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Game » consists of 2 releases. Released Oct 09, 2007
Achievements are extra challenges added into video games that sometimes carry a point value or unlock bonus material, and are sometimes solely for bragging rights.
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, commonly refers to the programmed behaviors of NPCs in a game, whether it's the fact that a soldier takes cover behind a wall in Gears of War, or that townspeople cheer upon your arrival to their village in Fable.
Battery Charge is the amount of energy left in an energy based weapon, and usually determines how many more shots you can fire before the weapon depletes.
A game in which the object is for each team to retrieve the opponent's flag and return it to their own base. Typically used in multiplayer first-person shooter games.
An alien species in Star Wars, most known for being Thrawn's species.
In the Star Wars Universe, the Clone Wars, conflicts between the Galactic Republic's Clone Army and the Confederacy of Independent Systems' Droid Army, were the backbone of all events to come. Unknown to most at the time, Darth Sidious controlled both sides and used the conflict to gain power in the Galactic Senate, eventually using the Clones to form his army of Stormtroopers.
A Multiplayer game mode where two opposing teams battle for flags, bases, or outposts
A sight placed on the HUD used to aim and provide a point of reference to the player when looking and interacting with the game world. Although they often aim weapons, they have a variety of uses and have appeared in many games in many different forms.
The main line of distinction between victory or failure in video games, death is the process of a biological being ceasing to be alive.
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.
The concept of seemingly religious phenomena being explained as the work of alien civilizations.
The 2007 E3 Media & Business Summit took place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California on July 11-13.
We all know that explosions will get you to buy a game. This is why you want stuff blowing up on your game cover!
Receiving damage or dying as a result of falling.
It's not just for airplanes anymore: Game mascots and MMO players alike have taken to the skies. Players can use flight to quickly navigate large levels, find hidden items, or take opponents down.
An iconic Dark Side Force power made famous by Emperor Palpatine that entails generating blasts of lightning from one's fingertips.
Taking place in the Star Wars Universe, the Galactic Civil War was a conflict fought between the Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance. The Galactic Civil War was featured in many Star Wars games and other media and is one of the most richly realized stories in the history of entertainment.
The Galactic Empire was the galactic government established by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine in the Star Wars Universe.
Whether it be Mario vs. Bowser, Jedi vs. Sith, Link vs. Ganon, or Elves vs. Orcs, the forces of good are in an eternal battle with the hordes of evil.
A style of play in multiplayer gaming with the purpose of annoying, irritating and angering other players.
A feature in many curtain fire games, the point where a character can be hit is a different size than the character itself. Whether this zone is visible or not (it varies from game to game), it allows players to dodge bullet patterns that would otherwise be impossible.
The Jedi consists of individuals capable of using the Force. They are the protectors of peace and stability in the galaxy.
Kill Stealing involves a player killing another player's target in order to gain his or her "prize". These include loot, experience points, a point score, etc.
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.
The ability to control the direction and/or behavior of lightning; this may also be connected with the ability to generate lightning. Many games involve characters with lightning element attacks. These are unique because of their potency with water.
Lock On is a game mechanic that allows the player to automatically center the character's aim on a target, usually done with a toggle or a press of a button.
An extremely dangerous and expensive Droid model designed to fight alongside and protect General Grievous and other important Separatist figures. Skilled enough to challenge Jedi in combat.
A race of warriors in the Star Wars universe.
Some creatures have three or more arms, making them able to do more tasks at the same time than ones who only have two or less.
Occurs when a player kills an enemy using a sniper rifle without the aid of the scope. Generally in FPS games, sniper rifles are not equipped with crosshairs, thus making this feat impressive.
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