mobile gaming
Which mobile gaming platform revolutionized the distribution and discovery of games, leading to a surge in mobile gaming popularity?
apple app store
Which decade saw Japan emerge as a dominant force in shaping the global gaming landscape?
1980
What does "indie" in indie games stand for?
independent
Which technological shift in the '90s allowed for larger, more detailed video games?
shift from cartridges to CD ROMS
Which decade is considered pivotal in the history of video games due to the inception of the commercial video game industry?
1970
Which game uses augmented reality to blend the digital and physical worlds, creating an immersive mobile gaming experience?
pokemon go
Which game, released in 1980 by Namco, became a massive hit in arcades worldwide?
sonic the hedgehog
What characterizes indie gaming in terms of its development teams and financial backing?
What purpose did specialized 3D engines serve in the 1990s?
they improved battery life on portable devices
Which game, released in 1978 by Taito, became a cultural phenomenon and significantly boosted the popularity of arcade games?
breakout
Which indie game gained widespread popularity and demonstrated the power of simple yet engaging gameplay, as well as the importance of social deduction in online gaming?
among us
Who are the iconic duo featured in the 1985 game "Super Mario Bros." released by Nintendo?
mario and lugi
How have indie games influenced the gaming industry?
by offering fresh perspectives and gameplay mechanics
What role did the Sony PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and Nintendo 64 play in the 1990s gaming landscape?
they emphasized on augmented reality games
What did Atari release in 1975 that brought video games into living rooms?
atari 2600
In what ways do traditional video games differ from mobile and online games in terms of immersion?
traditonal games are more lik low quality games and were basically the same but games right now are all different
Describe one way Japan played a pivotal role in the global gaming industry during the 1980s.
It gave a new way of gaming and a new ezperience
Identify one way indie game developers can promote their games in ways that differ from traditional big-name publishing.
they can promote their game with social media
What was a major change in game storage mediums during the 1990s?
game cartages
What significance does Magnavox Odyssey hold in the gaming industry?
First home gaming console
What is one advantage of mobile and online gaming's immersive potential over traditional gaming?
there's more options and different type of preferences people can get into and different modes Aswell
Why was the 1980s considered the "golden era of gaming" with respect to game design and storytelling?
because alot of games were booming in busniess
Describe how indie games provide a "level playing field" for creatives and developers?
it provides a sense of creativity and a a sence of excitement
Name one gaming genre that became popular because of 3D graphics in the 1990s.
collectathon genre, notably by the landmark title Super Mario 64,
What impact did the game "Pong" have on the video game industry when Atari released it in 1972?
it had a huge impact it also helped improve games in the future