"new game plus" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: First used in the game Chrono Trigger (1995). Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} new game plus (uncountable)
  1. (video games) The option to play again through a previously completed game, carrying over characters, attributes, or equipment from the previous play session. Wikipedia link: Chrono Trigger, new game plus Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Video games Synonyms: new game +, newgame+, NG+ Related terms: prestige [verb]
    Sense id: en-new_game_plus-en-noun-ud1-rwR9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: video-games

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