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OverClocked ReMix defines a game as interactive entertainment software designed to execute on a specific combination of hardware/software.  Each individual game in our database is independent of the following criteria:
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== Definition ==
  
- Localization (language, PAL vs. NTSC, etc.)
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OverClocked ReMix defines a game as:
- Minor revisions (e.g. collector's editions)
 
- Inclusion in compilations
 
  
For example, the following items do not meet this definition:
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:'''''"Interactive visual entertainment software designed to execute on a specific platform, with an emphasis on challenge and goals."''''' 
  
- Compilations consisting primarily of previously released material
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Each individual game in our database is described independent of the following criteria:
- Compilations with a wide variety of non-gaming content (e.g. magazine discs)
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- Emulation of a game (e.g. the Wii's Virtual Console)
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* Localization (language, PAL vs. NTSC, etc.)
- Software that is primarily educational/informative in nature
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* Minor revisions (e.g. collector's editions)
- Software that is primarily a creative tool, with minimal gaming elements (e.g. eJay series, Korg DS-10)
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* Inclusion in compilations
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For example, the following items '''do not meet this definition''':
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* Compilations consisting primarily of previously released material
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* Compilations with a wide variety of non-gaming content (e.g. magazine discs)
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* Emulation of a game (e.g. the Wii's Virtual Console)
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* Software that is primarily educational/informative or explorative in nature (sometimes referred to as "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-game non-games]")
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* Software that is primarily a creative tool or utility, with minimal gaming elements (e.g. eJay series, Korg DS-10)
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Latest revision as of 07:36, 27 July 2010

Definition

OverClocked ReMix defines a game as:

"Interactive visual entertainment software designed to execute on a specific platform, with an emphasis on challenge and goals."

Each individual game in our database is described independent of the following criteria:

  • Localization (language, PAL vs. NTSC, etc.)
  • Minor revisions (e.g. collector's editions)
  • Inclusion in compilations

For example, the following items do not meet this definition:

  • Compilations consisting primarily of previously released material
  • Compilations with a wide variety of non-gaming content (e.g. magazine discs)
  • Emulation of a game (e.g. the Wii's Virtual Console)
  • Software that is primarily educational/informative or explorative in nature (sometimes referred to as "non-games")
  • Software that is primarily a creative tool or utility, with minimal gaming elements (e.g. eJay series, Korg DS-10)

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