1080i Refers to a resolution statndard for HDTV's. Basically the TV is capable of displaying 1920x1280 pixels, where the "i" stands for "interlaced". The lines alternate in displaying on the TV. If you had 4 lines, numbered 1-4, lines 1 and 3 would scan first, then 2 and 4, alternating in fractions of a second to diplay an image. There is still a debate however, as to which looks better 1080i or 720p. Back to top
	1080p Currently, the best resolution for gaming on HDTV. Basically the TV is capable of displaying 1920x1280 pixels, where the "p" stands for "progressive". Lines are displayed all at once, creating a smooth, detailed image. Can be referred to as Full-HD Back to top
	720p Refers to a resolution standard for HDTV's. Basically the TV is capable of displaying 1280x720 pixels, where the "p" stands for "progressive". Lower resolution than 1080p, but still a great picture. There is still a debate however, as to which looks better 1080i or 720p. Back to top
	Action Games like God of War or Gears of War. Back to top
	Ad-Hoc Wireless connection allowing you to connect to players in your immediate vicinity. The PSP and DS are good examples for "ad-hoc" gaming. Back to top
	AI Artificial Intelligence. How well the computer controlled enemies or allies react to the human player. Back to top
	Adventure Games like Shenmue, Myst, or Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. Back to top
	Bloom An effect used to create a semi-focused, blurred glow of white light on objects and surfaces. Back to top
	Cel-Shading Refers to a technique used to create 3D objects resembling a cartoon. Back to top
	CG Computer Generated. Think cutscenes that don't use in-game graphics, or movies like Final Fantasy: Spirits Within. Back to top
	DLC Downloadable Content. This can be a free or inexpensive add-on to enhance gameplay in existing games. Back to top
	E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo. One of the largest gaming events in the industry that usually showcases new and upcoming games. Back to top
	Fighting Game Games like Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat. Back to top
	First-Party A game created by a console manufacturer for use exclusively on it's own system. Think Nintendo's Super Mario, Sony's God of War, or Microsoft's Halo. They will never grace another system. Back to top
	FPS Used to describe games like Halo, Wolfenstein, or Call of Duty, where you cannot actually "see" your character. Can also refer to "frames per second" which is a measure of how many frames of animation take place in one second. The more the better(30fps,60fps) Back to top
	Framerate The frames of animation used to create the appearance of movement. Back to top
	Front-end A game's menu and options. Back to top
	HDTV High-Definition Television. What you should be gaming on. Back to top
	HP Hit Points. It is a numerical representation of a characters remaining life. Common in most RPG's Back to top
	HUD Heads-Up Display. Transparent display that presents data without requiring the user to look away from his or her usual viewpont. In games it can display remaining health, lives, ammo, etc. Back to top