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Action RPG (Action Role-Playing Game), also known as ARPG, refers to RPGs (role-playing games) that use direct, real-time, reflex-oriented, action combat systems, instead of the more abstract turn-based or menu-based battle systems.
Items placed oh so close by, yet require traversing half the map and finding secret entrances to find
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 game automatically saves for you when you reach certain points. Implemented in order to reduce frustration for forgetful savers.
The gristly remains of other player's deaths, often showing the last few seconds of their life
A long, usually ominous hallway leading into a boss fight.
The most prestigious awards in the British videogame calender, the BAFTA Video Game Award honour the achievements of the best game developers and their games.
English language video games are predominantly written in American English--even for non-American English speaking territories--as the US accounts for the biggest demographic of video game players, and it is often viewed as being unnecessary to cover both forms of English.
The ability for a player to control the motion and direction of the in-game camera.
When the player's death is addressed and integrated in-game as a part of the player's continuing story. This often involves reincarnation of sorts, or the player continues by moving on to a different character.
Character Creation refers to characters created by players themselves, rather than developers.
Multiplayer system where a player enters another player's world as an enemy
Limited editions of games that include extra "perks" like Making of DVDs and a nice and shiny tin with extra box art
Games which have served as the basis of a comic book or vice versa.
A patch that is issued before/or the first day the game is out.
Diseases are medical conditions that have a negative effect on one's body. Some games revolves around a disease.
The ability to dodge an attack, making the player untouchable for a brief period.
Downloadable Content adds new features and content to already-distributed video games via the Internet. Examples include new maps for FPS games, new songs for rhythm games, and new cars for racing games.
The twentieth Electronic Entertainment Expo took place June 10-12, 2014 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.
Frequently seen in RPGs and Fighting games, The EHI helps players calculate the current health of opponents.
The accent of someone traditionally from England. Not to be confused with Welsh or Scottish, which are totally different despite being sometimes referred to as simply "British" accent.
Faux Europe is the concept of a highly stylized setting inspired by a period of European history that often features fantastic elements such as magic or steampunk technology. A prime example of a game featuring a faux European setting is Valkyria Chronicles.
Games that feature an antagonist--someone who opposes the game's protagonist--that is a woman.
A foggy door that usually reveals a boss fight. Players are advised to be prepared before stepping through.
The sixth annual trade fair, once again held in Cologne, Germany. It takes place between the 13th and the 17th of August, 2014.
Picking the gender of your character can help immerse you in the game world. Sometimes this leads to different abilities in-game, sometimes it means nothing at all.
Giant rats are like regular rats but significantly bigger. Giant rats are the first enemy in many role playing games.
Greatest hits is a general term for re-releases of games which have sold a certain number of copies, as part of a program managed by the console manufacturer.
A certain amount of frames (or time) where the player cannot be damaged, usually after taking an action such as dodging or rolling
A heavily armored soldier in the service of a lord or cause. Typically a champion of good and a defender of the innocent.
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