The use of cinematic techniques; production of material that will make effective cinema viewing.(noun)
Cut scenes, as opposed to interactive portions of the game.(noun)
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Use "cinematics" in a sentence
"And if you buy the Legendary edition for $120 (actually $129.99) we will give you all the cinematics from the old games so you can catch up."
"| Reply that picture is from Marvel Ultimate Alliance, you can see him in the cinematics from the game."
"Occasionally the scrolls contain short cinematics _ for example I once sent a spy undercover into another faction's territory and there was a short video of him breaking into a storehouse and coming out dressed in the opposing faction's uniform."