Sega's Rise in the Video Game Industry

The video explores the evolution of the video game industry in the 1990s, focusing on the intense competition between Sega and Nintendo. Sega's entry into the market with the Genesis console and its innovative marketing strategies are highlighted. Nintendo's response with the Super NES and Game Boy is discussed, along with the rise of fighting games like Street Fighter 2 and Mortal Kombat, which led to the creation of the ESRB. The video also covers the impact of Doom on first-person shooters and game design, emphasizing the technological advancements and cultural shifts in gaming during this era.

What was the main reason for the rise of competition in the video game market during the 90s?

• The rise of personal computers

• The decline of arcade games

• The crash of the 80s

• The introduction of handheld consoles

What was Sega's marketing tagline for the Genesis console?

• Genesis does what Nintendon't

• Sega: The Future of Gaming

• Sega: Play the Best

• Genesis: The Next Level

Who was Sega's flagship character before Sonic the Hedgehog?

• Ryu

• Joe Montana

• Alex Kid

• Mario

Which game was bundled with the Game Boy upon its release?

• Tetris

• F Zero

• Street Fighter 2

• Super Mario World

What was one of the key strategies Nintendo used to compete with Sega's Genesis?

• Focusing on arcade games

• Creating high-quality games

• Partnering with American athletes

• Introducing a 32-bit console

Which game revolutionized the fighting game format in 1991?

• Final Fantasy

• Double Dragon

• Mortal Kombat

• Street Fighter 2

What was a significant feature of Mortal Kombat that differentiated it from Street Fighter 2?

• Combo mechanics

• Digitized photographs for characters

• 16-bit technology

• Character backstories

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What led to the creation of the Electronic Software Ratings Board (ESRB)?

• The success of the Game Boy

• The controversy over Mortal Kombat's violence

• The introduction of 3D gaming

• The rise of online multiplayer games

What was a major innovation introduced by Doom in the gaming industry?

• The use of 3D elements

• The introduction of handheld consoles

• The creation of flagship characters

• The use of digitized photographs

What term became standard in the online FPS world due to Doom's network play feature?

• Combo

• Multiplayer

• Deathmatch

• Blast processing