Entertainment / Video Games Glossary

User Interface: The connection points between the 'game' on one side and the 'user' on the other. There are two aspects to a user interface: (1) The information that the game provides to the user so that th . . . View Full Definition

Vertical-scroller: A game where the action is typically rendered using two-dimensional graphics in a scene that 'scrolls' by from top to bottom.

Voice Over: Recorded dialogue overlaid upon an animated scene.

Waggle: Generalization used to describe the physical gesticulations required in games that make use of motion-sensing controls on the Nintendo Wii, and playstation 3.

Wankfest: Derogatory term for an uninteresting gameplay experience.

Wiimote: Nickname for the Nintendo Wii remote controller. The Wiimote is a slim, wireless unit that is unique for both its simplicity, and it’s motion-sensing capability.

Wiki: A wiki is a website that allows users to collaborate on the creation and editing of content, and is particularly useful for sharing hints and tips on how to complete tasks in video games. Th . . . View Full Definition

WOOT: Slang used to express excitement or happiness. There are numerous spellings of 'woot,' including those using zeroes in place of the letter 'o.'

Workaround: A strategy for avoiding a problematic area of a game, or a bug that appears to make life difficult.

Writer: (1) Person who creates story text or a story dialogue script. (2) A technical writer (one who writes documentation for an SDK or an engine, for instance). NOT to be confused with 'programmer . . . View Full Definition

Xbox Live: Microsoft’s online gaming service for the Xbox 360 (and original Xbox) console. The service comes in two flavors: 'Silver' which is free, and allows players to go online, download content, a . . . View Full Definition

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