Evolution of Early Video Games
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What type of graphics were used in early arcade games like Battlezone and Tempest?

  • Raster graphics
  • Pixel graphics
  • Line graphics
  • Vector graphics (correct)
  • Which instrument was used to display some of the earliest games like OXO and Spacewar!?

  • Monitor
  • Television
  • Oscilloscope (correct)
  • Projector
  • Who were the founders of Atari, inspired to create their own video game after playing Spacewar!?

  • Bill Gates and Paul Allen
  • Larry Page and Sergey Brin
  • Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
  • Ted Dabney and Nolan Bushnell (correct)
  • What was the first arcade video game created by the founders of Atari?

    <p>Computer Space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of media do console games use to allow players to change games quickly?

    <p>Cartridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gaming pioneer created the first commercial home console, the Magnavox Odyssey?

    <p>Ralph Baer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technological features did the Magnavox Odyssey have that made it ahead of its time?

    <p>Analog controller and removable ROM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advancement since the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 generation allowed an expansive library of games with minimal space?

    <p>Downloadable games and storage in HDD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which game is described as having the perfect combination of action, combat, open-world exploration, and story?

    <p>Grand Theft Auto V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which game is highlighted for its simple concept but powerful ability to allow players to create whatever they want?

    <p>Minecraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which game has appeared on nearly every electronic device and even became an arcade game?

    <p>Tetris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which game is credited with revolutionizing the way we play games and what gaming could be, as well as driving the sales of the Nintendo Wii?

    <p>Wii Sports</p> Signup and view all the answers

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