A first test of an experimental game product conducted by the developer, usually done at an early stage in development to identify major flaws.

An iconic representation of a player, often used in online gameplay.

The second test of a game product in which an almost-final product is given to the intended audience in order to collect user feedback.

A defect in a video game or other computer program.

An online game that is easy to learn and does not require hours of playtime for enjoyment.  Casual games target a mass audience, and can be of any computer game genera including puzzle, quiz, and adventure.

A game played against a computer.

A video game that uses an external platform, such as a PlayStation, Xb0x, or Wii, for gameplay.  Games played on a console are often referred to as “core games.”

A small piece of text information that is exchanged between a web server and a web browser (such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari) to create personalized pages for a user.

A sequence of linear, non-interactive video that often occurs between sections of active gameplay.

The core software used to develop a video game. Examples include Torque and 3D Game Studio.