Games - Video Game Terms

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

(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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

to play computer or video games