Across
- 1. Massively multiplayer online role-playing game; a virtual world shared by many players.
- 3. Graphics processing unit handles rendering of images and video.
- 5. Entertainment Software Rating Board organization that assigns age ratings to games.
- 6. Local area network used for multiplayer gaming without an internet connection.
- 7. High-budget high-quality game produced by a major studio.
- 11. Central processing unit the main processor that runs game logic.
- 12. Downloadable content additional game material players can purchase or add.
- 13. Quality assurance the testing process to find bugs or issues in a game.
- 15. Combined term referring to both user interface and user experience design in games.
- 16. Return on investment used to measure profitability in the game industry.
- 18. shooter a game where you view and shoot from your character’s perspective.
Down
- 2. game players control characters in a fictional setting.
- 4. User interface the visual layout that allows interaction with a game.
- 5. End-user license agreement legal terms a player agrees to when installing a game.
- 8. Artificial intelligence controls non-player characters and decision-making in games.
- 9. Heads-up display shows vital information on the screen such as health or ammo.
- 10. character a character controlled by the computer instead of a player.
- 14. User experience focuses on how enjoyable and accessible a game feels to players.
- 17. Technical certification requirements standards a game must meet for console approval.
- 19. Software development kit a set of tools used to create games or apps.