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Amiibo is Nintendo's NFC figurine and card program that works across multiple games. Amiibo work natively with the Nintendo Wii U via the NFC reader in the Wii U GamePad and the New Nintendo 3DS. In 2015, Nintendo will release an accessory for the original Nintendo 3DS that lets players use Amiibo on it as well.
Anthropomorphism is the concept of an object, concept or character that has human qualities or traits, such as speech, a level of intelligence similar or higher than a human's and self consciousness. "Anthro" means "of human" and related to the concept of humanity.
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.
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.
Typically offered through optional items or specific characters, glass cannons are play-styles focused on greatly increased damage output at the cost of low defenses and/or health.
Pokémon that are considered rare and valuable, and often, very powerful.
The ability to float through the air without the aid of a mechanical device such as a jetpack, or the usual biological aids, such as wings.
Mega Evolution is a new type of evolution that debuted in Pokémon X and Y, in which specific Pokémon can become new, more powerful evolutions.
Misanthropy is the hatred and fear of human beings and humanity in general.
When a character that the player fights as a boss is playable elsewhere.
Pokémon are creatures that inhabit the Pokémon universe and can be captured and trained for battle.
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.
The idea of deriving a feeling of pleasure through inflicting pain or suffering on another living being.
Shadow Pokemon are new mechanic featured debuting in the two Pokemon games, Pokemon Colosseum and Pokemon XD.
The ability to manipulate objects with one's mind. Telekinesis is often displayed as an incredibly powerful ability.
A common Water-type move in Pokémon games.
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