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boss

Video games; General gaming

A name given to a particularly tough enemy in a video game. They are frequently found at the end of an area or level and are often unique.

final boss

Video games; General gaming

The name given to the final enemy in a video game. They tend to be among the hardest enemies in the game and their defeat will initiate the conclusion of the story.

ending sequence

Video games; General gaming

The final series of events that concludes a video game. They can be player controlled or a simple video depicting events. Usually followed by the credits sequence.

credits

Video games; General gaming

The reel of names showing all the people that worked on the video game. Frequently shown after the ending sequence, rarely shown at the beginning of a game or from a menu.

Steamworks

Video games; General gaming

A series of tools available to developers to better integrate their game into the Steam platform. Includes features such as Steam Achievements and a cloud based save storage system.

tutorial

Video games; General gaming

A short introduction to the game world and the mechanics used within it. Sometimes integrated into the story.

mid-boss

Video games; General gaming

A boss that appears in the middle of a stage or area that is designed to weaken or challenge the player before the proper boss.

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