The Game-shunary
GR's guide to gaming terminology, insider lingo, and technobabble
Table of Contents
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W
Wii – The gaming console exercise machine of the future.
Wright, Will – Uber genius creator of SimAnt. And something called Spore.
X
XBL – Xbox Live, the largest community of 12-year-old bigots and frat boys in the world.
XBLA – Xbox Live Arcade. The closest you’ll probably get to an actual arcade in the US.
Xbox 360 – Microsoft’s desperate attempt to accrue pen pals. When the red lights go on, that’s your cue to send them your Xbox 360 and a friendly note, and in a week or two, they’ll send it back!
XP – Experience points. Also, the version of Windows that everyone overwrites Vista with.
Xtreme – Synonymous with mediocre kickflips
Z
Zerg Rush - Overwhelmingan RTSopponent with tons of cheap and expendable units.
ZOMG - ZOHMYGOD!
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