battle royale

== English == === Alternative forms === battle-royal, battle-royale, battle royal === Etymology === The video game usage derives from the 2000 film Battle Royale, which has a similar premise to the video game genre. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌbætl̩ ɹɔɪˈæl/ === Noun === battle royale (plural battles royale or battle royales) Alternative form of battle royal. (video games) A video game genre centered around survival, exploration and scavenging, with last-man-standing gameplay. ==== Translations ==== === See also === deathmatch