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Stadia
Google's game streaming platform, available via multiple devices.
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stage_break
Fighters can transition (usually by force) to different sections of the arena, or other arenas entirely.
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stamina
The game has some sort of gauge that limits the characters' abilities in some significant way.
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Stance
Press the "stance change" button.
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stance_change
Is able to change fighting styles or ready stances at via button push, button combination, or match condition, whereas a majority of his or her contemporaries are not.
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stances
All (or most) characters can switch stances or fighting styles mid-battle.
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stars
Typically wears clothing with star-shapes printed on them.
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Start
Press the start button.
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startup
Move has a significant wind-up before the actual attack occurs.
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STARZ Media
Multimedia conglomerate behind the Spartacus television show.
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statues
Three-dimensional figures of any material are on display here.
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steal_moves
Able to steal their opponent's attacks and use them in turn.
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stealth
Induces invisibility or a similarly cloaked state.
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STeam
Atari ST developers.
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Stephen Fry
He's Stephen Fry, yeah he's Stephen, super fly.
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Steve Aoki
American DJ, son of wrestler and Benihana founder Hiroaki "Rocky" Aoki and half-brother of actress Devon Aoki (Kasumi in the Dead or Alive movie). Not Justin Whang.
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Steve Beran
Lead character designer of NetherRealm Studios.
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Steve Ritchie
Legendary pinball designer and the voice of Shao Kahn.
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Steven Jay Blum
Super prolific voice guy. Sometimes credited as just "Steve Blum".
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stick_figure
Character is depicted in the easiest shorthand of drawing the human form.
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stitched
Has stitches somewhere on their body, usually on wounds.
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stocking_cap
A knit cap, either close to the head or long in a santa/elf style.
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stone_throw
Throws stones, rocks, and/or boulders as part of his or her move set, but does not have manipulation over the earth itself.
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storm
Inclement weather is occurring, characterized by rain or periodic flashes of lightning.
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story_mode
Includes a dedicated story driven mode, usually with more dialogue than fighting.
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strangle
Moves that involve constricting the neck and throat.
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Strata
Short-lived arcade developer.
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stretching
Able to attack with one's own limbs from a greater distance than normal, either by means actually stretching or telescoping by cybernetic parts.
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striker
Summons a character from off-screen for a quick attack.
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Striker Character
Character that participates only as an assist, cannot be regularly selected / operated.
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strikers
A character with built-in support in the form of other sub-characters summoned from offscreen.
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strikers
Also known as support or assist characters, these are games where you can summon a character (usually selected beforehand) to jump in and do a specific move. Some games have characters that are only Strikers.
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string_tie
Wears a thin, stringy tie, often in a manner similar to a bow tie or bolo.
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striped
Wears stripes on his/her outfit.
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stripping
Known for having their clothes torn off and/or willingly removed, often played for fanservice.
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Studio
Any grouping or developers credited on this site.
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Studio 3
Originally known as System 3, this UK developer has been responsible for the development of every game in the International Karate series.
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Studio Gigante
Development studio pioneered by Mortal Kombat co-creator John Tobias. They made Tao Feng and a wrestling game, then died.
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stun
Leaves the opponent disabled momentarily
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Stun Games
Developers of Slashers: The Power Battle, formed partially from former employees of Vivid Image and Sobee Studios, who worked on the prequel Dual Blades.
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stun_gun
Brandishes a taser or other description of stun gun.
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