E-sport exam
What affected the popularity of computer-gaming in its earlier stages?
available games and cost of buying a computer
What was Mario's official first job?
construction worker
Which of these are risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle?
high risk of heart attacks, high risk of strokes, high risk of obesity, high risk of injury or broken bones
What advantage did the Game Paks have?
portable
Which popular game feature was created by angry developers?
Easter Eggs
What is NOT required for a LAN-party?
Energy drinks
Gamification is a process that turns non-game content into games.
False
Video game rating systems only exist in the United States.
False
You need to be dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled in programming to work in the eSports world.
False
eSports sponsors are always from the field of gaming/IT.
False
What technology allows AR applications to track the angle and orientation of the devices they're run on?
Gyroscopes
How do Sponsors primarily help professional eSports players?
They provide funds and pay for necessities.
In what way did Atari mistreat some of their developers?
They refused to give credit for their work
What is the main difference between developing an app for iOS and Android?
They require different toolkits or SDKs
How do many mobile games make money?
They subtly encourage users to buy in-game content
What set Sega's appeal apart from Nintendo's?
They targeted different types of players
When was the first video game crash and when was the second?
1977 and 1983
How much exercise per week is the minimum recommended?
At least 2-3 hours
What was NOT an influencing factor in replacing cartridges with CD-ROMs?
Console capabilities
What sort of portfolio would be best to show to a potential employer?
A complete game and some art or writing
How did the first successful VR headset get started?
A crowd-funding campaign
What single event kick-started Sony's venture into console making?
A failed deal with Nintendo
Which of these are alternatives to Pro-Player careers in the eSports industry?
Content Creator Event Organizer Game Developer Streamer
List the following gaming consoles in order of their release.
1. Magnavox Odyssey 2. Fairchild Channel F 3. Atari 2600 4. Atari 5200
What does DRM usually come in combination with?
Anti-Cheat Software
What uses besides gaming does VR NOT have?
Automatic driving cars
What allows players to play games released on previous console versions?
Backwards Compatibility
In what aspects have FPS games changed since the times of Doom? (Select all that apply.)
Better special effects, Bigger maps, and More elaborate narratives
What would guarantee a game to be classified as Mature rather than Teen under the ESRB system?
Blood
In what parts of health care have Active Games NOT found use?
Cancer therapy
What skill is essential for a career in video game programming?
Coding
What arcade game paved the way for rhythm gaming?
Dance Dance Revolution
Which of these is not a tool used for gamification?
Delaying gratification
What game did Mario make his first appearance in?
Donkey Kong
Which of these is not a successful eSports title?
Dota
What effect did the crash of 1983 have on PC gaming?
It increased its popularity
In what way has the rhythm game genre been able to adapt better to tech innovations than some other genres?
It is compatible with VR
How did the limited memory of cartridges affect gameplay?
It limited how much players could do in the game and It limited how elaborate games could be
What happened when DOS entered the market?
It quickly took over the PC gaming market
In what way did the Game Boy pioneer mobile gaming?
It was one of the first handheld consoles and it was extremely popular
What makes the app development market different from other development areas?
It's newer and It's still being shaped
In which country did Xbox not sell well?
Japan
What caused the lawsuit between Nintendo and Tengen?
Licensing disputes
Which shortcoming of mobile gaming did the Switch NOT try to resolve?
Limited Battery Life
What game is the most popular one on the Switch in its first year?
Mario Odyssey
What were the causes of the second video game crash of 1983?
Market saturation of too many consoles and The horrible gameplay of the Atari game E.T.
What important innovation separated home-based consoles from early arcade consoles?
Microprocessor
What was a primary reason that caused the Kinect to fail?
Microsoft's decision to force it upon users without incentive to use it.
Which of these are essential to play an Augmented Reality game?
Mobile phone with an AR app
What is the goal of the razor-razorblade strategy?
Moderate long-term returns
What set the Wii apart from the competition?
Motion controls, Cheap price
Which were factors in PlayStation overtaking the N64 in sales?
N64 games were more expensive than those of the PS1 and CD-ROMs were superior to cartridges
What started the rivalry between Sega and Nintendo?
Nintendo released a successful console the same day Sega released a massive failure
What enhancements do AR games use to change what people see in the real world?
Overlays
Which console sold the most units so far?
PS2
Why was the ESRB created?
Parents complaints about violence in games
What below is NOT part of indirect marketing?
Text messages, Flyers in the mail, and Recommendations between friends
What was the original purpose of video games?
Research
Which fifth-generation console made the least worldwide sales?
Sega Saturn
What is an absolutely essential quality to have when seeking a job as a video game artist?
Skills with graphics manipulation software
What hurdle has limited eSports from participating in the Olympics?
Some games are too violent, which is against the rules
What set apart the weapons in GoldenEye 007 from their real counterparts?
Some of them had name-changes
Which game was played at the very first 'proper' eSports tournament, and how many players participated?
Space Invaders, 10k participants
What industry did eSports model itself after?
Sports
What did Mario and Sonic have in common?
Started out in platformer type games and Created to increase brand appeal
What other platforms besides smartphones can mobile games be found on? (Select all that apply.)
Tablets, Smartwatches, Graphing Calculators
What made the Wii's functions different from those of the Kinect?
The controllers used
What influenced the naming of the Final Fantasy series?
The impending end of the company
What did NOT influence Nintendo's rise in popularity?
The invention of Tetris
What was the main reason the Virtual Boy failed?
The machine was released unfinished and with many problems
What technological advances have helped eSports grow?
The spread and improvement of the Internet The development of high-power PCs
Why are there so few VR games, relative to traditional consoles?
The technology is new and VR games are expensive to produce
What made the combination of Harmonix and RedOctane perfect for creating the Guitar Hero franchise?
Their respective experience with music games and controllers.
How are occasional viewers an important factor in the successful numbers of eSports?
There are few of them and they spend a little money per person.
Which degree subject will guarantee a career in developing AR and VR games?
There isn't a complete program available yet
How have digital downloads changed the video game world?
They have made the process from idea to published game simpler and cheaper and They have helped establish new distribution systems.
What impact did high score lists have?
They let people compete
Which new gameplay elements came with the 16bit era?
Tilemaps Automaps More elaborate music scores
What was the original purpose of computer-based video games?
Training, Research, and Demonstration
What were the disadvantages of arcade gaming?
Travel cost and gameplay cost
What sort of problems can VR users currently experience?
Tripping and falling and Cybersickness and Repetitive strain injury
A third-party developer is an external company not related to the console maker that independently develops and publishes games for that console.
True
In 1993, Mortal Kombat 2's release set a record for opening week sales.
True
In order to develop a VR game, you need a VR-headset.
True
Python and C++ are Object-Oriented Programming Languages.
True
The Nintendo Switch is a mobile/home-console hybrid.
True
What were the criticisms of the GameCube?
Uninspired design and Lack of features compared to competition
In what way are controls in mobile games limited?
Users don't have a lot of control options
Which of these is a must-have for video game testers?
a high school diploma
What is NOT included in the usual specs of a game designer?
accounting
