Speedrunning
Wavedashing
Melee's defining advanced technique: an air dodge into the ground that turns Smash Bros into a completely different game.
Indie
Localization on a Budget
Translating your game into Chinese, Japanese, and Korean can double your revenue for a fraction of your development cost.
Esports
ELO Rating System
A mathematical system that assigns skill ratings and predicts match outcomes based on win/loss history.
History
Sonic vs Mario
A hedgehog with attitude versus a plumber with a mustache: the mascot war that split a generation of kids down the middle.
Graphics
Depth of Field
Blurring the background or foreground based on a focal point, mimicking how real cameras and eyes focus on specific distances.
Based on infomaxxxing codebase