computational systems that control Non-Player Characters (NPCs), simulate decision-making, and drive dynamic game environments

games developed in a distinct Japanese animation style or titles with narrative and character archetypes directly inspired by Japanese animation (anime) and manga.

a specialized electronic computer designed primarily for interactive gaming

the primary trade organization and lobbying group for the U.S. video game industry

assigns age and content ratings to video games in the United States, Canada, and Mexico

A First-Person Shooter (FPS) is a video game genre focused on weapon-based combat viewed directly through the eyes of the player character.

the distinct visual environments or states displayed to the player

classifications based primarily on core gameplay mechanics, player interaction, and objectives

the primary development cycle is complete and the master copy of the game is finalized for manufacturing and digital release

the act of repeating the same gameplay tasks over and over again to gain resources, experience points (XP), or in-game currency

a game that is unpolished, awkward, or functionally buggy.

a distinct, bounded space where a player attempts to complete specific objectives to progress

any virtual items, currency, equipment, or cosmetics acquired by a player as a reward for progressing, defeating enemies, or completing quests.

a genre of video game designed to connect thousands of players simultaneously in a single persistent virtual world over the internet

the smallest individual unit of color that makes up a digital image on a screen.

the hardware system or digital ecosystem used to play or develop video games

a defined objective or task a player must complete to progress and earn rewards

a self-contained digital domain, server, or fictional universe

a video game genre where the player assumes the role of a character in a fictional setting

a 2D bitmap image or animation that is integrated into a larger scene

a camera angle positioned above the action, looking down on the player’s character

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Term	Definition
AI	computational systems that control Non-Player Characters (NPCs), simulate decision-making, and drive dynamic game environments
Anime	games developed in a distinct Japanese animation style or titles with narrative and character archetypes directly inspired by Japanese animation (anime) and manga.
Console	a specialized electronic computer designed primarily for interactive gaming
ESA	the primary trade organization and lobbying group for the U.S. video game industry
ESRB Rating	assigns age and content ratings to video games in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
First Person Shooter	A First-Person Shooter (FPS) is a video game genre focused on weapon-based combat viewed directly through the eyes of the player character.
FPS (Frames Per Second	how smooth the game looks
Game screens	the distinct visual environments or states displayed to the player
Genre	classifications based primarily on core gameplay mechanics, player interaction, and objectives
Gone Gold	the primary development cycle is complete and the master copy of the game is finalized for manufacturing and digital release
Grind	the act of repeating the same gameplay tasks over and over again to gain resources, experience points (XP), or in-game currency
Janky	a game that is unpolished, awkward, or functionally buggy.
Level	a distinct, bounded space where a player attempts to complete specific objectives to progress
Loot	any virtual items, currency, equipment, or cosmetics acquired by a player as a reward for progressing, defeating enemies, or completing quests.
MMO	a genre of video game designed to connect thousands of players simultaneously in a single persistent virtual world over the internet
Pixels	the smallest individual unit of color that makes up a digital image on a screen.
Platform	the hardware system or digital ecosystem used to play or develop video games
Quest	a defined objective or task a player must complete to progress and earn rewards
Realm	a self-contained digital domain, server, or fictional universe
RPG	a video game genre where the player assumes the role of a character in a fictional setting
Sprites	a 2D bitmap image or animation that is integrated into a larger scene
Top-down	a camera angle positioned above the action, looking down on the player’s character

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