A new or inexperienced person, usually used in a derogatory manner.

Basically a game that has a large budget for development and promotion.

Away from keyboard.

The first stage of out-of-house testing for a game to find any bugs or glitches in the software.

Alternate, as in take an alternate route or skill.

Area of effect.

Backing, as in you need health and/or mana and need to go back to the base. Usually used in MOBAs like "League of Legends."

Comes after alpha testing and opens up the testing stage to a larger group of people. There are two types of beta testing -- open means anyone can try it out, closed means you have to be invited.

An effect that is placed on a character that makes them stronger or gives them a benefit like more experience.

A problem that causes crashes, unintended character actions or other unexpected events.