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Spellen - Videogame Termen

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met videogame-termen zoals "avatar", "frag" en "noob".

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achievement
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a reward in some video games that is obtained after completing specific, often challenging tasks

prestatie, beloning

prestatie, beloning

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avatar
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an image that is the representation of a player in a game or an account on social media

avatar, virtueel personage

avatar, virtueel personage

Ex: She chose a cute animal as her avatar for the social media platform .Ze koos een schattig dier als haar **avatar** voor het sociale mediaplatform.
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to camp
[werkwoord]

(of a character in a video game) to hide or stay in one spot for an extended period of time in order to remain safe or to ambush other players

kamperen, op de loer liggen

kamperen, op de loer liggen

Ex: The defensive team decided to camp near the bomb site , setting up barricades and traps to thwart the attacking team 's advances .Het verdedigende team besloot te **kamperen** bij de bomlocatie, door barricades en vallen op te zetten om de opmars van het aanvallende team te dwarsbomen.
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cross-play
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a feature in some computer games that enables the participants across the world to play a game together regardless of having different platforms, operating systems, or consoles

cross-play, interoperabiliteit tussen platforms

cross-play, interoperabiliteit tussen platforms

Ex: It ’s great that this game allows cross-play because now I can play with my cousin , even though he 's using a different platform .Het is geweldig dat dit spel **cross-play** mogelijk maakt omdat ik nu met mijn neef kan spelen, ook al gebruikt hij een ander platform.
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cutscene
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a non-interactive scene in a video game that is usually shown when the player levels up, dies, or reaches another chapter of the game to develop the plot of the game

cutscene, tussenscène

cutscene, tussenscène

Ex: We skipped the cutscene because we had already seen it during our last playthrough .We hebben de **cutscene** overgeslagen omdat we die tijdens onze laatste playthrough al hadden gezien.
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Easter egg
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a message, reference, or feature that is intentionally hidden by the directors of a movie, developers of a game, or writers of a book, etc. for the sake of amusement

paasei, verborgen boodschap

paasei, verborgen boodschap

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experience point
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a point awarded to a player who has passed a level, accomplished a mission, collected a particular item, or defeated a specific enemy in a computer game

ervaringspunt, XP-punt

ervaringspunt, XP-punt

Ex: Every time I complete a mission, I get XP to improve my character.Elke keer dat ik een missie voltooi, krijg ik **ervaringspunten** om mijn personage te verbeteren.
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to frag
[werkwoord]

to kill an enemy in a shooting game

fraggen, elimineren

fraggen, elimineren

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gold farming
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the practice of devoting long hours into playing a specific game in order to collect in-game currency and related assets and make money by selling them to other players

goudboerderij, goud verbouwen

goudboerderij, goud verbouwen

Ex: After a few weeks of gold farming, she had enough currency to buy the rarest items in the game .Na een paar weken **goud farming** had ze genoeg valuta om de zeldzaamste items in het spel te kopen.
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level
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(in computer games) an area that the player has access to as they take on an objective

niveau

niveau

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to level up
[werkwoord]

(of a player's character) to advance to the next level in terms of strength, ability, etc.

een niveau omhooggaan, niveau stijgen

een niveau omhooggaan, niveau stijgen

Ex: The thief leveled up after mastering the art of pickpocketing , becoming more adept at stealing valuable items undetected .De dief **levelde op** na het beheersen van de kunst van zakkenrollen, en werd vaardiger in het stelen van waardevolle items onopgemerkt.
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pwnage
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the fact or act of completely defeating a rival or enemy in a video game

dominantie, vernietiging

dominantie, vernietiging

Ex: The way he took out that boss without breaking a sweat was pure pwnage.De manier waarop hij die baas versloeg zonder moeite te doen was pure **pwnage**.
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to pwn
[werkwoord]

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

domineren, vernietigen

domineren, vernietigen

Ex: I thought I had a good strategy, but then he came in and just pwned my defense.Ik dacht dat ik een goede strategie had, maar toen kwam hij binnen en **pwned** gewoon mijn verdediging.
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replayability
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(particularly of a computer game or music) worthy of playing more than once

herspeelbaarheid, waarde van herhaling

herspeelbaarheid, waarde van herhaling

Ex: The movie was n't that good , but it has replayability since I can watch it over and over without getting bored .De film was niet zo goed, maar hij heeft **herspeelbaarheid** omdat ik hem keer op keer kan bekijken zonder verveeld te raken.
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replayable
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

a quality in video games that makes them worth experiencing more than once

herspeelbaar, de moeite waard om opnieuw te ervaren

herspeelbaar, de moeite waard om opnieuw te ervaren

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to respawn
[werkwoord]

(of a video game character) to come back to life after having been killed

herleven,  weer verschijnen

herleven, weer verschijnen

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shoot-'em-up
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a computer game) involving a lot of shooting and bloodshed

intensief schietend, vol schietpartijen

intensief schietend, vol schietpartijen

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gamer
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who plays video games

speler, gamer

speler, gamer

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console
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an electronic device used for playing video games on a television or display screen

console, spelconsole

console, spelconsole

Ex: They spent the weekend playing multiplayer games on their consoles.Ze brachten het weekend door met het spelen van multiplayer-games op hun **consoles**.
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triple-A
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a high-quality, high-budget video game developed by a major company with extensive resources

triple-A-spel, AAA-spel

triple-A-spel, AAA-spel

Ex: I ca n’t wait to play the latest triple-A that just came out this week .Ik kan niet wachten om de nieuwste **triple-A** te spelen die deze week is uitgekomen.
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an internet and gaming term used to indicate that a person is temporarily not available or not actively participating in an online activity or game because they are not physically present at their computer or keyboard

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area of effect
[Zinsdeel]

the range or radius of an action or ability that affects multiple targets within a specified area in video games or role-playing games

Ex: Be careful when you cast that ability , it has area of effect that could hit your teammates .
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bullet sponge
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

enemies or characters that have an excessive amount of health or resilience, often requiring players to expend a large number of bullets or attacks to defeat them

kogelspons, kogeltank

kogelspons, kogeltank

Ex: I do n't mind challenging fights , but sometimes the bullet sponge enemies just feel like they 're wasting my time .Ik heb geen probleem met uitdagende gevechten, maar soms voelen **kogelspons**-vijanden gewoon alsof ze mijn tijd verspillen.
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camping
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a gaming term used to describe the strategy of staying in one location or area for an extended period, often to gain an advantage or to ambush opponents

campen, campstrategie

campen, campstrategie

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cheesing
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of using tactics or strategies in a video game that exploit weaknesses or loopholes in the game mechanics to gain an advantage over opponents

kaas maken, kaas tactiek

kaas maken, kaas tactiek

Ex: The community started discussing how to stop cheesing from becoming a common strategy in the game.De gemeenschap begon te bespreken hoe te voorkomen dat **cheesing** een veelgebruikte strategie in het spel wordt.
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world
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an environment visualized or created, especially in a video game

wereld, universum

wereld, universum

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gamification
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the process of incorporating game-like elements and mechanics, such as points, rewards, leaderboards, challenges, and progress tracking, into non-game contexts

gamificatie, spelificatie

gamificatie, spelificatie

Ex: Gamification has made my morning workout routine more fun, as I get points for every exercise completed.**Gamificatie** heeft mijn ochtendworkoutroutine leuker gemaakt, omdat ik punten krijg voor elke voltooide oefening.
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gaming
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of playing video games or other interactive media, typically on a computer, console, or mobile device, for entertainment, recreation, or competition

gamen, videogames

gamen, videogames

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loot box
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a virtual item in a video game that can be purchased with real money or in-game currency and contains random rewards, such as virtual items, currency, or other in-game bonuses

buitkist, beloningskist

buitkist, beloningskist

Ex: After a few hours of playing, I earned a loot box, but it didn’t have anything useful.Na een paar uur spelen heb ik een **lootbox** verdiend, maar er zat niets nuttigs in.
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microtransaction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small financial transaction typically made within a video game or other software application, often using real-world currency or virtual currency, for the purpose of acquiring virtual goods or other in-game benefits

microtransactie, in-app aankoop

microtransactie, in-app aankoop

Ex: I did n’t want to buy any microtransactions, but the limited-time offer was too tempting .Ik wilde geen **microtransacties** kopen, maar het aanbod voor beperkte tijd was te verleidelijk.
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mouse potato
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who spends excessive amounts of time using a computer, particularly for activities such as browsing the internet, playing video games, or engaging in social media

computerverslaafde, muisaardappel

computerverslaafde, muisaardappel

Ex: I used to be a mouse potato, but now I try to spend more time outside and less time in front of a screen .Ik was vroeger een **muisaardappel**, maar nu probeer ik meer tijd buiten door te brengen en minder tijd voor een scherm.
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multi-user
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a computer system or software application) designed for use by more than one person at the same time

meerdere gebruikers, multiuser

meerdere gebruikers, multiuser

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nerf
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of reducing the power or effectiveness of a weapon, ability, or strategy in order to balance or improve gameplay

nerf

nerf

Ex: The recent nerf to the armor system made it harder to survive longer fights .De recente **nerf** van het pantsersysteem maakte het moeilijker om langere gevechten te overleven.
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buff
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a temporary or permanent enhancement to a character's abilities, attributes, or performance, often granted by items, power-ups, or other in-game mechanisms

verbetering, bonus

verbetering, bonus

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skin
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a visual design or appearance that can be applied to a character, weapon, or other in-game object to change its look without affecting its performance or gameplay mechanics

skin, uiterlijk

skin, uiterlijk

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clan
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a group of players or individuals who come together to form a community or team in video games, typically to compete together or achieve common goals

clan, groep

clan, groep

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crafting
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a game mechanic in which players can create or upgrade items, equipment, or other in-game assets using various resources or components

ambacht, vervaardiging

ambacht, vervaardiging

Ex: Some players specialize in crafting, making rare items for others to buy.Sommige spelers specialiseren zich in **ambacht**, waarbij ze zeldzame items maken voor anderen om te kopen.
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downloadable content
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

additional digital content or expansions for a video game that can be purchased and downloaded after the initial release to enhance the gaming experience

downloadbare inhoud, DLC

downloadbare inhoud, DLC

Ex: The game has a lot of downloadable content that adds new characters and missions .De game heeft veel **downloadbare inhoud** die nieuwe personages en missies toevoegt.
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a metric used in video games to measure the amount of damage a character or weapon can deal over a specific period, usually one second. It helps players understand the efficiency and effectiveness of their attacks in combat situations

Ex: The tank class doesn't have the highest damage per second, but it can take a lot of damage and protect teammates.
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to gank
[werkwoord]

to ambush or attack an opponent, often by surprise or with a numerical advantage, in a video game

overvallen, aanvallen met numeriek voordeel

overvallen, aanvallen met numeriek voordeel

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good game
[tussenwerpsel]

an expression used in the gaming community to show sportsmanship and respect to opponents after a match or game has concluded

goed spel, goed gespeeld

goed spel, goed gespeeld

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kill-to-death ratio
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a statistical measure that represents the number of kills a player achieves in relation to the number of times they have been killed

kill-death ratio, aantal kills per dood

kill-death ratio, aantal kills per dood

Ex: My KDR took a hit after that last round, but I’m confident I can bounce back.Mijn **kill-death-ratio** kreeg een klap na die laatste ronde, maar ik ben ervan overtuigd dat ik kan terugkomen.
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button mashing
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the action of repeatedly and rapidly pressing buttons on a controller, often without a specific strategy or timing, in order to perform actions in a video game

knoppen indrukken zonder nadenken, wild knoppen slaan

knoppen indrukken zonder nadenken, wild knoppen slaan

Ex: Her button mashing was a bit chaotic , but it worked well enough to defeat the boss .Haar **button mashing** was een beetje chaotisch, maar het werkte goed genoeg om de baas te verslaan.
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magic point
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a resource used in some video games to cast spells or perform special abilities by consuming a specific amount of magical energy or power

magisch punt, toverpunt

magisch punt, toverpunt

Ex: After using a powerful spell, I noticed my MP was almost gone.Na het gebruik van een krachtige spreuk, merkte ik dat mijn **magische punten** bijna op waren.
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noob
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a computer user, particularly a video gamer, who does not have the needed knowledge or skills to have a good performance

noob, beginner

noob, beginner

Ex: He laughed off the insults from other players , knowing that everyone starts as a noob at some point .Hij lachte om de beledigingen van andere spelers, wetende dat iedereen ooit als een **noob** begint.
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overpowered
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

referring to a game element, character, or ability that is excessively strong or dominant, often giving an unfair advantage compared to other elements or players

overpowered, te sterk

overpowered, te sterk

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a term used to describe a game mode or situation in which players compete directly against each other, rather than against computer-controlled opponents

Ex: Many gamers enjoy the thrill of PvP combat in massive online games.
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quick time event
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a gameplay mechanic in video games that requires the player to press specific buttons or perform actions in response to on-screen prompts within a limited timeframe to progress through the game or perform certain actions

snel tijdgebeurtenis, snelle actie sequentie

snel tijdgebeurtenis, snelle actie sequentie

Ex: I missed the button prompt during the QTE, and my character fell off the cliff.Ik heb de knop-prompt gemist tijdens de **quick time event**, en mijn personage viel van de klif.
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to rage-quit
[werkwoord]

to abruptly quit a video game out of frustration or anger, often by intentionally disconnecting from the game or leaving the match

woedend opgeven, rage-quit

woedend opgeven, rage-quit

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non-player character
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

any character in a video game that is controlled by the computer itself rather than the playe

niet-speler karakter, NPC

niet-speler karakter, NPC

Ex: The friendly non-player character guided me through the tutorial and explained how to use my abilities .Het vriendelijke **niet-spelerspersonage** leidde me door de tutorial en legde uit hoe ik mijn vaardigheden kon gebruiken.
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smurfing
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of an experienced player using a new or alternate account to play against lower-skilled opponents, typically to achieve easy wins or exploit the matchmaking system

het smurfen, de praktijk van het smurfen

het smurfen, de praktijk van het smurfen

Ex: Smurfing has become a problem in many online games , as it creates an unfair advantage .**Smurfing** is een probleem geworden in veel online games, omdat het een oneerlijk voordeel creëert.
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tank
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a character or role in a game that has high durability and is designed to absorb damage and protect other members of the team

tank, pantservoertuig

tank, pantservoertuig

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power gamer
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a player who prioritizes maximizing their character's power and effectiveness in the game

krachtspeler, karakteroptimalisator

krachtspeler, karakteroptimalisator

Ex: As a power gamer, he had the best gear in the game before anyone else could catch up .Als een **power gamer** had hij de beste uitrusting in het spel voordat iemand anders kon inhalen.
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life
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the numerical representation of a player's or character's health or vitality, which determines their ability to withstand damage or survive in the game

leven, levenspunten

leven, levenspunten

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adaptive music
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of interactive audio in video games that dynamically changes based on the player's actions or the game's events to enhance the gaming experience

adaptieve muziek, interactieve muziek

adaptieve muziek, interactieve muziek

Ex: Every time I failed a level, the music would reset, adding to the feeling of frustration.Elke keer dat ik een level niet haalde, werd de **adaptieve muziek** gereset, wat het gevoel van frustratie vergrootte.
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player character
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a fictional character in a game, whether in a tabletop role-playing game or a video game, that is controlled and guided by a player throughout the course of the game's events and challenges

spelerpersonage, avatar van de speler

spelerpersonage, avatar van de speler

Ex: As the game progresses , your player character gains new abilities and stronger stats .Naarmate het spel vordert, krijgt je **spelerspersonage** nieuwe vaardigheden en sterkere statistieken.
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high score
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the best or highest achievement in terms of points or performance in a game

hoogste score, topsco

hoogste score, topsco

Ex: Every time I play, I aim to reach a new high score to keep improving my skills.Elke keer dat ik speel, streef ik ernaar om een nieuwe **high score** te behalen om mijn vaardigheden te blijven verbeteren.
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to game
[werkwoord]

to play computer or video games

gamen

gamen

Ex: She loves to game as a way to unwind after a long day at work.Ze houdt ervan om te **gamen** als een manier om te ontspannen na een lange dag werken.
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