Coined: How “nerf” and “buff” became the terms gamers can’t stop arguing about
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The rise of online gaming means the biggest developers are always tinkering and tweaking with their creations, so it's no surprise that two of gaming's most popular terms are all about those minor changes. Here's how "buff" and "nerf" came to define video games in 2020.
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Original Title: TIL The video game term Nerf, used first in Ultima Online for a power downgrade in a game element, originated from the NERF toy brand (swords, blasters). The toy line got its name from the nerf bars used in off-road vehicles and car racing to reduce collision damage.