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The over use of flashy effects in computer games far beyond any realistic scope. In particular Shiny surfaces, bloom lighting and motion blur.

example: The perma-reflective roads in Need for Speed underground games.
Notable mentions: "If you cant make it look good, make it shiny" - nvidia gfx card launch
"Damnit how to i turn of this GlossGL in NFSU."
"-Did you see the new UT3 screen shot, his cap's made out cloth but its shiny and reflective.
-Ahh ekse GlossGL sterreck!"
by Dixie2 September 16, 2007
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