power-ups

Mice in the study ran through a virtual maze designed in the open source Quake game editor, but rather than earning points or power-ups, they were rewarded with sips of water from a head-side nozzle.

Boing Boing 2009

Some see more potential for badges in K-12 education than at colleges, as an incentive similar to the frequent "power-ups" and accolades that videogames offer.

Merit Badges for the Job Market Jeffrey R. Young 2012

Mario Kart 7 adds a few little twists: new power-ups, including the competitor-swiping Tanooki tail; the ability to glide for short distances, and continue driving underwater; as well as the capacity to customise each kart.

This week's new games releases 2011

As well as new ones, like secret suits (Tanooki, anyone?) and power-ups (mmm magic whistles).

And so our story begins pabba 2009

Konami has applied its own stable of classic videogame characters to the tried-and-true go-karts/power-ups/adorable drivers formula, resulting in a cute, fun arcade racer better than anything this side of Nintendo.

Off to the Races 2011

Naturally, you score more highly the more birds you connect with one swipe, while collectable power-ups give you extra abilities, like freezing the conveyor belt of feathered victims.

The 25 best smartphone games of 2011 (so far) – part one 2011

Difficulty increases smoothly, with chicks followed by tougher poultry and roosters, and power-ups available to aid you on what really is an egg-cellent adventure.

Egg vs Chicken – review 2011

Difficulty increases smoothly, with chicks followed by tougher poultry and roosters, and power-ups available to aid you on what really is an egg-cellent adventure.

Egg vs Chicken – review 2011

Game balancing mechanics (e.g. Settler's robber or improved power-ups for the last player in Mario Cart) are a valid and explicit part of the game.

Elastic Happiness - Anil Dash 2009

Brian tapped away on the buttons as he fought hordes of monsters, looting food and power-ups.

FODDER • by Paul Graham 2010