History of Games Design

Which popular game series features characters such as Mario and Link?

• The Legend of Zelda
• Final Fantasy
• Super Mario
• Sonic the Hedgehog

In which year was the PlayStation 2 released?

• 1995
• 2005
• 1998
• 2000

What is the primary focus of the game design process?

• User experience
• Graphics quality
• Marketing strategy
• Hardware specifications

Which game is known for introducing the concept of open-world gameplay?

• Grand Theft Auto III
• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
• Minecraft

What does the term 'AAA' refer to in the gaming industry?

• High-budget games
• Indie games
• Mobile games
• Retro games

What year was the first commercially successful video game, Pong, released?

• 1972
• 1980
• 1965
• 1978

Which company developed the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)?

• Nintendo
• Sega
• Atari
• Sony

What was the primary purpose of the Atari 2600 when it was released in 1977?

• Home gaming console
• Portable gaming device
• Arcade machine
• Computer system

Which video game is often credited with popularising the first-person shooter genre?

• Doom
• Wolfenstein 3D
• Quake
• Half-Life

What significant event in the gaming industry occurred in 1983?

• Video game crash
• Launch of the Sega Master System
• Introduction of 3D graphics
• First E3 Expo