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  • adjective Not capable of being locked.
  • adjective Capable of being unlocked.
  • noun video games An initially hidden feature that is unlocked to reward the player for some achievement.

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Examples

  • Bird and Bean ($2), a game that was an unlockable from the WareWare Inc. game for the Gamecube, but still kinda fun.

    Bleep, Bleep, Bloop, Bloop. Video Games. « Giant Killer Squid - Film, Comics, News, Reviews and more 2009

  • Since the game is still rough around edges, the developer has not yet confirmed if some planned features will make it into the 1.0 version, namely unlockable achievements, the ability to control your iPod music from within the game, and OpenFeint support for online high scores and achievements.

    Geek.com 2009

  • Tekken Director Katsuhiro Harada has said that the idea of unlockable characters is outdated.

    Fragland :: Everything 2009

  • As for including the multiplayer as an "unlockable" on the disc instead of downloadable content, there are some psycological issues involved, but I'm not sure I fully agree with them.

    How To Address The $5 RE5 Vs. Mode Issue SVGL 2009

  • Not finding every DVD player to be "unlockable," we watch some British DVDs on our computer.

    auntie joanna writes Joanna Bogle 2007

  • Off to Never Never Land - Guitar Hero Metallica is loaded with tons of bonuses throughout the game, such as unlockable venues, commentary, videos and behind the scenes footage, giving all Metallica fans exclusive content to enjoy.

    GoNintendo.com Podcast 2009

  • Off to Never Never Land - Guitar Hero Metallica is loaded with tons of bonuses throughout the game, such as unlockable venues, commentary, videos and behind the scenes footage, giving all Metallica fans exclusive content to enjoy.

    mygamer.com news feed 2009

  • Off to Never Never Land - Guitar Hero Metallica is loaded with tons of bonuses throughout the game, such as unlockable venues, commentary, videos and behind the scenes footage, giving all Metallica fans exclusive content to enjoy.

    Game Info Wire 2009

  • Off to Never Never Land - Guitar Hero Metallica is loaded with tons of bonuses throughout the game, such as unlockable venues, commentary, videos and behind the scenes footage, giving all Metallica fans exclusive content to enjoy.

    Game Info Wire 2009

  • Off to Never Never Land - Guitar Hero Metallica is loaded with tons of bonuses throughout the game, such as unlockable venues, commentary, videos and behind the scenes footage, giving all Metallica fans exclusive content to enjoy.

    GoNintendo.com Podcast 2009

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