Since the origin of video games in the early 1970s, the video game industry, the players, and surrounding culture have spawned a wide range of technical and slang terms. See more

campaign mode Also story mode and campaign.A series of game levels intended to tell a linear story; some campaigns feature multiple 'paths', with the player's actions … See more

early access Also software testing and Software release life cycle.A development model where players are able to purchase and play a game as it currently stands, be it early in … See more

AAA Also triple A.A high-budget game with a large development team. AAA games are usually multiplatform or are first-party, have multimillion-dollar budgets, and expect to sell … See more

B2P Buy-to-play, see games as a product. B-hopping Also bunny hopping.Repeated use of the jump button while moving, which increases the character's … See more

D-pad Also control pad and directional pad.A 4-directional rocker button that allows the player to direct game action in eight different directions: up, down, left, right, and their … See more

F Shorthand for an expression of sympathy when an unfortunate event occurs. The term originates from an internet meme based on a quicktime event from Call of Duty: … See more