Entity: GAMEOVER
GAMEOVER is a message in video games that signals the end of a play session, typically due to the player reaching a loss condition. It can also indicate successful completion in arcade games. The term has cultural significance in gaming and is commonly associated with restarting or ending a game.
GAMEOVER
Etymology
The term 'GAMEOVER' originated in pinball machines and has since been widely used in video games to signal the end of a play session.
Definition
GAMEOVER is a message in video games that informs the player that their play session has ended, usually due to reaching a loss condition or successful completion.
Historical Context
The concept of GAMEOVER has been prevalent in video games since the early days of arcade gaming, serving as a way to signify the conclusion of a player's session.
Cultural Significance
GAMEOVER holds cultural significance in the gaming community, symbolizing the need to restart or end a game, often associated with the player's performance.
Related Concepts
- Continue
- Restart
- Game Completion
See Also
A symbolic message in video games indicating the end of a play session, often due to a loss condition or successful completion, with cultural significance in gaming.