A system installed by Microsoft which awards the Xbox 360 player with virtual trophies when performing certain feats in games.

Unlike digital control, which simply registers as "on" or "off", analog control is highly sensitive and takes into account to what degree the button or joystick is pushed. It provi [..]

A programming technique (or hardware capability) that automatically smoothes jaggy edges, and is often used for making low-resolution images look more attractive.

Term used to describe side-scrolling 2D fighters such as Final Fight and Streets of Rage.

In many video games (especially fighters), each stage ends with an encounter with a creature or robot that is typically much larger and tougher than the normal enemies. Which begs the question: Why do [..]

Technically it stands for Central Processing Unit, but in the context of video games it's a general term used to describe the elements of the game controlled by the computer program and not by th [..]

Technique often used in first-person shooters, the player will hide in a corner or hard-to-see spot, taking out opponents from there.

Typically found in fighting and shooting games, this is a move that requires the player to hold the joystick (or button) for a few seconds before unleashing the attack.

A term used to describe how you miraculously survived a hopeless situation. Often seen in games like Galaxian.

In many fighting games this is a string of moves that can be executed in rapid succession.