cut scene

== English == === Etymology === Coined by game designer Ron Gilbert to describe non-interactive cinematic sequences in the 1987 adventure game Maniac Mansion, in reference to the cuts between scenes in films. === Pronunciation === === Noun === cut scene (plural cut scenes) (video games) A usually non-interactive portion of cinematic narrative shown during a video game to advance the story. It may be presented with full motion video or may be rendered with the game engine. Synonym: cinematic ==== Alternative forms ==== cutscene ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== quick time event