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gaming terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AI | computational algorithms and techniques used to create dynamic, responsive behavior in non-player characters (NPCs) and environments, rather than "true" human-like intelligence |
| anime | interactive, character-driven titles featuring a distinct Japanese animation art style |
| console | a specialized computer device designed primarily for interactive gaming, outputting video and audio signals to a display like a television or monitor |
| cut scene | a non-interactive sequence that interrupts gameplay to advance the story, provide context, or display dramatic events |
| ESA | the primary U.S. trade association representing the video game industry |
| ESRB rating | provides concise, impartial information about the age-appropriateness and content of video games in North America |
| First person shooter | a video game genre focused on weapon-based combat, where the player experiences the action directly through the eyes of the character |
| FPS(frames per second) | how many, individual, consecutive images your computer or console produces and displays on the screen every second |
| game screens | the visual interfaces displayed to players, encompassing everything from initial loading, menus, and the Heads-Up Display (HUD) to in-game cinematics |
| genre | a classification system that groups video games based on their core gameplay mechanics, player objectives, and interaction patterns rather than their visual style, setting, or narrative theme. |
| gone gold | signifies that the main development is finished, and the final version is ready for mass production, duplication, and shipping to retailers. |
| grind | the repetitive, often monotonous, action of performing the same tasks—such as killing enemies, gathering resources, or completing quests—to gain experience points (XP), currency, or rare items |
| janky | a state of being unpolished, broken, or awkward |
| level | a distinct, contained space or stage within a game that a player must navigate to complete specific objectives, such as reaching a goal, defeating enemies, or solving puzzles |
| loot | virtual items, currency, or resources players acquire by defeating enemies, completing quests, or opening chests, designed to enhance character abilities and progression. |
| MMO | a video game that allows thousands of players to interact simultaneously within a shared, persistent virtual world over the internet. |
| pixels | the smallest controllable, individual units of color—or "picture elements"—arranged in a grid to form images on a screen |
| Platform | the specific hardware or software environment—such as a console, PC, or mobile device—that enables a video game to operate, run, and be played. |
| quest | a designated task or series of tasks a player-controlled character must complete to achieve a specific goal |
| realm | a distinct, separate world, server, or dimension within a game, often characterized by its own player community, rules, and unique environment. |
| RPG | a video game genre where you take on the role of a specific character and guide them through a story. |
| sprites | a two-dimensional bitmap graphic—such as a character, item, or enemy—that is integrated into a larger 2D or 3D scene |
| top-down | a genre using a camera angle positioned directly above the action, looking down on the player character and environment |
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