3PS

What Does 3PS Mean in a Text?

Gaming Slang for Newbies

If you're new to gaming, then there is more to learn than just a game's moves and strategy. Gamers should also be familiar with gaming slang, which has around 200 terms in common usage, many of which are difficult for new players to guess. But, you should persevere. Understanding gaming jargon improves collaboration by helping gamers to convey complex strategies, emotions, and actions quickly. Here is the term you care about:

3PS means Third-Person Shooter in an gaming context.

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In 3PS games, play is primarily based on shooting and the player can see their own character on screen. (Unlike in FPS (First Person Shooter) games, where the player sees the world through the eyes of their character.)

3PS is often written as TPS. Popular 3PS titles include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Gears of War.

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When I write 3PS, I mean this:

"Third-Person Shooter"

Summary of Key Points

"Third-Person Shooter" is the most common definition for 3PS on gaming forums.

3PS
Definition:	Third-Person Shooter
Type:	Abbreviation (Initialism)
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of 3PS in Sentences

Here is an example of 3PS in a conversation:

• John: I love 3PS games!
• Jill: I much prefer FPS (First Person Shooter). I find them much more immersive.

Using Numbers in Texts

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Example of 3PS Used in a Text

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