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gaming term
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AI | branch of computer science that develops systems capable of performing complex tasks typically requiring human intelligence |
| Anime | amine is a functional group and class of organic compounds derived from ammonia |
| Console | a flat surface, panel, or cabinet containing controls, displays, or switches for monitoring and operating a system, such as a computer, vehicle, or machinery |
| Cut scene | a non-interactive sequence in a video game that temporarily interrupts gameplay to advance the story, develop characters, or show environmental changes |
| ESA | a pet that provides therapeutic benefits |
| ESRB rating | provides concise, standardized information about video game content to help parents and consumers determine age-appropriateness, typically for ages 3 and up |
| First Person Shooter | a video game subgenre centered on combat, typically featuring firearms, where the player experiences the action through the eyes of their avatar |
| FPS (Frames Per Second) | measures how many consecutive images—or "frames"—a camera captures, a computer renders, or a display shows in a single second |
| Game screens | the distinct, organized visual layouts in a video game that display the environment, user interface (UI), and game state |
| Genre | a specific category, type, or class of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter. |
| Gone Gold | a video game's primary development is finished and the master version is ready to be manufactured, reproduced, and shipped to retailers. |
| Grind | to reduce, sharpen, or polish materials by crushing or friction, often producing powder or a smooth edge |
| Janky | something of very poor quality, unreliable, broken, or run-down |
| Level | a position, rank, or intensity on a scale, or a flat, horizontal surface/plane parallel to the horizon |
| Loot | goods, money, or valuables stolen or taken by force, typically during war, riots, or chaotic situations |
| MMO | an online video game that supports a very large number of players—typically hundreds or thousands—interacting simultaneously within a shared, persistent virtual world |
| Pixels | the smallest, fundamental unit of a digital image or display, appearing as a tiny, controllable dot or square of color |
| Platform | a raised, flat structure, a declared set of principles (such as in politics), or, most commonly in technology, a foundational system (hardware or software) that supports the operation of applications, services, or other products |
| Quest | a long, difficult, and adventurous journey or effort undertaken to find, achieve, or obtain something significant |
| Realm | a community or territory ruled by a sovereign, such as a kingdom |
| RPG | a genre of games where players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting, making decisions and shaping a narrative through character progression, storytelling, and combat |
| Sprites | a supernatural, mythical being (such as a fairy, elf, or water spirit) in folklore, or a 2D bitmap image in computer graphics that moves independently on a screen, such as in video games |
| Top-down | a system where decisions, goals, and strategies are determined by top-level management or authorities and then passed down to lower-level employees |
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