History of Games
What decade did the Playstation come out?
1990s
True or false: Game engines drive innovation in visual technologies.
True
What is the significance of prize pools in esports?
What prizes you get for winning the tournament.
What is the primary goal of teamwork in an esports environment?
Achieve a SMART goal together
Full name, address, date of birth, SSN, workplace, bank accounts, etc.
Who are the iconic duo featured in the 1985 game "Super Mario Bros." released by Nintendo?
Mario and Luigi
What is the purpose of background music in video games?
To keep players engaged
To set the mood of the scene
To support storytelling and evoke emotions
etc.
What platform, launched in the 2010s, played a significant role in the growth of esports viewership?
Twitch
Why is communication important for a team?
It builds trust and understanding among team members
Name one feature on most games that can protect you from harassment, or cyberbullying.
Blocking, reporting, privacy settings, etc.
What does "indie" in indie games stand for?
Independent
True or False: Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are the same thing.?
False
What does esports stand for?
Electronic Sports
What factors should a team leader consider when assigning roles to players?
What position the player wants, what they are good at, what the team needs, where they fit in the best, etc.
True or False:
Active Digital Footprint is the footprint you leave when you share information willingly about yourself to social media or websites.
True
What was the first console called?
Magnavox Odyssey
One of the biggest contributing factors to improved gaming graphics is?
Game engines
Which event is often considered the first esports event?
The Intergalactic Spacewar Olympics
Which of the following is NOT a component of SMART goals?
Simple
Measureable
Time-Bound
Achievable
Simple
If a stranger asks for your personal information, pictures, or other things you are not comfortable giving away what do you do?
Block them, change privacy settings, tell someone you trust, report them, etc.
What game significantly boosted the popularity of arcade games?
Space Invaders
Give an example of hardware?
Give an example of software?
Hardware: controllers, headset, console, desktop PC, monitor.
Software: Video Games, Applications, Operating System.
Name two similarities between esports and traditional sports.
Training, Practicing, Competition, Prizes, Sponsorship, etc.
Give an example of construtive criticism.
"You're doing great - you improved your aim by 5% in the last three weeks. Continue practicing for two hours every day to reach your goal of improving by 7% by the end of the month."
Which of the following is not a virus?
Firewall
Worm
Trojan
Bot
Firewall