Game expressions in English that every player needs to know

To expand your vocabulary of expressions commonly used in video games, check out this list!

All players know that there are a multitude of game expressions in English that are well known even by those who are not fluent in the language.

These expressions are so present that learning is almost organic. But, before we go to more famous expressions themselves, let's think about some category vocabularies present in the universe of electronic games.

Starting with the term 'First Person Shooter' (FPS), which means 'shooting in first person'. In the games market, we have several examples of games of this type, the most classic examples are Counter Strike, Quake and Call of Duty.

Following in our list of famous English terms in games, we have the acronym RPG, used for 'Role Playing Game', that is, 'Interpretation Game'. Great roleplaying examples are Zelda and WarCraft, also good classics.

MMO is also a fundamental term in the world of games, since it means 'Massive Multiplayer Online', i.e. massively multiplayer online. Here, games like LOL e RuneScape are quite famous.

Now, 'Adventure' refers to Adventure games where you take the place of a main character. Resident Evil and Uncharted are great classics of this category.

5 famous game expressions in English

Well, having known some categories of electronic games, let's now go to the expressions of games in English. These expressions that every player must have heard around and that can help in your English learning.

1.   Level Up

This is certainly one of the English expressions found in many level games, such as Super Mario World. And, usually, it is found after the player passes the level. This is because it indicates that the player has leveled up.

It is common that, upon reaching the level up, the player find more difficult stages, if the game works with level progression. On the other hand, it is also common for the character to become stronger and more skilled. In addition, it is possible that, when passing the level, the player finds not only new challenges, but new rewards.

2. Get Over Here

For those who are fans of old-fashioned video games and have already embarked on nintendo and Super Nintendo will certainly remember the famous Scorpion.

The character that is part of the Mortal Kombat player catalog is certainly an icon in the gaming world. And there is a phrase that marked the fighter's trajectory, making us remember him to this day.

Thus, the blow consisted of the character throwing a chain with a dagger on your opponent, pulling him closer to you. Then, the fighter shouted 'Get Over Here', that is, 'come here'. The scam known as spear throw became as famous as the hadouken from the classic Street Fighter.

3. Cover Me

If you're in an MMO, it's likely you'll hear a 'Cover Me', the expression means an appeal made by a friend of the same team, who wants you to cover him.

In FPS games, the term is also quite common. So, if you hear this expression, know that a friend on your team needs you.

4. You're Dead

In Adventure and MMO games it is very common that, when the character dies or loses to an opponent, the expression 'You're Dead' appears on the screen. Unfortunately, this warning means that the character has failed to level up and is out of the game.

That way, if there is one more 'life', that is, one more chance, you can return to the game of where did you save or the beginning of the phase. But if you don't have any more chances, you'll have to start from scratch.

There are some cheats – 'cheats' – widely used to cheat death or get some advantage in the game. For example, at the time when Resident Evil 4 was at its peak, many pirated games were sold with the promise of great benefits.

In this way, players were able to enable infinite life and even infinite shooting even before starting the game, thus distorting the whole purpose of the game.

5. Game Over

Perhaps one of the game expressions in English best known by players is 'Game Over'. Unlike 'You're Dead', the expression 'Game Over' means 'the game is over'.

Sadly, the phrase is a reiteration that it's the end and you weren't a winner. Is here there are no new opportunities. If you want to continue in the game, you'll have to start all over again, go through the stages, level up, and so on.

Taking the cue, this is also the end of our post. Tell us which of these game expressions in English are you most familiar with? And, by the way, if you liked this post, browse our website to discover our other publications about the universe of games.