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Cartoon: A preparatory sketch or design that is then transferred to the final work surface.

Kart Racing: A genre popularized by Super Mario Kart (SNES, 1992), involves a group of cartoon characters racing around in tiny go-carts.

Manga: The Japanese word for comics and printed cartoons. The term is often used to characterize a specific art style used in certain video games.

Satire: An attack on or criticism of any stupidity or vice in the form of scathing humor, or a critique of what the author sees as dangerous religious, political, moral, or social standards. Satire . . . View Full Definition

Cel-shading: A graphical style designed to make a video game look more like a comic book or cartoon.

Gothic Novel: A type of romance wildly popular between 1760 up until the 1820s that has influenced the ghost story and horror story. The stories are designed to thrill readers by providing mystery and blo . . . View Full Definition

Anime: Japanese cartoon drawing style typified by short characters with large eyes. In video games, this style in most evident in rpgs, especially those released in the 90s.

I-Mode: NTT DoCoMo's mobile Internet access, launched in February 1999. I-mode is an alternative to WAP, though it is only implemented in Japan. It offers Internet access and email service. While WA . . . View Full Definition

Storyboard: A written description of a program consisting of small drawings of individual shots. When used in animation, this series of sketches precisely outlines the progression of the entire cartoon.

Caricature: Art that exaggerates the qualities, defects, or peculiarities of a person or idea, usually in a humourous manner. Traditionally used in editorial cartooning. Example Honoré Daumier.