Definitions
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- noun The state or property of being
playable . - noun A measure of either the ease by which a
video game may be played, or of the overall quality of itsgameplay
Etymologies
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Examples
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Regardless of the long-term playability, the Michael Bay sequel is the second film in history to cross $200 million in five-days.
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Initial observations are that the playability is great, but I agree that the games have got to be good and need to keep being good.
EXTRALIFE – By Scott Johnson - Today’s Comic: Bad Fortune Cookie 2007
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How can you sell someone content on media that is so heavily compromised, especially on a format that so heavily relies upon its error correction system to maintain playability?
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How can you sell someone content on media that is so heavily compromised, especially on a format that so heavily relies upon its error correction system to maintain playability?
Filmstalker: CinemaNow's burn to DVD service doesn't work? 2006
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Specialist cabinetmakers in Tuscany guarantee absolute stability and consistent long-term playability by building the supporting frame from weathered timber, seasoned over decades.
Elston and Hopkin On Cue to Launch Stylish Italian Snooker Table Designs Thatsnews 2006
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Specialist cabinetmakers in Tuscany guarantee absolute stability and consistent long-term playability by building the supporting frame from weathered timber, seasoned over decades.
Archive 2006-11-01 Thatsnews 2006
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I prefer games with long-term playability, and Acceleroto's Air Hockey is the only one that held my attention after a few matches.
Macworld John Brandon 2010
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Long-term playability is not a matter of extra features, such as a tournament bracket or puck colors, but whether the puck moves around in a realistic fashion, whether it takes skill or luck to get a goal, and if unrealistic puck movements spoil the fun.
Macworld John Brandon 2010
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New quests are great and the level cap means long term playability is available.
OCTools 2009
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New quests are great and the level cap means long term playability is available.
OCTools 2009
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