Video Games

• Platform - What you play the game on.
• Virtual reality - Headset that generates realistic images, sounds and others that simulate a user's physical presence in a virtual environment.
• Sidescroller - could be a platform game where the character moves to the right and the player user avoids oncoming obstacles to win.
• Sandbox - style of game in which minimal character limitations are played.
• Roleplay - a game where you design your own avatar to represent yourself and make your own choices to alter your ending.
• Shooter - a game based on shooting. First or third person.
• Narrative - a game with a story which underpins gameplay.
• AAA - A game developed by a large studio with a massive budget for major platforms.
• DLC - Downloadable content. Extras can be purchased in online game.
• Formats of computer games - MMORPG Massively multi-player online roleplaying game.
• CRPG - Computer Roleplaying Game.
• Players positioning - Single or multi player. Specific character roleplay. First and third person.
• Participatory Culture:

  A culture where private individuals are not only consumers but also the contributors and producers.