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cutscene

American  
[kuht-seen] / ˈkʌtˌsin /

noun

cutscenes plural
  1. a sequence in a video game that is not generally interactive, used to advance the storyline.


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The video includes references to Swift’s eating disorder, which she revealed in a documentary, and pokes fun at herself with a cutscene that breaks in midway.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2022

If you have the feature turned on, a sign language interpreter will be shown prominently during a cutscene.

From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2022

Instead, every rock, ammo box, doorknob — even the cutscene visuals — have been lovingly updated by the team.

From The Verge • Feb. 1, 2022

Interestingly enough, this set piece begins with a cutscene focused on the singer, and the song lyrics are fully captioned in English.

From The Verge • Oct. 19, 2021

Watching Infinite Darkness is a bit like watching a video game cutscene that tries to rapidly run through plot points so players can get back to the action.

From The Verge • Jul. 8, 2021

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