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Ability to play as a non-human or extraterrestrial character.
The Arilou are an alien race from the Star Control series. Their formal name are the Arilou Lalee'lay.
A Basset Hound is a small breed of dog that originated from the UK.
An alien race featured in the Mass Effect franchise. The Batarians are a disgraced race mostly isolated in a lawless area of the Galaxy known as the Terminus Systems. Conflicts with the human race have put them at odds with the Citadel Council.
A pseudo-race of humanoids, infected and transformed by cybernetic implants into mechanical zombies controlled by a Collective intelligence that seeks to absorb all life into itself.
The Jiralhanae are called Brutes by the UNSC. As a result of the expulsion of the elites from the Covenant, they serve as the primary antagonists during the events of Halo 2 and 3.
Some game characters just cannot swim. This usually means automatic death as soon as they hit the water.
The Chenjesu are an alien race from the Star Control series. They are a silicon-based, crystalline species.
The Chmmr are an alien race from the Star Control series. They are a synthesis race of the Chenjesu and the Mmrnmhrm.
Christianity is a religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus. It is also the largest religion in the world.
The Citadel Council is the governing body of the Citadel. As the authority of Citadel space, they help settle disputes between governments and maintain law and order through the use of there covert agents, The Spectres.
An enemy faction in Warframe, composed of many industrial and commercial entities that use a common language. They are more technologically advanced than the Grineer, and are ruthless in their pursuit of ancient technologies like the Warframes.
Elites, also known as Sangheili are a Covenant race in the Halo series. During Halo: Combat Evolved and the bulk of Halo 2 they are the primary antagonists. They became semi allied with the humans in Halo 3, and are in a political crisis during Halo 4, some still at war with Humanity.
Grunts are part of the Covenant Army. Due to their sheer number and low standing, they are often used as cannon fodder.
The Covenant Separatists is a group comprised of Elites, Hunters, and Grunts who learned the Truth about halo and have rebelled from the Covenant Empire.
Demogorgons are the mysterious creatures of the Upside Down that Eleven named after the monster from Dungeons & Dragons.
When developers and publishers can't resist putting themselves in their games, either in the title or actually within the game itself.
Dik-diks are small Antelope that are native to East Africa.
These prehistoric behemoths cause chaos amongst many. Unfortunately, they are extinct.
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.
In the Halo series, flying insect creatures who fight alongside the Covenant.
Some characters get drunk off of alcohol - often this is portrayed with blurred vision, impaired movement, or slurred speech.
One of the council races in the Mass Effect universe. Incredibly strong, but very slow, the Elcor have a very conservative culture, and use unique social conventions to communicate.
The Federal Investigation Bureau is a federal agency of law enforcement in the GTA universe parodying the real-life FBI.
First person hugs are a design challenge. How do you communicate a hug in a first-person game without it being super awkward?
The Fleet of Retribution is a Covenant Separatist naval battle group commanded by Ship Master Rtas 'Vadum
A hand gesture with a long and controversial history.
In the Dune universe, the Fremen are a group of people that inhabit the planet Arrakis. They are superb warriors and are the only people able to survive the harsh environment of Arrakis.
French Bulldogs are a breed of dogs that originate from France. They are one of the most popular dog breeds of today.
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