Glossary

This glossary provides definitions for key terms related to gaming, technology, and digital currencies to help you better understand the Metabrawl better. From gaming concepts like to blockchain-related terms such as tokens and cryptocurrency, this guide aims to clarify the essential terminology behind the project.

1. Software

   • A collection of instructions, data, or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks. It includes applications, operating systems, and utilities.

2. Videogame

   • An electronic game played on a device such as a console, computer, or mobile phone, involving interaction with a user interface to generate visual feedback on a screen.

3. Nintendo 3DS

   • A handheld gaming console developed by Nintendo, featuring autostereoscopic 3D display technology without the need for 3D glasses. It was released in 2011.

4. Smash Bros

   • A popular fighting game series developed by Nintendo, officially titled Super Smash Bros. It features characters from various Nintendo franchises and other third-party games battling in a platform-based environment.

5. Meta

   • Short for "metagame," it refers to the evolving strategies, trends, and tactics that players use to gain an advantage in a game. It can also refer to the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms.

6. Brawl

   • Refers to Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the third installment in the Super Smash Bros. series, released for the Nintendo Wii in 2008.

7. Platform Fighter

   • A subgenre of fighting games where characters battle on a platform-based stage, often with the ability to knock opponents off the stage to win. Super Smash Bros. is the most well-known example.

8. Personal Computer (PC)

   • A general-purpose computer designed for individual use, capable of running a wide variety of software, including games, productivity tools, and more.

9. Game Genre

   • A category of games characterized by similar gameplay mechanics, themes, or styles. Examples include action, adventure, role-playing, and platform fighters.

10. Token

    • In gaming, a token can represent an in-game item, currency, or access key. In blockchain and cryptocurrency, a token is a digital asset built on an existing blockchain, often used for specific purposes within a platform.

11. Cryptocurrency

    • A digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security and operates on decentralized networks based on blockchain technology. Examples include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin.

12. Currency

    • A system of money used in a particular country or region. In gaming, it can also refer to virtual currencies used within a game to purchase items, upgrades, or other in-game content.