Evolution of Broadcast Media Quiz

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What is the term used by Taylor to describe broadcast media in the internet age?

Live streaming

Cam culture

Networked broadcast (correct)

Platform capture

What does live streaming refer to?

Use of web cameras for live broadcasting

Broadcasting of video content over the internet with interactive features (correct)

Streaming of lives 24/7

Focus on video game live streaming

What characterized the early internet culture in the 1990s known as cam culture?

Focus on video game live streaming

Streaming of lives 24/7

Broadcasting of video content over the internet with interactive features

Use of web cameras for live broadcasting (correct)

Which platform, launched in 2007, initially allowed users to stream their lives 24/7 but later evolved to focus on gaming content?

Justin.tv Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of capturing content such as video or screenshots directly from a specific platform called?

Platform capture Signup and view all the answers

According to TL Taylor, what contributed to the emergence of contemporary live streaming?

Ability to broadcast live content to a wide audience and the global reach of the internet Signup and view all the answers

What concept does platform capture refer to?

Design features to capture and maintain user attention on digital platforms Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Twitch become the leading platform for live streaming of video games, esports, and other content?

2011 Signup and view all the answers

What is Valve known for in the gaming industry?

Developing prominent first-party titles and a digital distribution platform Signup and view all the answers

According to TL Taylor's frameworks, how does 'Esports as a game' framework differ from 'Esports as media entertainment' framework?

It focuses on game design, mechanics, and player interaction vs. studying the production, distribution, and consumption of esports content Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Twitch bits in relation to streamers and viewers?

Encouraging streamers to remain within the platform ecosystem by allowing viewers to interact with them Signup and view all the answers

What does 'long tail' economics refer to in the context of digital platforms?

The abundance of choice and online distribution driving a shift from hit-driven economics to a niche-focused model Signup and view all the answers

What was the original purpose of Justin.tv when it was launched in 2007?

To allow users to stream their lives 24/7 Signup and view all the answers

How does Valve's Steam platform contribute to the gaming industry?

By providing digital rights management (DRM), multiplayer gaming, and social networking services Signup and view all the answers

What is the key feature of an online platform in the context of digital products?

Providing access to digital content and promoting real-time interaction and engagement Signup and view all the answers

'Esports as a sport' framework emphasizes which aspects compared to 'Esports as a game' framework?

Competitive aspects like skills and teamwork Signup and view all the answers

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