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A dark power that is usually the cause for the world's strife. The curse can only be broken after the protagonist (or band of protagonists) defeats several dangerous trials.
A creature with characteristics of both a human and an arachnid, most often a spider or scorpion.
Betrayal is when a person breaks the trust and faith that others have placed in them.
Blight Wolves are wolves that have been infected by the Blight.
Whether it's a hero's turn to the dark side or a villain becoming a hero, it's usually unexpected and will bring a whole new moral dimension to the story. Sometimes, they change they sides more than once.
The ultimate enemy and primordial source of all evil. In Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Fantasy universe.
The Imperium's great enemy, the Chaos Space Marines, are the Adeptus Astartes that turned their back on the Emperor in exchange for the powers of Chaos.
Brought to Al-Khali by the disfigured Bishop Maltheus St. Claire, their innocence were meant to protect them against the Saracen "Infidels". Instead they were massacred, and their souls now linger in eternal damnation within the walls of Jericho.
The Chozo Ghost is a guardian entitiy that protects areas on Tallon IV. While Samus does have affiliations with the Chozo, these ghosts cannot differentiate between friend and foe.
Video game controversy revolves mostly around the psychological effects that games with graphic violence or sexual content in them can have on players. Other sources of controversy can range from racism, sexism, politics, or religion.
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.
Law makers and fat cats who will sell the population down the river just to gain more power and money.
Crooked Cops work both sides of the law for their own benefit.
Currency has all forms in video games. It is used to buy characters, vehicles, weapons, and more.
The Dark Eldar are a Kindred of the Eldar, an ancient and advanced race of elf-like humanoids. They were introduced to the Dawn of War franchise with the most recent release (besides the pending Dawn of War 2) with Dawn of War: Soulstorm
Elves who have often been corrupted in some manner, changing their skin tone and leaving them with a predisposition towards evil. Sometimes called "Drow".
Games that look at the darker side of fairy tales. American McGee's Alice is an excellent example of one.
Darkness is used in games to restrict access, increase tension, or just to set a mood. Often the player has access to a light source that can mitigate its effect.
The fallen knights of New Londo, now agents of Darkstalker Kaathe and hunters of precious Humanity.
The depressing death metal clan in the Brütal Legend universe.
Company owned by tycoon giant Leland Monroe. It is one of the main focuses of the arson cases in L.A. Noire.
Items that prove innocence or guilt.
Evil Monks are mainly recurring henchmen of evil in the original Painkiller game. Evil Monks also appear in many other games, especially those with a horror theme. Evil monks are often heard ominously chanting, usually in a foreign language.
Fascism is a extremist totalitarian, nationalistic political ideology. Within video games, various fascist regimes are often portrayed as the enemy within the Second World War.
Literally meaning "black film," film noir is a term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas. This unique style of storytelling and cinematography is often incorporated into video games.
The First Order is the villainous successor to the Galactic Empire in the Star Wars series.
The Galactic Empire was the galactic government established by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine in the Star Wars Universe.
Genlocks are the most numerous breed of darkspawn.
Grave Diggers are basic infantry from the Drowing Doom faction. They carry sharp objects and are typically led by a Bride.
The greatest of all of Nurgle's Daemons, the Great Unclean One is a hideous but jovial monstrosity that radiates disease with its very presence.
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