Glossary Entry: Glitch
Definition
A "glitch" is generally another word for a minor or temporary bug.
However, a glitch can also specifically refer to software errors caused by temporary and external conditions, such as how games on the NES sometimes had issues thanks to dust settling on the cartridge's connectors. Cleaning off the dust (usually by blowing on the cartridge) fixed the problem.
However, a glitch can also specifically refer to software errors caused by temporary and external conditions, such as how games on the NES sometimes had issues thanks to dust settling on the cartridge's connectors. Cleaning off the dust (usually by blowing on the cartridge) fixed the problem.
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