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A large omnivorous mammal that can be white, brown, or black. Despite their ferociousness, they are also associated with being soft and cuddly, as in teddy bears. Bears are also known to eat stairs. Scientists say that because "bears eat stairs" rhymes the bears are naturally inclined to do so.
Necessary to sustain life in organic creatures, the crimson fluid known as blood tends to make appearances when the body's structure is compromised in some way, a very, very common occurrence in videogames.
A boss fight is a culminating challenge that pits the player against one or more enemies representing a greater threat and/or difficulty than those previously faced. These scenarios typically feature unique antagonists.
The Art of tracking down criminals and the wanted like for a cash reward.
Bullet time is a gameplay mechanic that allows players to slow down time. Depending on the game itself, the player often slows down along with the world around them, however occasionally the player can simply move at normal speed while the game world continues to slow.
Some game characters just cannot swim. This usually means automatic death as soon as they hit the water.
CQC and CQB are close range combat techniques.
Crafting allows players to create their own items with the correct ingredients. It is used mainly in MMOs and RPGs.
Currency has all forms in video games. It is used to buy characters, vehicles, weapons, and more.
Environments cycle between day and night, often with effects on other aspects of the game.
A ruminant mammal with antlers and hooves of the family Cervidae.
Sometimes you want a challenge, sometimes you wanna coast.
The twenty-second annual Electronic Entertainment Expo took place June 14-16, 2016 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.
The twenty-third annual Electronic Entertainment Expo took place June 13-15, 2017 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.
The twenty-fourth Electronic Entertainment Expo was held June 12-14, 2018 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.
Enemy distraction is a mechanic that allows the player to make enemies change their attention elsewhere by creating a diversion.
A digital distribution platform operated by Epic Games.
Flashbacks take a player into a flashback sequence. Often playable, but not always.
When a game has you picking flowers or plants as part of the game mechanic, such as for alchemy components or quest items.
Games in which vehicles do not have infinite fuel and that may require the player to refill the gas tank in order to continue driving or piloting.
Health is a value that gauges how much damage players can take in a game before they die or pass out. Also known as life in some games. Health is usually represented by a bar or a percentage instead of an exact amount. Found in most non sport games
A concept where players have the ability to conceal themselves from enemies. Common hiding places in games include closets, lockers, or even just crouching in the shadows.
Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
Pursuing and killing or capturing wild animals for sport or food.
Whether it be a close up shotgun blast, far away sniper rifle, explosive, or backstab, the "one hit kill" is a popular kill strategy. Usually hard to master and even harder to avoid, the instant kill is loved and hated by gamers everywhere.
These are the characters who prefer to walk through life without anyone by their side, even though many times they will still wind up as part of a team. They tend to be rough around the edges in order to try and push others away.
This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
Marriage is when characters, typically a pair of them, are joined in loving (or not so loving) matrimony!
From Beat-em-ups to fighting games to modern FPS, one dude hitting another has made an enjoyable pastime.
Characters controlled by the game for players to interact with, as opposed to player characters which are controlled by whomever is playing the game.
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