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Intrattenimento, Media e Cultura Digitale - Gameplay & Mechanics

Here you will find slang for gameplay and mechanics, highlighting terms used to describe game rules, strategies, and in-game actions.

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cheese
[sostantivo]

a cheap or exploitative tactic in a game

strategia cheap, trucco sporco

strategia cheap, trucco sporco

Ex: Using cheese can be controversial in tournaments.Usare il **cheese** può essere controverso nei tornei.
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(gaming) to kill instantly with a single hit

eliminare con un solo colpo, uccidere con un solo colpo

eliminare con un solo colpo, uccidere con un solo colpo

Ex: He tried to one-shot the dragon but failed.Ha provato a **one-shot** il drago ma ha fallito.
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to feed
[Verbo]

(gaming) to die repeatedly in a game, usually helping the enemy team by giving them points or advantages

nutrire, dare vantaggio

nutrire, dare vantaggio

Ex: He was feeding so much that they lost the match.Stava **feedando** così tanto che hanno perso la partita.
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boomer shooter
[sostantivo]

a 1990s-style first-person shooter focused on fast-paced action rather than realism

sparatutto old school, gioco sparatutto classico

sparatutto old school, gioco sparatutto classico

Ex: That new game has a boomer shooter vibe.Quel nuovo gioco ha un'atmosfera **boomer shooter**.
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to choke
[Verbo]

to perform poorly or fail unexpectedly when winning or favored to win

ostacolare

ostacolare

Ex: He had an excellent season but choked when it came time to perform in the playoffs .Lei ha **chokato** quando l'obiettivo era vicino.
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to clap
[Verbo]

to defeat someone, especially in a game or competitive setting

distruggere, annientare

distruggere, annientare

Ex: I nearly clapped my opponent but missed the final shot.Ho quasi **battuto** il mio avversario ma ho mancato il tiro finale.
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(in Fortnite) to build rapid 90-degree turns repeatedly to gain height; used in the progressive form

Ex: Beginners struggle when cranking 90s.
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gamethrowing
[sostantivo]

the act of deliberately losing a game, or playing so poorly that it causes the team to lose

sabotaggio della partita, perdita intenzionale

sabotaggio della partita, perdita intenzionale

Ex: She was banned because of gamethrowing.È stata bannata a causa del **gamethrowing**.
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gib
[sostantivo]

(plural only) the body parts or organs of a game character after being blown apart

arti sparsi, resti organici

arti sparsi, resti organici

Ex: That game is famous for its over-the-top gibs.Quel gioco è famoso per i suoi **gibs** esagerati.
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to own
[Verbo]

to dominate or defeat an opponent, especially in gaming

umiliare un

umiliare un

Ex: We owned the finals without breaking a sweat .Abbiamo **dominato** le finali senza sudare.
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god mode
[sostantivo]

a state of extreme skill or invincibility, often in gaming

modalità dio, modalità invincibile

modalità dio, modalità invincibile

Ex: The boss was impossible until I hit god mode.Il capo era impossibile finché non ho attivato la **modalità dio**.
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god roll
[sostantivo]

the best possible combination of randomly rolled perks on a weapon or item in a video game

rotolo divino, combinazione perfetta

rotolo divino, combinazione perfetta

Ex: A god roll can change the whole match.Un **god roll** può cambiare l'intera partita.
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to pwn
[Verbo]

to completely defeat a rival or opponent, particularly in a video game

dominare, annientare

dominare, annientare

Ex: I thought I had a good strategy, but then he came in and just pwned my defense.Hanno **pwnato** l'altra squadra senza sforzo.
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to necro
[Verbo]

(gaming) to use necromancy or bring something back from the dead

necro, necromantare

necro, necromantare

Ex: That spell lets you necro the dead instantly.Quell'incantesimo ti permette di **necro** i morti all'istante.
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to nerf
[Verbo]

to weaken a game mechanic, ability, or character to reduce its effectiveness

indebolire, nerfare

indebolire, nerfare

Ex: The update nerfed healing across all classes.L'aggiornamento ha **nerfato** la guarigione in tutte le classi.
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to one-tap
[Verbo]

(gaming) to kill an enemy with a single shot

eliminare con un solo colpo, uccidere con un solo sparo

eliminare con un solo colpo, uccidere con un solo sparo

Ex: He bragged about one-tapping the boss instantly.Si è vantato di aver fatto **one-tap** al boss all'istante.
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quickscope
[sostantivo]

(gaming) a fast kill made with a sniper rifle immediately after scoping in

colpo rapido, mira veloce

colpo rapido, mira veloce

Ex: Everyone cheered at his final quickscope.Tutti hanno applaudito al suo **quickscope** finale.
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wombo combo
[sostantivo]

a combination of actions, often coordinated between teammates, that creates a decisive advantage in a game

combinazione decisiva, combo devastante

combinazione decisiva, combo devastante

Ex: Nothing beats a well-timed wombo combo.Niente batte un **wombo combo** ben tempestato.
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ult
[sostantivo]

the most powerful ability or move available to a character in a game

abilità suprema, suprema

abilità suprema, suprema

Ex: Every character has a unique ult that defines their playstyle .Ogni personaggio ha un **ult** unico che definisce il suo stile di gioco.
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