in Scandinavia between 800 - 1050.
Xfire is a downloadable instant messenger client and Digital Download Store for Windows. It is targeted at gamers and has many features related to gaming.
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