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Which genre is mainly restricted to PC due to the central role of mouse and keyboard?

Racing

Simulation

Strategy (correct)

Fighting

Which series, designed by Maxis, dominates the Simulation genre?

Need for Speed

The Sims (correct)

Warcraft III

Burnout

Which game is popular on Xbox consoles and has millions of players online?

Warcraft III

Command and Conquer

Halo 3 (correct)

Warhammer 40,000

Jet fighter and flying sims are important types of which genre of game?

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Which game genre has enjoyed a renaissance after being fully updated to include 3D characters and arenas?

Fighting Signup and view all the answers

Which genres are preferred by PC gamers according to the text?

FPS, RPG, Simulation Signup and view all the answers

Which genre includes games like Half-Life, Halo, and Call of Duty?

Action Signup and view all the answers

What type of games are Grand Theft Auto, Gears of War, and Splinter Cell considered?

Action Signup and view all the answers

Which genre has games like Final Fantasy XII, Oblivion, and Knights of the Old Republic?

Role-playing game (RPG) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a popular sports game from the text?

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What type of games are Wario-Ware and Zelda examples of?

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What gaming concept has injected new life into Adventure games?

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PC Gaming

Strategy genre is mainly restricted to PC due to the central role of mouse and keyboard.

Simulation Games

The Sims series, designed by Maxis, dominates the Simulation genre.

Xbox Consoles

Halo is a popular game on Xbox consoles with millions of players online.

Flight Sims

Jet fighter and flying sims are important types of Simulation games.

Fighting Games

The Fighting game genre has enjoyed a renaissance after being fully updated to include 3D characters and arenas.

PC Gamers' Preferences

PC gamers prefer Strategy and Simulation games.

FPS Games

First-Person Shooter (FPS) games include Half-Life, Halo, and Call of Duty.

Action-Adventure Games

Grand Theft Auto, Gears of War, and Splinter Cell are considered Action-Adventure games.

RPG Games

Role-Playing Games (RPG) include Final Fantasy XII, Oblivion, and Knights of the Old Republic.

Sports Games

Cricket is NOT a popular sports game from the text.

Platformer Games

Wario-Ware and Zelda are examples of Platformer games.

Adventure Games

The concept of "point-and-click" has injected new life into Adventure games.

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Learn about different video game genres and how they differentiate games. Explore popular genres like FPS and Action, with examples such as Half-Life, Halo, Grand Theft Auto, and Gears of War.