Words Related to Games - Video Game Terms
Here you will learn some English words related to video game terms such as "avatar", "frag", and "noob".
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achievement
[noun]
a reward in some video games that is obtained after completing specific, often challenging tasks
avatar
[noun]
an image that is the representation of a player in a game or an account on social media
to camp
[verb]
(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
cross-play
[noun]
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
cutscene
[noun]
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
Easter egg
[noun]
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
experience point
[noun]
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
gold farming
[noun]
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
level
[noun]
(in computer games) an area that the player has access to as they take on an objective
to level up
[verb]
(of a player's character) to advance to the next level in terms of strength, ability, etc.
replayability
[noun]
(particularly of a computer game or music) worthy of playing more than once
replayable
[adjective]
a quality in video games that makes them worth experiencing more than once
to respawn
[verb]
(of a video game character) to come back to life after having been killed
console
[noun]
an electronic device used for playing video games on a television or display screen
triple-A
[noun]
the highest rating given to a game by video game rating organizations, indicating that it is suitable for players of all ages
away from keyboard
[phrase]
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
area of effect
[phrase]
the range or radius of an action or ability that affects multiple targets within a specified area in video games or role-playing games
bullet sponge
[noun]
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
camping
[noun]
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
cheesing
[noun]
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
gamification
[noun]
the process of incorporating game-like elements and mechanics, such as points, rewards, leaderboards, challenges, and progress tracking, into non-game contexts
gaming
[noun]
the act of playing video games or other interactive media, typically on a computer, console, or mobile device, for entertainment, recreation, or competition
loot box
[noun]
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
microtransaction
[noun]
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
mouse potato
[noun]
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
multi-user
[noun]
the capability of a computer system or software application to support multiple users simultaneously, often with different levels of access and control
nerf
[noun]
the act of reducing the power or effectiveness of a weapon, ability, or strategy in order to balance or improve gameplay
buff
[noun]
a temporary or permanent enhancement to a character's abilities, attributes, or performance, often granted by items, power-ups, or other in-game mechanisms
skin
[noun]
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
clan
[noun]
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
crafting
[noun]
a game mechanic in which players can create or upgrade items, equipment, or other in-game assets using various resources or components
downloadable content
[noun]
additional digital content or expansions for a video game that can be purchased and downloaded after the initial release to enhance the gaming experience
damage per second
[phrase]
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
to gank
[verb]
to ambush or attack an opponent, often by surprise or with a numerical advantage, in a video game
good game
[interjection]
an expression used in the gaming community to show sportsmanship and respect to opponents after a match or game has concluded
kill-to-death ratio
[noun]
a statistical measure that represents the number of kills a player achieves in relation to the number of times they have been killed
button mashing
[noun]
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
magic point
[noun]
a resource used in some video games to cast spells or perform special abilities by consuming a specific amount of magical energy or power
noob
[noun]
a computer user, particularly a video gamer, who does not have the needed knowledge or skills to have a good performance
overpowered
[adjective]
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
player versus player
[phrase]
a term used to describe a game mode or situation in which players compete directly against each other, rather than against computer-controlled opponents
quick time event
[noun]
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
to rage-quit
[verb]
to abruptly quit a video game out of frustration or anger, often by intentionally disconnecting from the game or leaving the match
non-player character
[noun]
any character in a video game that is controlled by the computer itself rather than the playe
smurfing
[noun]
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
tank
[noun]
a character or role in a game that has high durability and is designed to absorb damage and protect other members of the team
power gamer
[noun]
a player who prioritizes maximizing their character's power and effectiveness in the game
life
[noun]
the numerical representation of a player's or character's health or vitality, which determines their ability to withstand damage or survive in the gam
adaptive music
[noun]
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
player character
[noun]
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
high score
[noun]
the best or highest achievement in terms of points or performance in a game
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