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Game » consists of 17 releases. Released Jun 29, 1998
The main line of distinction between victory or failure in video games, death is the process of a biological being ceasing to be alive.
Voice actors don't always get an NPC to represent them. Sometimes voices have no visible speaker.
A divekick is a gravity-defying move found in many fighting games that allows an airborne fighter to propel themselves downward at their opponent at a high rate of speed.
The 1999 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles California on May 13-15.
The 2001 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 17-19.
Electronic music is one of the broadest classifications of music, and has been a staple of video game soundtracks since the 90s. The genre's main trait is the use of electronic instruments.
When a song is played over the end-credits, often by a famous artist.
The World Fighting Game Championships in all but name. Since 2000, the Evolution Championship Series has been the most prominent fighting game tournament event. It features the best players from all over the world.
Experience Points are part of a character advancement system commonly found in RPGs. These points are generally gained by defeating an enemy or completing a task.
A person that grew up in the wilderness without any form of social contact with a civilized society. Such a person displays behavior and mannerisms learned from living in the wild.
A flawless victory is a victory in which the winning player has incurred no loss of health, or in other uses, like Unreal Tournament III or Fury, no points scored against the winning team.
A full-screen attack hits the opponent no matter where they are. Often used by characters suffering from SNK Boss Syndrome.
Game Over originally appeared in pinball machines, and later, arcade machines. When players lose at a game, it is game over.
A character or a disembodied voice will say the name of the video game. Depending on the mood of the game, this could range from shouting the game's name to ominously whispering it.
Games that have been used as the basis for motion pictures.
A grapple is a maneuver in which one character grabs an enemy and usually throws or damages the enemy. Most grapples occur in fighting games.
A grappler is a combatant in a fighting game whose best attack strategies usually revolve around throwing their opponents around the stage.
Gravity is a physical phenomenon, specifically the mutual attraction between all objects in the universe. In a gaming setting, gravity determines the relationship between the player and the "ground," preventing the player or game objects from flying off into space, and hopefully acting in a predictable/realistic manner.
Greatest hits is a general term for re-releases of games which have sold a certain number of copies, as part of a program managed by the console manufacturer.
The Greek alphabet is one of the oldest proper alphabets, having been in use since the 9th century B.C.
A precise button press while guarding from a combo that allows you to cancel that combo and counter attack.
Guard Crush is a mechanic in Fighting Games where a player/AI opponent blocks too much and making a character to open to use another attack.
A form of gauge seen in some fighting games. As a character guards against attacks, the meter depletes. The guard is broken if the meter empties.
A ball of energy fired from the palms.
Taunts that may cause damage to people or property.
Health is a value that gauges how much damage players can take in a game before they die or pass out. Also known as life in some games. Health is usually represented by a bar or a percentage instead of an exact amount. Found in most non sport games
Almost a common thing in Fighting Games where player 2 or 1 inserts the coins, pressing start or entering the online lobby when the player 1 or 2 is playing arcade mode or training mode in modern days.
In many games there is a ranking system, the players with the highest point value are listed in a "high score" table.
While the original Japanese Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku literally translates to "Tornado Whirlwind Foot"; Hurricane Kick is the commonly accepted name for this Street Fighter move.
Complete move list for character actions that are already in the game itself. Usually accessed via pause menu.
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