Artifical Intelligence (Okay, there was a Spielberg film with a fluffy bear so everyone probably knows this one by now).

Away From Keyboard.

(General software term) First phase of testing software. The structure and most of the content has been developed but not all the intended features may be present. Alpha tests are typically run in-hou [..]

The game character’s model or picture used to represent each player.

(General software term) Second phase of testing software (not exclusively games) and last development phase prior to release. Most features have been implemented but some of these may be removed durin [..]

Faults in the programming which cause unintended effects both good and bad – crashes, unintentionally high character advancement, etc.

To remain in one strategic place and repeatedly kill people or mobs.

When your console/computer stops responding until you hit the power button, or reboots itself without asking. Game servers also crash. Very distressing, especially if they lose your last few hours wor [..]

Short for Nintendo Dual Screen or Nintendo DS. A handheld gaming console with two screens that was released in Europe in October 2005.

Dance Dance Revolution. A series of games produced by Konami. They are played by hitting buttons on a dancemat instead of using traditional controller.