Thread:Shrev64/@comment-5191127-20120612200331/@comment-3420714-20120613175306

"Gadget" is what they are referred to by in the gadget grid and ThiefNet. The only time I've seen these items called "Powerups" is when you are able to purchase one and is says "Press X to purchase this powerup."

By definition a gadget is: "A small mechanical device or tool, esp. an ingenious or novel one." By definition a powerup is: "an object that instantly benefits or add extra abilities to the game character." Not all of these gadgets/powerups are actual items; a fair amount are just ones able to be activated with the press of a button. However, every one of these items benefits the character, or gives extra abilities to them, so I'd say it should be categorized in powerups rather than gadgets.

If anyone has thoughts on this, please leave them here.