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An instantreplay is a gameplay element typically associated with sports games, and widely made popular with the Madden Franchise. Instant replays allow players to go back and view gameplay footage, occasionally from varying points of view.
It's arguably the one move that symbolizes the medium to those outside it. The ability to jump, be it onto a building, a platform, or a skull, is one of the all time most important abilities ever put in a video game.
A leaderboard is a way for players of any multi-player game to know where they rank within the game's community.
These games are based off of established licenses, such as movies, comics, or TV shows. Examples are the James Bond 007 and Spider-Man franchises.
Games that incorporate licensed music from popular bands and musicians for their soundtracks.
The Los Angeles Lakers are a professional basketball team that competes in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the NBA. They currently have 16 NBA Championships, the second most in the league, 32 Conference titles, the most in the league, and 23 Division titles. Notable Lakers include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kobe Bryant.
These are often a departure from the conventional gameplay of a game. There have also been compilations; games including only minigames. The Mario Party series has a lot of minigames, too!
The mental and emotional condition (confidence, doubt) of an individual or group with regard to the function or tasks at hand.
The NBA is North America's highest level of professional basketball.
The New York Knicks are a professional basketball team that competes in the NBA.
Characters controlled by the game for players to interact with, as opposed to player characters which are controlled by whomever is playing the game.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are a professional basketball team that competes in the NBA. They were formerly known as the Seattle Supersonics before making the move to Oklahoma City.
When a crowd is present in a game (often invisible) that does nothing more than cheer or boo, depending on the player's performance.
Games which allow players to interact with others over the internet.
Penalties are most commonly found in sports game. Penalties usually result in a loss of yards, free kick or a free shot against the team/player that was penalized. In special cases, the offending player(s) may be ejected from the game.
Who needs 2D when we've got 3D? 3D, or 3 dimensions, is what we're used to seeing in almost every game these days, letting us do all sorts of awesome stuff like run in circles!
The Portland Trailblazers are a professional basketball team that competes in the NBA. They are a member of the Northwest division of the NBA.
A position in basketball. Generally a post-player who helps the Center rebound and on defense, but can occasionally be a dominant force.
Product placement is the act of using branded products in high visibility settings inside movies and games in exchange for special consideration, financial purchases or otherwise. In recent years, it has become more apparent.
Ranked Matches are commonplace in today's online world, and offer various distinctions over un-ranked/player matches.
Old character animations used in newer games. Commonly seen in 2D fighters, annual sports title updates, and sequels appearing within the same console generation.
These men and women are present to officiate sporting events and racing games. Notable referees in the article are: Lakitu, John Madden, Punch-Out! Referee and DJ Jazzman.
Some games bought at physical stores and online retailers can be activated on Steam using its CD key. Some come with compulsory Steam activation, while for others it is optional.
A position in basketball. The shooting guard is usually a perimeter offensive weapon and secondary ball-handler.
A large mass of people. This is most commonly seen in sports games where the crowd consists of a large amount of spectators.
A gameplay mechanic which allows the player to move faster than the normal speed. Usually for a set amount of time.
Sudden Death occurs when two or more players/teams have the same score at the end of the game. It can also be a penalty that activates when a player of match is taking too long. The players will then have to get rid of each other in a hurry.
Liquid that emerges from pores and covers the skin when the body gets hot
Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team that competes in the NBA.
Unattainable or broken achievements are achievements that no longer unlock, never unlocked from the start, or require an online component to a game that no longer exists.
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