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Battle Royale

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A blend of survival, exploration, and scavenging elements of a survival game. Popular game: 'Fortnite'

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Horror

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Designed to scare the player with a suspenseful atmosphere. Popular game: 'Resident Evil series'

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Racing

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Simulation of racing with vehicles. Popular game: 'Mario Kart 8'

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Shooter

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Centers on weapon-based combat through a first-person or third-person perspective. Popular game: 'Call of Duty series'

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MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game)

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RPGs that are played online with large numbers of players. Popular game: 'World of Warcraft'

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Puzzle

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Games that challenge the player's problem-solving abilities. Popular game: 'Tetris'

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MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena)

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Strategic games where two teams fight against each other. Popular game: 'League of Legends'

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Platformer

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Focuses on jumping and climbing to navigate the character's environment. Popular game: 'Super Mario Odyssey'

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Sandbox

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Games with an open world where players can create, modify, or destroy their environment. Popular game: 'Minecraft'

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Visual Novel

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Game genre which uses primarily narrative to tell a story with minimal gameplay. Popular game: 'Ace Attorney series'

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Action

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Fast-paced gameplay focusing on physical challenges. Popular game: 'Super Mario Bros.'

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Strategy

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Emphasizes strategic, tactical, and logistical challenges. Popular game: 'Starcraft II'

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Role-Playing Game (RPG)

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Character development and storytelling are central. Popular game: 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'

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Music/Rhythm

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Gameplay based on musical performance and rhythm. Popular game: 'Guitar Hero'

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Simulation

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Aims to replicate real-world activities. Popular game: 'The Sims'

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Fighting

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Focuses on close combat between a limited number of characters. Popular game: 'Street Fighter II'

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Stealth

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Emphasizes avoiding detection by enemies and stealthy play. Popular game: 'Metal Gear Solid'

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Adventure

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Involves exploration, puzzle-solving, and a strong narrative. Popular game: 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'

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Tower Defense

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The goal is to defend a player's territories or possessions by obstructing the enemy attackers. Popular game: 'Plants vs. Zombies'

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Sports

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Electronic version of physical sports. Popular game: 'FIFA series'

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