History of Games
Which game, spreading from India to Europe simulates war?
Chess
What are the three primary segments of the video game industry?
Console, PC, and Mobile.
What 1980s arcade game became a global cultural phenomenon with a yellow character?
(Pac-Man)
Which Japanese company publishes franchises like Mario, Pokémon, and Zelda?
Nintendo.
What are the three elements of a valid contract?
Offer, Acceptance, Consideration
What 1958 game, played on an oscilloscope, is often cited as the first video game?
(Tennis for Two)
Which company is known for Halo and Xbox Game Pass?
Microsoft
What handheld system, released in 1989, launched with Tetris?
(Game Boy)
Which U.S. publisher is known for Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Overwatch?
Activision Blizzard (now part of Microsoft as of 2023).
A player at an esports arena intentionally trips another competitor causing injury. What tort has been committed?
Battery (intentional harmful/offensive contact).
Which 19th-century board game was designed to teach moral lessons?
(The Mansion of Happiness)
Which company is recognized for iconic franchises like Mario and Pokémon?
Nintendo
What 1996 Nintendo console introduced Super Mario 64?
(Nintendo 64)
Which French publisher created Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance?
Ubisoft.
Failure to exercise reasonable care under the circumstances, resulting in harm.
what is negligence
What was the first home console, released in 1972?
(Magnavox Odyssey)
What platform is the largest distributor of PC games?
Steam
Which 2000 console remains the best-selling of all time?
(PlayStation 2)
Which U.S. publisher is recognized for sports titles like FIFA, Madden NFL, and The Sims?
Electronic Arts (EA).
A non-possessory right to use another’s land for a specific purpose.
What is an easement?
Which 1972 Atari arcade game became the first big commercial success?
(Pong)
Today, most games are delivered directly through platforms like Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Live. What is this model called?
Digital Distribution
The violence in Mortal Kombat and Night Trap led to the creation of which U.S. ratings board?
(ESRB)
Which company publishes Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption?
Rockstar Games
A false statement of fact published to a third party that harms another’s reputation.
What is Defamation?