12 Questions
What type of graphics were used in early arcade games like Battlezone and Tempest?
Vector graphics
Which instrument was used to display some of the earliest games like OXO and Spacewar!?
Oscilloscope
Who were the founders of Atari, inspired to create their own video game after playing Spacewar!?
Ted Dabney and Nolan Bushnell
What was the first arcade video game created by the founders of Atari?
Computer Space
What type of media do console games use to allow players to change games quickly?
Cartridge
Which gaming pioneer created the first commercial home console, the Magnavox Odyssey?
Ralph Baer
What technological features did the Magnavox Odyssey have that made it ahead of its time?
Analog controller and removable ROM
What advancement since the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 generation allowed an expansive library of games with minimal space?
Downloadable games and storage in HDD
Which game is described as having the perfect combination of action, combat, open-world exploration, and story?
Grand Theft Auto V
Which game is highlighted for its simple concept but powerful ability to allow players to create whatever they want?
Minecraft
Which game has appeared on nearly every electronic device and even became an arcade game?
Tetris
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?
Wii Sports
Explore the evolution of early video games and their transition from simple or no graphics to the modern games we know today. Learn about the significance of games like OXO, Spacewar!, and Colossal Cave Adventure, which were displayed on small black and white oscilloscope screens.
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