Today�s gamer vocabulary word is �phat loot�.

phat loot – A term used by online gamers to describe a really helpful or stat-boosting set of items found by completing a quest, opening a container of some type, or by taking the loot from a dead monster.

Urban Dictionary

phat loot is a term used in games where killing monsters rewards gear for the player�s character to wear. That gear will enhance the players ability to kill stronger monsters down the line.

The two main loot genres are MMORPGs (World of Warcraft, The Lord Of The Rings Online) and action-RPGs (Diablo 3, Torchlight 2), although this mechanic is also present in other genres like FPS (Borderlands 2).

Today’s gamer vocabulary word is “fanboy”.

A passionate fan of various elements of geek culture (e.g. sci-fi, comics, Star Wars, video games, anime, hobbits, Magic: the Gathering, etc.), but who lets his passion override social graces.

Urban Dictionary

The term fanboy is normally used in a derogatory manner. It insinuates the person is blindly enthusiastic about something without being able to see its obvious flaws.

You will see this term used a lot in two areas.

1. “Console wars”��- A new generation of consoles started recently. There are people who are passionate about either the Xbox One or the PlayStation 4. You will see the term “fanboy”� used against both sides when defending their chosen platform.
2. Reviews�- Reviewers will be accused of being fanboys when they give a score higher than the accuser feels is deserved. This is especially apparent with big budget games like Call of Duty.

Today’s gamer vocabulary word is “owned” (sometimes spelled “pwned”).

Owned – To be made a fool of; To make a fool of

This is a term used in trash talk. You will hear it when one person beats another. Sometimes it is paired with newb. Examples: “You just got owned, newb!” “Ha! I owned you!”

Today’s gamer vocabulary word is “newbie” (shortened to “newb” or “n00b”).

A newbie is someone who is new to a particular game. The shortened versions if newb or n00b (yes the zeros are intentional) are also used as an indictment on another player’s skill.

Examples:

“Hey guys, can you help me out? I’m such a newb.”

“Did you see that guy blow himself up with his own rocket? What a n00b!”