The Early Days
Where did video games get their start?
Research labs of Scientist
Who led the association that created "The Brown Box"
Ralph Baer
In what year did the gaming industry experience a major "crash"?
1983
What year did the "console war" begin?
1991
What generation introduced the 3D era?
5th generation
Which company faced stiff competition from their rivals?
Sony
What years was OXO created?
1952
What was Ralph Baer referred to as?
"Father of Video Games"
How many years did the "crash" last for?
A couple
What year was the Videogame Rating Council created?
1993
What gaming console was the first to use DVD?
PlayStation 2
In 2007, which gaming console won more Game Critics Awards than any other platform?
Xbox 360
Who created OXO?
A.S. Douglas
How many games did the Odyssey have?
28
What console system help recover the gaming industry?
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
Who releases "Sonic the Hedgehog"?
Genesis
How much cheaper was it to buy a PlayStation rather then a Saturn?
$100
Which gaming console trounced it competition in sales?
Wii
What games was created in 1958
Tennis for Two
Who sued Atari for copyright infringement?
Magnavox and Sanders Associates
What country is Nintendo manufactured in?
Japan
What company was unable to find similar success in Japan?
Sega
What is the best selling game console of all time?
PlayStation 2
Which company was behind Angry Birds?
Rovio
What was the first video game that could be played on multiple computers?
Spacewar!
What is the name of the home console that featured joysticks, interchangeable game cartridge and played multi- color games?
Atari 2600
Who and what year did the first handheld gaming come out?
1989
What system failed to adequately compete against NES?
1986 Sega Master System
Which game console was a commercial flop?
Dreamcast
How much did Angry Birds bring in 2012?
$200 Million