The History of Video Games

Who created the first video game and what was it called?

• Nolan Bushnell – Pong

• William Higinbotham – Tennis for Two

• Shigeru Miyamoto – Super Mario

• Steve Jobs – Paddle Game

What was the first commercially successful arcade game?

• Space Invaders

• Donkey Kong

• Pong

• Pac-Man

In which decade were Mario and Pac-Man introduced?

• 1990s

• 2000s

• 1980s

• 1970s

Why was Pac-Man considered important in video game history?

• It was the first 3D game

• It was the first game on PlayStation

• It had the best graphics of its time

• It introduced character-driven gameplay and attracted female players

Which video game character became more recognizable than Mickey Mouse?

• Sonic the Hedgehog

• Donkey Kong

• Mario

• Link

What major change happened in the 1990s in video games?

• Games became available on mobile phones

• Games started using 3D graphics

• The internet stopped supporting gaming

• Characters disappeared from games

Which of the following games is known for emotional storytelling?

• Pong

• Halo

• Final Fantasy VII

• Tetris

How did the internet change gaming in the 2000s?

• It made consoles obsolete

• It stopped the use of discs

• It allowed online multiplayer and gaming communities

• It made games less social

What are eSports?

• Exercise video games

• Games for only professionals

• Virtual card games

• Competitive gaming played in tournaments

What are two new technologies shaping the future of gaming?

• DVDs and cassettes

• Motion sensors and laser discs

• Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence

• Bluetooth and USB drives