Sega and More Mature Video Games: Crash Course Games

The video explores the evolution of the video game industry in the 1990s, focusing on the console wars between Sega and Nintendo. Sega's innovative marketing and the introduction of Sonic the Hedgehog helped it gain market share, while Nintendo responded with high-quality games and the successful Game Boy. The rise of fighting games like Street Fighter 2 and Mortal Kombat led to the creation of the ESRB. Doom's release marked a significant advancement in FPS games, introducing network play and modding, influencing future game design.

What was a major factor that drove innovation in the video game industry during the late 1980s?

• Government regulations

• Technological stagnation

• Increased competition

• Lack of consumer interest

Where was Sega originally founded before moving to Japan?

• Canada

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Australia

What was Sega's flagship character introduced with the Genesis console?

• Pikachu

• Mario

• Alex Kidd

• Sonic the Hedgehog

Which console did Nintendo introduce in 1991 to compete with the Sega Genesis?

• Nintendo 64

• GameCube

• Super Nintendo Entertainment System

• Wii

What was a key feature of the Game Boy that contributed to its success?

• Color display

• 3D graphics

• Bundled with Tetris

• Touchscreen

Which game was a major influence in the fighting game genre during the early 1990s?

• Tetris

• Street Fighter 2

• Pong

• Pac-Man

What was a significant controversy surrounding Mortal Kombat?

• Graphic violence and gore

• Excessive advertising

• Poor graphics

• Lack of multiplayer mode

What organization was created in response to concerns about video game content?

• ESRB

• FCC

• FDA

• NRA

What was a major innovation introduced by the game Doom?

• 2D graphics

• Network play

• Single-player mode

• Text-based gameplay

What term became standard in the online FPS world due to Doom?

• Deathmatch

• Capture the Flag

• Battle Royale

• King of the Hill