Battle system
Terminology mostly used for RPGs.
How you defeat enemies in a game.
CG
"Computer Graphics". The high-resolution, pre-rendered
graphics of a game.
GameplayHow a game plays in terms of
control, response, and creativity.
High-polygon modelA higher count of polygons that has
a smoother look to the model.
Low-polygon modelA lower count of polygons that has
a rougher look to the model.
Polygons
What the graphics of a game are made up of.
StorylineThe plot; how the story evolves.
WalkthroughA guide for a game that helps
you accomplish a task.
Genres
ActionA game solely based on elements of action.
Example: Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks
Sub-genres: Beat-'Em-Up, Hack 'n' Slash
AdventureA game solely based on elements of exploring, and/or
collecting items and so forth.
Example: Sam & Max series
Action AdventureA game that combines elements of platforming,
exploring, and intense fighting.
Example: God of War series
Card BattleA game that features cards as a way to fight/play.
Example: Yu-Gi-Oh! series
FightingA game that features elements of one-on-one combat,
multiplayer, and/or online and more.
Example: Mortal Kombat series
FPS"First-person shooter". A game that features
shooting guns in a first-person perspective.
Example: Halo series
PartyA game that features mini-games/peripherals and various
multiplayer options.
Example: Mario Party series
PlatformerA game that features
running, jumping, climbing, and more.
Example: Super Mario series
PuzzleA game that requires thinking to accomplish
a pattern of building or destroying objects.
Example: Tetris
RacingA game that features the racing of cars, people, etc.
Example: Need for Speed series
RPG"Role-playing game". A game that features battling,
shopping, exploring, a leveling-up system, and more.
Heavily based on the story-line and
the developing of characters.
Example:
Final Fantasy series
RhythmA game that requires the player to keep in rhythm
with a song in order to complete a level or a task.
Usually consists of timed button sequences.
Example:
Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution 
series
A game that simulates real-life amusements.
Example: The Sims series
SportsGames that feature arcade-like or simulation-like
versions of sports.
Example: Madden series
StrategyA game that requires tactical thinking, and is usually
presented in a turn-based or top-down perspective,
most commonly seen with a group of characters to control.
Example: Age of Empires series
Sub-genres: Real-Time Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy
MMORPG"Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game".
An RPG with online capabilities, allowing players
to play and interact with other players around the world.
(Requires an internet connection to play)
Example: World of Warcraft
