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Games which allow players to interact with others over the internet.
Games whose titles consist of a single word.
A game based on an anime.
A non-interactive sequence within a game most often used for plot advancement.
A digital storefront which donates some of its profits to charity.
“Indie” or “independently developed” games are video games which are developed by a studio without the support of an external publisher.
A two-dimensional image or animation overlaid into a scene. The foundation of early 2D games, making up everything from props to the player-controlled character.
Multiple endings is a term used to describe different outcomes or conclusions to a game based on the previous actions of the player.
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.
Collectibles are items such as coins, rings, gems, packages etc. that can be gathered, usually for some kind of reward, or sometimes to simply beat a level. Often (almost too often) the source of earning achievements and trophies on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Bosses are enemies that fight you at the end of a level or at a significant point in the story.
A narrative that takes an unexpected turn. Commonly, plot twists come in the form of revealing that the player character is not actually who they thought.
The player character is seen at a distance from a number of different possible perspective angles. There is generally a movable camera but it can also be in a fixed position. It most commonly refers to a viewpoint behind the player character.
The concept of affecting the universe through supernatural methods, breaking the fundamental laws of science.
Romance in video games can either be interactive, in which the player attempts to woo another character, or an unchangeable part of the story of a given game.
When a certain amount of time is given to the player to reach a goal or finish an objective.
Games officially verified by Valve to be fully playable on Steam Deck.
First-Person is a vantage point that attempts to simulate looking through a game character's eyes. It is most commonly found in first-person shooters, racing games, and visual novels, and to a lesser extent in other genres, such as RPGs, 3D platformers, and adventure games.
A digital distribution platform that focuses on providing DRM-free computer games, both old and new.
Sometimes one playable character just isn't enough.
A subscription service from Microsoft on Xbox platforms and Windows 10. Described as "Netflix for video games", users pay a monthly fee to gain access to a range of titles or buy to own them at a discount price.
Extra objects, characters, or content in a game that can only be accessed after completing a certain task such as completing the game, or by using cheat codes.
Moral dilemmas presented to the player that often have a significant effect on the story or other characters.
Murder is the act of ending the life of another living thing against its will without the sanction of a higher governmental authority, such as the casualties that result from acts of war. It is generally intentional, at least in a legal meaning, but not necessarily.
The deliberate animation of breasts, meant to titillate as a means to conform to more realistic physics.
Humans are bipedal, sapient primates capable of abstract reasoning, language, and emotions.
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.
Some games portray cutscenes as portraits of characters talking to each other.
Characters controlled by the game for players to interact with, as opposed to player characters which are controlled by whomever is playing the game.
Games released coinciding with new hardware.
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