COMM 1301 - Ch. 9 & 10
Which of the following examples of hypothetical player responses demonstrate effective product placement?
"Get to the screen where the Pizza Hut sign is." "That game made me want to have a Gatorade."
How much does development generally cost for today's average game?
between 25 and 50 million dollars
What are casual games?
classic games, such as card games or word games
Which term refers to the practice used by video-game makers and advertisers in promoting each other's products?
cross-promotion
Which of the following is an example of product placement in video games?
A company's brand name is programmed permanently into the game.
Which of the following statements are true of smartphones?
About 90% of all U.S. households owns at least one smartphone. They have apps, which take users straight to their desired content. They make connecting to the Internet more convenient.
Why might a nonprofit organization consider a manufacturing cost of $20,000 for an advocacy game inexpensive?
Advertising spots in other media are far more expensive.
Which of the following are ways that individual Internet users can limit the spread of false information on the Internet?
Check a reputable website to determine if information is accurate before sharing it. Ignore messages that are sent by anonymous sources.
Match the social networking site (on the left) with the correct description (on the right).
Classmates.com matches Choice, Launched in 1995, it is credited with giving rise to social networking sites. Launched in 1995, it is credited with giving rise to social networking sites. MySpace matches Choice, Launched in 2003, it became more popular than Friendster. Launched in 2003, it became more popular than Friendster. Facebook matches Choice, Launched in 2004, it was set up at Harvard University and became one of the three most-visited websites in the United States. Launched in 2004, it was set up at Harvard University and became one of the three most-visited websites in the United States. Twitter matches Choice, Launched in 2006, it is designed for "micro-blogging." Launched in 2006, it is designed for "micro-blogging."
Which of the following statements about copyright protection on the Internet is true?
Copyright rules for material on the Internet are the same as for other media.
Which of the following early Japanese video games became all-time best sellers?
Donkey Kong Pac-Man
Which of the following companies leads in video-game sales, with nearly 50% of all sales?
EA
Pogo.com, ______ game site, is one of the most visited websites in the United States.
EA's
What was the first "full-service" electronic computer?
ENIAC
Match the condition (on the left) with its cause (on the right).
Facebook depression matches Choice, results from spending too much time on social media and constantly having to be in self-presentation mode results from spending too much time on social media and constantly having to be in self-presentation mode Facebook envy matches Choice, results from resenting the happiness of others on social media results from resenting the happiness of others on social media
True or false: Today social networking in the United States is found on just three enormously successful sites: Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
False
Why does success in selling consoles give Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony an advantage with third-party publishers?
Game publishers want their products to run on the most popular game systems.
Which of the following are contributions made by Charles Babbage?
He is known as the originator of the computer. His first computer used stored memory and punch cards for input and output.
Which of the following statements about best-selling video games are true?
Many best-selling video games are produced by third-party publishers. Many best-selling video games are produced by console makers.
Which of the following is a reason that Microsoft introduced Kinect, a new type of game system, in 2010?
Microsoft needed to compete against Nintendo's Wii.
Why do privacy advocates say that cloud computing poses a privacy risk?
Personal data stored with the service can be stolen by a Web user who knows the necessary password.
Which of the following best describes how advertising works in a freemium game?
Players choose to view advertising in order to gain special game advantages.
Which of the following have long dominated game console sales and time-of-play?
Playstation Xbox
Which of the following is true of President Trump's relationship with Twitter?
President Trump regularly uses Twitter to communicate with the public.
Which of the following provided the most significant evidence that privacy advocates were right to be concerned about IoT?
TV sets secretly collecting owners' viewing information and selling it to advertisers
Which of the following statements about privacy of communication on the Internet are true?
The 1986 Electronic Communication Privacy Act is designed to protect the privacy of communication on the Internet. U.S. government agencies infiltrate private communications and track our online activity to thwart terrorism.
Which of the following statements is the most accurate definition of the Internet?
The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers that share and exchange information.
Which of the following are reasons that children may be able to access sexually explicit material on the Internet?
The Internet is readily accessible. An Internet search for a common topic can yield explicit sites.
Why are advocacy games a good choice for nonprofits?
They are relatively inexpensive. They are "sticky" like other games, and the message is reinforced with each play. The interactivity forces users to think.
Why are casual games so popular among cell phone users and Internet users alike?
They can be played for short periods of time.
What nongame features do many of today's console systems offer?
They can play and stream movies in HD. They allow Internet access. They play music CDs.
What was the first successful commercial computer, which was used by the U.S. Census Bureau?
UNIVAC
Which of the following connects multiple LANs in several locations?
WANs (wide area networks)
Which of the following are true of the emergence of games for the personal computer?
With game consoles using microprocessors, it became simple to produce games for microprocessor-based personal computers. Personal computer games first emerged with the 1987 release of a hybrid PC/console in Japan.
Which of the following statements are true about Internet use in the United States since 2000?
Women use the Internet more than men do. Younger people access the Internet more than older people do.
Which of the following is the immensely popular MMORPG that has more than 10 million subscribers?
World of Warcraft
If your computer has spyware, what are two ways it can affect your privacy?
Your click stream can be tracked by third parties. You may see unwanted pop-up ads when you are online.
The mobilization of a mass group of individuals by means of communications technology to meet at a moment's notice for a specific purpose or action is known as
a flash mob.
Which of the following games would be considered an advocacy game?
a game that teaches children how to choose healthy foods
According to psychologist John Cacioppo, people are lonelier when
a greater proportion of their interactions are online.
A false, damaging story about a person or organization that is spread through e-mail and the Internet is known as
a smear forward.
The World Wide Web is
a tool to access files through the Internet.
Cookies allow websites to
add an identifying code to a user's hard drive.
An MMORPG is
an online role-playing game that can be played by a vast number of people.
Faced with the issue of children's access to online pornography, opponents of Internet control
argue that it is a true example of guaranteed freedom of expression. are troubled about the online proximity of content that might be unhealthy for children.
Which of the following are ways in which someone can decrease their feelings of social isolation, according to psychologist John Cacioppo?
by using social media as a tool to increase meaningful, face-to-face contact by increasing their proportion of face-to-face interactions
Which of the following represent new competition that exists for companies that sell home game systems?
cable providers and online gaming
Which of the following best defines loot boxes?
in-game mystery treasure chests that can be opened through gameplay or paying money
Although wealthy people and corporations own most mass communication media,
individual users can be mass communicators on the Internet.
The main purpose of RFID chips for retailers is
inventory control.
Charles Babbage is known as the
originator of the computer
Children are less likely to access explicit material through cable television and magazines than through the Internet because
parents and vendors can control access to traditional media.
The power of technology, for both good and for bad, resides in
people.
the potential to make the First Amendment a reality for more people.
people.
What was the development that expanded the Internet from business and educational institutions to virtually anyone, anytime?
personal computers (PCs)
A majority of video-game ______ want the games to rely less on sequels and licensed material.
players
In the term "video game," "video" means that interaction must take place on-screen, and "game" means
that a player must have direct involvement in producing an outcome.
Which of the following requirements was established by the Children's Internet Protection Act in 2000?
that schools and libraries install filtering software
What is the name of the act passed by the U.S. Congress in 1998 to bring U.S. copyright law into compliance with World Intellectual Property Organization law?
the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Opponents of Internet control believe that online access to information, including sexually explicit material, is a freedom that
the First Amendment guarantees.
What is the number one news source for the majority of Americans?
the Internet
Opponents of Internet control believe that
the Internet is a democratic medium. anonymity protects Internet users' freedom of expression.
Even though a MUD, or multiuser dimension, may have no moving graphics, it is considered a video game because
the action of the game takes place interactively on the screen.
Proponents of Internet control believe that
the anonymity of Internet users can lead to abuse of the medium.
Advergaming is a form of video-game advertising in which
the brand itself becomes the game.
As a result of the specific requirements of the 1974 Federal Privacy Act,
Americans have become more concerned about privacy and security online.
Which of the following are true of the market for virtual reality games?
Americans' comfort with technology has been a key factor behind the early growth of virtual reality games. Eight percent of U.S. households already own a VR gaming device. Sony's Playstation VR and Microsoft's Scorpio are two virtual reality game systems.
Why are people on social media and the Internet often considered users instead of audience members?
At any time or at the same time they may be both reading online content and creating content.
Although Bushnell's first game failed, his company, ______, became extremely successful.
Atari
Which of the following companies created Pong and set off the game revolution?
Atari
Which of the following was the name of the first mass-produced arcade game?
Baffle Ball
Which of the following are true of loot boxes?
Belgium and the Netherlands have deemed them a form of illegal gambling. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is investigating them. They are in-game treasure chests that can only be opened through gameplay or after paying real money.
Who founded Microsoft Corporation?
Bill Gates and Paul Allen
Which of the following is an apparent effect of converging technology on gaming?
It makes game playing more accessible.
Which of the following statements about the video-game system Odyssey are correct?
It was the first home video-game system. It was marketed by Magnavox.
Gunfight was crucial to the development of personal computer games for which of the following reasons?
It was the first microprocessor-based game. It was the first video game to be imported into the United States.
Influence in the 1970s from ______, which had a thriving game industry of its own, helped boost the U.S. video-game industry.
Japan
Which of the following statements about the current state of smartphones are true?
Smartphones are more frequently used than other platforms for sending and receiving e-mail. Smartphones have been outselling cell phones.
Match the social networking site (on the left) with the most appropriate description.
Snapchat matches Choice, enables the posting of images and video that are viewable for only a short time enables the posting of images and video that are viewable for only a short time Pinterest matches Choice, allows users to upload, search, save, and sort images and videos into collections called boards allows users to upload, search, save, and sort images and videos into collections called boards CafeMom matches Choice, serves a community of mothers serves a community of mothers BlackPlanet matches Choice, serves an African American community serves an African American community Foursquare matches Choice, allows users to let followers know where they are and recommend places nearby allows users to let followers know where they are and recommend places nearby
The Apple II was developed by
Steve Jobs and Stephen Wozniak.
Which of the following are true of video game streaming?
Streaming is made possible by cloud computing. Even the most graphic-heavy AAA games can be streamed seamlessly. Games can be streamed on any device.
Dataveillance is pervasive because every activity a user conducts online can be
digitally tracked.
Online feedback is often
direct and immediate.
Match the communication tool (on the left) with the type of communication it makes possible (on the right).
e-mail matches Choice, the ability to send messages to others online; recipients read the messages when they choose the ability to send messages to others online; recipients read the messages when they choose instant messaging matches Choice, the ability to communicate in real time with others online the ability to communicate in real time with others online VoIP matches Choice, the ability to communicate by voice via the Internet the ability to communicate by voice via the Internet
The 1986 Electronic Communication Privacy Act guarantees the privacy of
e-mail.
What is encryption?
electronic coding or masking of information that can be deciphered only with the decrypting key
Browsers take ______ and put them together for viewing.
image files text files sound files
The idea that the Internet should be free flowing, with equal carriage over phone and cable lines for all websites, is called
network neutrality.
A home page is a website's
entryway.
In the Internet of Things (IoT),
everyday objects have built-in network connectivity.
Which of the following states that social media users reveal their actual identities and traits?
extended real-life hypothesis
Search engines allow users to ______ on the Web.
find information
What qualities of the Internet and social media are often celebrated as encouraging democratic involvement and participation?
freedom providing greater knowledge to more people self-governance
It is likely that the extended real-life hypothesis holds true for most social media users because
friends see what we post about ourselves and can point out when it's not accurate.
One goal of computer experts who worked to develop the Internet was to
gain access to the powerful computers beginning to become available.
Virtual reality games are those that
generate an imaginary environment, simulating players' physical presence there.
To qualify as "video games," the games must
have action taking place on-screen. produce some desired outcome. have action manipulated by one or more players.
The digital divide refers to communities that
have less access to the internet than others
Tim Berners-Lee made HTTP available to all for free, explaining that he designed the Web to
help people work together.
A home page offers ______ that lead to other pages in that site.
hyperlinks
Betsy is reading a blog post about yoga apparel. The post discusses several different brands of apparel and provides ______ that Betsy can click on to be transported to the websites of those brands.
hyperlinks
The technical basis of the World Wide Web is the
hypertext transfer protocols (HTTP).
When creating a new social media profile, 37-year-old Richard chooses the name "Rick," even though he's never used it before, and uses a photo of his 22-year-old self playing soccer, which he's only ever done once. His actions most closely match which idea?
idealized virtual reality hypothesis
Which of the following are examples of municipal broadband?
local public libraries that allow patrons to use computers with Internet access city-funded kiosks that offer people free WiFi
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (1998) does which of the following?
makes it a crime to bypass antipiracy measures in commercial software requires music webcasters to pay licensing fees to record companies
Most American video-game players belong to which of the following demographic groups?
males people over 18 years old
Hyperlinks embedded in a website are typically used to allow instant access to
material in other sites on the same server. information in other sites all over the world. other information in the same website.
Critics of the information gap suggest it results from the failure of ______ to provide important information to all people.
media
Low-cost broadband offered by cities and towns in the United States to its citizens is known as
municipal broadband.
Filtering software can ______ websites that contain specified words and images.
prevent access to
Which of the following are among the four main ways advertisers use games to reach their targeted audiences?
product placement advergaming freemium games
An important issue concerning privacy and the Internet is the need to ______ private communication.
protect
Copyright protection on the Internet is designed to
protect the author and ensure appropriate compensation.
To reach files on the Internet, users must gain access through "wired-to-the-Net" hosts, which are often called
servers.
Access to the Internet was at first limited to people who could connect to larger, centralized machines using
terminals.
Which of the following is an example of a person being both an audience and a creator online?
reading, writing, and sending e-mail
If a computer on a switching network becomes unavailable, destination information embedded in messages sent on the system allow messages to be instantly
rerouted.
"LED" (light-emitting diode) and "LCD" (liquid crystal display) are terms that refer to
screen-display technologies.
Which of the following makes it especially easy to find information on the Web?
search engines
Which of the following is a domain name that can be assumed to represent a business?
seaurchin.com
Which of the following replaced vacuum tubes as computer processors?
semiconductors
Individually inspired online activism is derogatorily called
slacktivism.
Which of the following is responsible in large part for the rapid increase in the percentage of American Internet users since 2000?
smartphones
In 2009, e-mail was surpassed by ______ as the most common and fastest-growing application of the Internet.
social networking sites
A browser is a(n) ______ that is used to download and view Web files.
software program
ARPA was established to
sponsor and coordinate research related to defense.
A person or organization who is negatively affected by lies spread on the Internet can
sue for libel or fraud.
Copyright law is difficult to enforce on the Internet because Internet content is not
tangible.
One of the two main issues concerning the Internet, social media, and freedom of expression is
the difficulty of imposing restrictions on the Internet.
Critics who argue the Internet will be no more of an asset to democracy than have been radio and television point to what as evidence?
the endless battles to keep the Internet open and free
The 1974 Federal Privacy Act restricts ______ from collecting and distributing personal information.
the government
Oliver spends a lot of time on social media, where he works hard to come across as the witty, personable, and dependable young man he is. Which basic social need does this best represent?
the need for self-presentation
Which of the following are the basic social needs that users seek to fulfill, according to the dual-factor model of social media use?
the need for self-presentation the need to belong
Which of the following was forbidden by the Child Pornography Prevention Act of 1996?
the online transmission of images of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct
Other than the digital technology, what makes a blog different from a newsletter or a person speaking on a street corner?
the potential for mass communication
One of the two main issues concerning the Internet, social media, and freedom of expression is
the potential to make the First Amendment a reality for more people.
Which of the following was the most crucial component that made possible the development of personal computers (PCs)?
the semiconductor
The disparity between people who have communication technology and people who do not is called
the technology gap.
Which of the following is commonly referred to as spyware?
third-party cookies
The use and misuse of private, personal information that is ______ is an important Internet privacy issue.
willingly provided by users
Which of the following correctly describes a technical aspect of finding sites on the Web?
A site's official address is its URL. Sites are commonly recognized by their domain names.
The early switching network that went online in 1969, using computers at four different universities, was based on work commissioned by
ARPA.
What network that went online in 1969 used Honeywell computers at multiple universities?
ARPAnet
Which of the following statements about why game designers want product placements in their games are true?
Brand names add some realism to the games. Designers can engage in cross-promotion with advertisers, which is lucrative.
Which of the following characteristics about Twitter and Twitter posts (tweets) are accurate?
Breaking news is sometimes revealed on Twitter before it appears on national media. Users can choose to tweet privately to a specific group or to provide open access. Some Twitter users have more than one million followers, or subscribers.
Candy has a lot of Facebook friends, but she doesn't like to read posts from friends who are on vacation, at parties, or constantly talking about how awesome everything is. Candy is likely suffering from which of the following?
Facebook envy
Why do advertisers like to use online game sites for marketing campaigns?
Gamers tend to spend more time on game sites than on informational sites.
Which of the following statements about brand-specific game websites are true?
Games are sometimes downloadable. Games can be played online.
Which of the following statements about brand-specific game websites are true?
Games can be played online. Games are sometimes downloadable.
Which of the following statements about gambling in the 1930s are true?
Games that paid off in additional games rather than cash were not gambling. Games of skill were not considered gambling.
How would failing to maintain network neutrality affect the value of the Internet to democracy?
If all sites were not equal, the political voices able to pay more would be far more likely to be heard.
Which of the following statements about the differences between e-mail and instant messaging are true?
Instant messaging does not require an e-mail account, but e-mail does. Instant messaging allows two or more people to respond immediately to one another in a real-time conversation; e-mail is not as instantaneous.
Which of the following statements about idealized virtual identity hypothesis are true?
It asserts that people try to deceive others on social media by assuming idealized personality traits they do not have. The behavior of most social media users does not quite match the idealized virtual identity hypothesis.
Which of the following best explains the most negative aspect of the government having access to all electronic communication?
It can be destructive to our personal freedom and create a surveillance state.
The Web provides slacktivists with which important benefits?
It greatly reduces the costs of protesting. It enables people to act collectively even when they are physically apart.
Which of the following are ways in which blogging has helped society?
It has demanded more accountability from corporations and politicians and other powerful entities. It has empowered and given voice to those distrustful of or ignored by traditional media.
Which of the following are true of the so-called smear forward?
It is an example of the negative side of the "double-edged sword" of technology. It can have damaging real-world effects.
What is the impact of concentration and globalization on the video-game industry?
Much of the industry is controlled by a few companies that sell to a global market.
Which of the following is true of smartphones as a game technology?
Ninety percent of all U.S. smartphone users play games on their devices.
The 3DS has revolutionized handheld gaming and allowed ______ to remain number one in sales in the handheld-device industry.
Nintendo
What was the name of the first home video-game system, developed by Ralph Baer?
Odyssey
In which of the following ways is the Internet different from traditional media?
On the Internet a single individual can communicate with as large an audience as can multinational corporations.
Which of the following statements about massively multiplayer online roleplaying games (MMOs) are true?
One of the most popular MMOs is World of Warcraft. MMOs are virtual worlds games that can be played on a number of platforms.
Which of the following statements about online activism is true?
Online activism can successfully spur social and political action.
ARPA was established in response to which of the following?
The Soviet Union launched the first human-constructed satellite and put the scientific supremacy of the U.S. into question.
Which of the following was the final result from the appeal of the Children's Internet Protection Act?
The act was upheld.
Which of the following is a requirement of a video game?
The action must take place interactively on a screen.
Which of the following statements about gamers is true?
The average game player is 34 years old.
Which of the following statements regarding gamer statistics is true?
The average game player is 34 years old.
Which of the following developments took place in the 1970s?
The first e-mail program was created. The term "the Internet" was introduced.
Which of the following statements best explains binary code's historic significance for the digital computer?
The first electronic digital computer reduced information to binary code for storage and manipulation.
Which of the following best explains the controversy over using filtering software on computers at libraries?
The software can block access to any content, restricting adults from accessing information.
Which of the following best explains why communication technology is a double-edged sword?
The technology can be used to share and spread information but can also be used for hurtful or malicious purposes.
Which of the following statements about Internet service providers are accurate?
They offer customers a connection to the Internet. Some provide services such as cable television.
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of Internet service providers (ISPs)?
They provide Internet connectivity for a fee.
Who developed hypertext transfer in the early 1990s?
Tim Berners-Lee
True or false: According to the 1986 Electronic Communication Privacy Act, if the government wants access to your e-mails, it must secure permission just as it would for a telephone wiretap.
True
True or false: Americans are more likely to see an individual's cell-phone video of a cursing politician on a blog than a journalist's report of the same story on the nightly news.
True
True or false: Product placement is a source of extra revenue for video-game designers and adds an element of reality to their games.
True
True or false: To reach files on remote computers via the Internet, users must first gain access through network servers.
True
Women 18 and older represent a greater proportion of the gaming population than boys 18 or younger.
True
Why do some advertisers choose video games for their campaigns?
Video games have audiences in almost every demographic.
Charles Babbage created designs for
a computer that used stored memory.
One component of the Apple II's success was its
advanced sound and image applications.
When new and existing content is combined on the Internet to create newer material, it is difficult to determine
authorship.
Code made up of the digits 1 and 0 is called ______ code.
binary
Match the type of media (on the left) with the trait it is associated with (on the right).
blogging matches Choice, has a more personal touch has a more personal touch traditional media matches Choice, has a more objective tone has a more objective tone blogging matches Choice, is agile is agile traditional media matches Choice, is structured and regimented is structured and regimented blogging matches Choice, is more encouraging of citizen action is more encouraging of citizen action
The Internet is primarily available to people who
can afford a computer and an Internet connection.
The widening of the information gap will fuel the knowledge gap, which separates
citizens who are better informed from citizens who are less informed.
A user's ______ reveals every link the user clicks and every keystroke a user makes while on the Internet.
click stream
The definition of dataveillance is the
collection and distillation of consumer data.
A blog is an online journal that
comments on the news or any of a variety of topics of interest.
What elements of the switching network envisioned by Paul Baran would enable all types of computers to communicate with each other?
common communication rules and computer languages
When the World Wide Web launched, there were more than 1.1 million hosts. Hosts are
computers linking individual personal computer users to the Internet.
The Internet is a global network of ______ that share and exchange information.
interconnected computers
The Child Pornography Prevention Act of 1996 was overturned because the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that
its effect would be too damaging to freedom of expression.
The qualities of freedom and self-governance seen in the Internet and social media have led many to celebrate them as a technological solution to which key issues?
lack of citizen participation in the political process an increasing disenchantment with politics
What qualities of the integrated circuit made the production of affordable personal computers possible?
lack of heat small size
Which of the following types of households most commonly fall on the side of the digital divide with less Internet usage?
less-educated
Because all information on the Internet is ______, augmented reality can compromise personal privacy.
linkable
The Internet today can be described as
network of networks
Media critics believe that the Internet will be no more of a tool for increased democracy than traditional media have been because
new media will face the same constraints that have shaped traditional media.
In contrast to traditional newspapers and magazines, blogs give voice to
new opinions and interests.
The use of radio frequency identification chips (microchips that transmit a radio signal) in retail products
offers lower labor costs to retailers. raises privacy concerns.
Advergames typically occur in which of the following ways?
on brand-specific websites
The Layar program in smartphones enables visual images to be linked instantly to
online information.
Which of the following elements contributed to the video-game industry's growing success in the 1970s and 1980s?
open structure play handheld devices more advanced home console systems programmable games
By licensing software called a(n) ______ system, Microsoft played a role in the early development of personal computers.
operating
Privacy advocates believe that the ideal way to deal with online privacy issues and websites' collection and dissemination of personal data is to have users choose whether or not to
opt-in.
The 2012 "Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights" suggested sites place a "do not track" button on their Web pages. This type of provision is an example of
opt-out.
Which of the following games represents Japan's first major influence on U.S. video-game technology?
Gunfight
The first interactive computer game, Spacewar, was invented by
an MIT student.
Which of the following best describes convergence as it relates to the video-game industry?
Major game companies design their systems to handle multiple media, including video games and Internet and movie capabilities.
Which of the following reasons contribute to the video-game industry's continued reliance on sequels and licensing?
Half of all new games fail. Most of the top selling video and computer games are franchise sequels or licensed titles. Production, promotion, and distribution costs are soaring
What was Nolan Bushnell's entrepreneurial idea that that started off the video game revolution?
He applied the concept of Ralph Baer's game Odyssey to his idea of coin-operated arcade games.
Which of the following did engineer Ralph Baer promote?
He believed games should be built into television receivers.
Why would a large company, such as Nintendo, use third-party games?
Highly successful games, even when written by other companies who profit from the software sales, lead to more console sales.
Why do advertisers see games as much like magazines?
In both media, it is easy to target a very specific group.
What major effect does cross-promotion have for both the game maker and the advertiser?
It increases the profit margins for both companies.
Which of the following are characteristics of a MUD?
It involves multiple users. It is classified as a video game.
In its first 2 months on the market, ______ sold 8 million units and became the fastest-selling electronic device in history.
Kinect
The video game Myst was originally written for
Macintosh computers.
Which of the following statements about video-game players is true?
More than half of gamers play with others.
Which company's gaming releases have clearly dominated handheld devices?
Nintendo
Which company's gaming system changed the nature of home console play?
Nintendo's Wii
Which statement reflects a criticism of the use of licensed content in the video-game industry?
Paying for licensed content diverts resources from the development of original content.
Which of the following is predicted for the future of console gaming?
Streaming technology is bringing console gaming to an end.
Why has the average video-game player become more likely to play on multiple video-game platforms?
The distinction between video games' underlying technologies has diminished. The average gamer has grown up using multiple video-game technologies.
Which of the following are true of how video-game players engage with others in their gaming?
The majority of those who play with others play with friends and family. The majority of game players feel games help them connect with friends.
Which of the following examples are freemiums?
The player can obtain virtual goods after watching a commercial. The player can use a brand-name product that is part of the game to gain special skills or attributes. The player can buy special privileges with actual cash.
Which of the following are reasons that video games are becoming more expensive to produce?
The production technology itself has become more sophisticated and expensive. Games cost much more to promote today. Writers and programmers can demand more money once their games gain popularity.
Which of the following best explains why Amazon bought Twitch, a game-streaming site?
The video-game audience is large and lucrative.
What did the Tech Model Railroad Club do that modern-day video game makers would most likely find surprising and ill-advised?
They gave their game away for free.
What is it about games such as Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto that make them "franchise titles"?
They have numerous successful sequels.
What do Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony have in common?
They share the market on home console sales.
Why were early arcade games banned during the 1930s?
They were considered gambling.
Many researchers and scientists dispute the story that the Internet was built to protect national security in case of a nuclear attack.
True
True or False: The home version of Trivial Pursuit is not considered a video game.
True
Which of the following did Nolan Bushnell discover about video games that led to his financial success?
Video games must be easy to play and must appeal to a wide audience.
Which of the following statements about video-game players and the money they spend are true?
Video-games brings in more money per year than any other form of entertainment. Millions of viewers watch video-game tournaments on the Internet.
Which of the following are true of how game players use today's consoles?
When not playing games, players use consoles to listen to music, watch movies, watch TV, and watch live content. Users often spend more time with online video and music than on playing games.
Within the video game industry, the term "licensed" refers to
a fee paid to other companies to use their name or concept for a video game.
On what type of machine were the earliest video games invented?
computers designed for military research
An advocacy game
is a way for nonprofit organizations to spread their messages.
Doom was important to the advancement of video games because
it could be played over a computer network and through the player's perspective.
Sales numbers for the video-game system Odyssey were mediocre when it was introduced, in part because
it was too expensive. it was poorly marketed.
Which of the following are factors that led to the quick development of the video-game industry?
new home gaming systems influence from Japan advances in technology
How much money did Steve Russell and the other members of the Tech Model Railroad Club make from the invention of Spacewar?
none
Which of the following factors play a role in keeping the video-game industry from trying new games that might be even more successful than sequels?
the cost of distribution the cost of production marketing expenses
Which aspects of Doom foreshadowed future popular game developments?
the first-person shooting perspective the use of the Internet to play against other players
The purpose of a brand-specific game site is
to promote a product in a fun way.
Which of the following best explains why console systems added extra features?
to remain competitive
