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"LAN" is short for "Local Area Network," which is exactly as it sounds. Setting up a LAN allows players to join together locally in multiplayer games through a small, computer network rather than through the internet.
Sequels that have the player controlling a different character than the preceding game(s).
Characters controlled by the game for players to interact with, as opposed to player characters which are controlled by whomever is playing the game.
A USB haptic mouse replacement peripheral. The name comes from the fact that the falcon is the predator of the mouse.
Radioactive particles in the air released by a nuclear explosion.
Games which allow players to interact with others over the internet.
Games with achievements or trophies that can only be obtained while playing online multiplayer.
OnLive was a cloud gaming service offering video game streaming through a user's computer, smartphone, or TV.
When the routine mission goes horribly wrong, and all your so-called "experienced" teammates bite the dust. You, the rookie, survive of course.
Optional Censorship gives one the ability to remove or obscure content that is possibly offensive or objectionable.
Overheating in video games involves guns and vehicles experiencing an increase in temperature leading to reduced efficiency or accuracy, damage or even destruction.
Denoting events or phenomena such as aliens or psychic abilities that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding.
The 2009 Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) took place at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle, Washington on September 4-6.
Console games that derive from a past PC exclusive release, either due to popular demand or poor sales.
Persistent bullet holes allows players to shoot holes into walls without them disappearing right away. This feature added realism to first person shooters, as well as the ability to draw smiley faces.
Anything that can be picked up and used temporarly. Basically any item that is optional but can be used to an advantage.
To strike someone physically using a handgun-type weapon.
Player versus Player, commonly abbreviated as PvP, is a gaming term that originated in MMOs to refer to gameplay in which players fight against other player controlled characters.
The online service used on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita.
Trophies are an incentive-based system for the completion of various objective in PS3, Vita, and PS4 titles.
Enemies rushing off cliffs in order to get the protagonist or enemies that are sent to the abyss by the protagonist.
Swearing, cursing, call it what you want. It is an expression of anger or frustration, in most cases.
A way of attempting to control a population via media.
Psychic abilities are featured in many different video games and in many forms, from the PSI powers of Ness from Earthbound to the mind-reading abilities of Psycho Mantis from Metal Gear Solid.
Psychopaths are noted for generally lacking a conscience, getting enjoyment from various forms of destruction, and an inability to learn from their mistakes.
Radial Menus are menus that appear in a circular pattern to display the options the player has.
A physics system used to procedurally generate body movement similar to rag dolls.
Ranked Matches are commonplace in today's online world, and offer various distinctions over un-ranked/player matches.
The act of forcing someone to engage in sexual activity against her or his will. Generally considered one of the worst things one human being can do to another.
Being able to fire bullets in quick succession. In earlier video games, often acquired as a power-up.
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