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- adjective video games A sequence
rendered inreal-time by thegame engine , usually acut scene .
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Examples
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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
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Each area provides Raynor with characters to talk to (again, using the expertly crafted in-engine cutscenes) and upgrades to purchase.
GameSetWatch 2010
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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
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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
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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
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Each area provides Raynor with characters to talk to (again, using the expertly crafted in-engine cutscenes) and upgrades to purchase.
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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
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Model, texture, and light clean and efficient 3D environments for use in-engine from provided concept art or inspirational reference material.
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Blizzard can now do almost everything in-engine, it has inspired them to produce a massive number of in-engine conversations, cutscenes, and interactions.
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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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