The Impact of Spacewar on DEC Machines
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Who is credited with creating the game Donkey Kong?

  • James Humpert
  • Shigeru Miyamoto (correct)
  • Irving Bromberg
  • Martin Bromley
  • Which Japanese company pulled the game industry out of a slump with their NES gaming system?

  • Atari
  • Sega
  • Nintendo (correct)
  • Sony
  • What was the original name of Sega before it merged and became Sega Enterprises?

  • Sega Games Co Ltd
  • Service Games (correct)
  • Standard Games
  • Rosen Enterprises
  • Which gaming system was originally called Family Computer or FamiCom before being repackaged as the Nintendo Entertainment System?

    <p>Super NES</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of games did Nintendo initially start out making before transitioning to electronic video games?

    <p>Playing cards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character did Shigeru Miyamoto create that later became known as Mario?

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

    What decision did Nintendo of America make regarding their product to separate it from the stigma of 'games'?

    <p>'NES' as the product name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Donkey Kong' is a game about a gorilla who has stolen what?

    <p>A carpenter's girlfriend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key strategy decision did Nintendo of America make regarding the naming of their product?

    <p>To use 'Entertainment System' in the product name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one significant feature of the controller of the NES gaming system that made it accessible to a wide range of users?

    <p>A friendly design suitable for anyone to use</p> Signup and view all the answers

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