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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.
When the player character (re)visits a certain area or location that was also present in a previous game, or visited later on in the same game, with some alterations.
A member of the protagonist's group who is spontaneous and unpredictable. This is usually for comedic reasons or shock value.
Decapitation is the removal of the head of a person or animal.
The concept of purchasing media and having it delivered over the internet. No physical representation of this content is given, and although the content resides on the user's hard drive they are typically granted a license to the product, rather than ownership of it.
An Easter Egg is an intentionally hidden cheat or hidden content in a video game, also known as a "secret".
Content released frequently, every release contains a small portion of a whole story.
See? The exploiting, soulless people who run the video game industry DO care about their fans!
Freeware games are those which have their full versions legally free to download or otherwise obtain.
Hypnosis is a trance-like mental state that can be achieved with a number of different techniques.
Games in which the two main protagonists are of different species.
A gameplay mechanic allowing players to store their items and freely carry them around.
A partner is someone in a duo that shares the same status and/or billing. In video games, you often switch from one to the other because they have different strengths and weaknesses.
Point and click is an interface featured in a specific kind of adventure game, where players click on objects and characters to interact with them.
Police are paid protectors who enforce the law through legal use of force. They are supposed to help ensure public safety and social order. Their motto is to protect and to serve.
Someone who is trying to be elected as the President of a country, like the United States. They have speeches, debate with other candidates, and even kiss babies to gain the highest office in the land.
Main characters in games who hold leadership positions for a nation, world or planet.
Branch of the U.S. government responsible for the personal protection of the President of the United States, the president's family, and other important government officials and dignitaries. They also investigate crimes of financial fraud and identity theft.
Sidekicks, different from partners, are less powerful, less important characters who support the main protagonist and generally stick by their side.
Games with characters that sing.
These games are designed to be played by one person, and one person only.
When a musical performance happens in a game, often this is used for comedic purposes.
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Games whose main character is so egotistical that the whole game just HAS to be named after them.
Voice Acting is the art of providing voices for characters in games, television shows, films, radio programs, and other forms of media.
War is a series of organized conflicts carried on by force of arms between two or more nations or groups. Whether it never changes or has already changed is up for debate.
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