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  • adjective video games A sequence rendered in real-time by the game engine, usually a cut scene.

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Examples

  • A new trailer for Bioshock Infinite was shown during the 2011 Video Game Awards, featuring in-engine gameplay while a new cover of the religious classic "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" plays over the images.

    Ars Technica Ben Kuchera 2011

  • Each area provides Raynor with characters to talk to (again, using the expertly crafted in-engine cutscenes) and upgrades to purchase.

    GameSetWatch 2010

  • Despite the fact that the trailer does not feature in-engine footage, fans of the series will definitely be excited upon watching it.

    Neowin.net 2010

  • Blizzard has released new StarCraft 2 screenshots showing gorgeous in-engine cinematics from the PC real-time strategy sequel as well as regular gamep ...

    *Shacknews* Games 2010

  • The game punctuates its most poignant and thrilling moments with fantastic prerendered cutscenes, but even the in-engine cutscenes pull you in, thanks to expressive facial animations and plenty of humorous winks and nods scattered about.

    GameSpot's News, Screenshots, Movies, Reviews, Previews, Downloads, and Features 2010

  • Each area provides Raynor with characters to talk to (again, using the expertly crafted in-engine cutscenes) and upgrades to purchase.

    Gamasutra Feature Articles 2010

  • Blizzard can now do almost everything in-engine, it has inspired them to produce a massive number of in-engine conversations, cutscenes, and interactions.

    GameSetWatch 2010

  • Model, texture, and light clean and efficient 3D environments for use in-engine from provided concept art or inspirational reference material.

    Gamasutra Feature Articles 2010

  • Blizzard can now do almost everything in-engine, it has inspired them to produce a massive number of in-engine conversations, cutscenes, and interactions.

    Gamasutra Feature Articles 2010

  • Rather than offering the typical still cartoons that most Guitar Hero games have used in campaign modes, you'll get full in-engine cutscenes detailing these introductions and transformations.

    IGN Wii 2010

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