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Questions and Answers
What type of graphics were used in early arcade games like Battlezone and Tempest?
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!?
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!?
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?
What was the first arcade video game created by the founders of Atari?
What type of media do console games use to allow players to change games quickly?
What type of media do console games use to allow players to change games quickly?
Which gaming pioneer created the first commercial home console, the Magnavox Odyssey?
Which gaming pioneer created the first commercial home console, the Magnavox Odyssey?
What technological features did the Magnavox Odyssey have that made it ahead of its time?
What technological features did the Magnavox Odyssey have that made it ahead of its time?
What advancement since the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 generation allowed an expansive library of games with minimal space?
What advancement since the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 generation allowed an expansive library of games with minimal space?
Which game is described as having the perfect combination of action, combat, open-world exploration, and story?
Which game is described as having the perfect combination of action, combat, open-world exploration, and story?
Which game is highlighted for its simple concept but powerful ability to allow players to create whatever they want?
Which game is highlighted for its simple concept but powerful ability to allow players to create whatever they want?
Which game has appeared on nearly every electronic device and even became an arcade game?
Which game has appeared on nearly every electronic device and even became an arcade game?
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?
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?
