a stage of difficulty or progress in a game
a single game played against one or more opponents
a player on your own team
the player or team you compete against
the number of points a player has earned
to appear or reappear in the game
a delay between an action and the game's response, usually from a bad connection
to be victorious in a game
to be defeated in a game
to appear again in the game after being defeated
the device used to control a video game
a device made specifically for playing video games
a game mode where several people play together or against each other
a game mode played alone
to advance to a higher level in a game
a bar showing how much health a character has left
a point in the game where your progress is saved
a powerful enemy usually found at the end of a level
an unexpected error or bug in a game
a secret code that gives special advantages in a game
a guide that shows how to complete a game
a reward for completing a specific task in a game
the set of weapons or items a player chooses before a match
someone who broadcasts themselves playing games live online
a beginner or inexperienced player, informal
repeating an action over and over to gain experience or resources
the message shown when a player loses or the game ends
the best score ever achieved in a game
a list showing the top-ranked players
an item that gives a temporary advantage in a game
completing a game as fast as possible
short for "cooperative," playing together toward a shared goal
to angrily stop playing a game after losing or getting frustrated, informal
to press buttons rapidly without a clear strategy, informal
short for "non-player character," a character controlled by the game, not a player
a game where you can freely explore a large environment
short for "downloadable content," extra content added to a game after release
a specific place in a game where you can save your progress
a beginning section of a game that teaches you how to play
a task or mission a player must complete in a game
an optional task separate from the main story
short for "experience points," earned to level up a character
the list of items a player is carrying in a game
a chart showing the abilities a character can unlock over time
a group of players who team up regularly
a measure of the delay between your device and the game server
the system that pairs players together for a match
short for "modification," a fan-made change to a game
an update released to fix bugs or balance a game
a hidden secret or joke placed in a game by its developers
competitive video gaming as an organized sport