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Action role-playing video games (abbreviated action RPG or ARPG) is a loosely-defined subgenre of role-playing video games which emphasize real-time combat whereby the player has direct control over characters, instead of turn-based or menu-based combat.

These games often use action game combat systems similar to hack and slash or shooter games.

Action role-playing games may also include action-adventure games that include a mission system and RPG mechanics, or massively multiplayer online role-playing games with real-time combat systems.

A video game genre is a classification assigned to a video game based on its gameplay interaction rather than visual or narrative differences.

A video game genre is defined by a set of gameplay challenges and are classified independent of their setting or game-world content, unlike other works of fiction such as films or books.

For example, a shooter game is still a shooter game, regardless of whether it takes place in a fantasy world or in outer space.

Shooter games are a subgenre of action game, which often test the player's speed and reaction time.

It includes many subgenres that have the commonality of focusing on the actions of the avatar using some sort of weapon.

Usually this weapon is a gun, or some other long-range weapon.

A common resource found in many shooter games is ammunition.

Most commonly, the purpose of a shooter game is to shoot opponents and proceed through missions without the player character being killed or dying.

A shooting game is a genre of video game where the player has limited spatial control of his or her character, and the focus is almost entirely on the defeat of the character's enemies using long-range weaponry.

A casual game is a video game targeted at or used by a mass audience of casual gamers.

Casual games can have any type of gameplay, and fit in any genre.

They are typically distinguished by their simple rules and lack of commitment required in contrast to more complex hardcore games.

They require no long-term time commitment or special skills to play, and there are comparatively low production and distribution costs for the producer.

A sports game is a video game that simulates the practice of sports.

Most sports have been recreated with a game, including team sports, track and field, extreme sports and combat sports.

Some games emphasize actually playing the sport (such as the Madden NFL series), whilst others emphasize strategy and sport management (such as Championship Manager and Out of the Park Baseball).

Some, such as Need for Speed, Arch Rivals and Punch-Out!!, satirize the sport for comic effect.

This genre has been popular throughout the history of video games and is competitive, just like real-world sports.

A number of game series feature the names and characteristics of real teams and players, and are updated annually to reflect real-world changes.