Early Video Games
This 1958 game, created by William Higinbotham, is considered one of the first interactive video games.
What is Tennis for Two?
This yellow character starred in a 1980 arcade game that became a cultural phenomenon.
Who is Pac-Man?
This genre focuses on fast-paced combat and reflexes.
What is Action?
This 2006 console introduced motion controls.
What is the Nintendo Wii?
Video games influence these three areas of pop culture (name any two).
What are music, fashion, and film?
Developed by MIT students in 1962, this space combat game inspired future designers.
What is Spacewar!?
Donkey Kong introduced this famous character in 1981.
Who is Mario (Jumpman)?
In this genre, players build characters and complete quests in story-driven worlds.
What is RPG (Role-Playing Game)?
Which device popularized touch-screen gaming?
What is the iPhone?
Competitive gaming with professional leagues is called this.
What is eSports?
Released in 1972, this game became the first commercially successful arcade game.
What is Pong?
The Atari 2600 was released in this year.
What is 1977?
Civilization VI belongs to this genre.
What is Strategy?
This technology immerses players in 360° digital worlds.
What is Virtual Reality?
This country is known as an eSports powerhouse where StarCraft is a national obsession.
What is South Korea?
Which company released Pong?
What is Atari?
What event in 1983 caused sales to plummet in North America?
What is the Video Game Crash?
The Sims is an example of this genre that mimics real-world activities.
What is Simulation?
Which console used CDs instead of cartridges in the 1990s?
What is PlayStation?
Name one game that helped eSports explode globally.
What is League of Legends or Fortnite?
Name the decade when video games first appeared.
What is the 1950s?
Which company revived the gaming industry in 1985 with the NES
What is Nintendo?
Name one game mentioned in the reading that is an RPG.
What is The Witcher 3?
Name one future trend mentioned in the reading.
What is Cloud Gaming, AI Integration, or Cross-Platform Play?
Why does representation matter in modern games?
Because games now feature diverse characters and stories reflecting players from all backgrounds.