Question 1

Arcades declined in the United States for all of the following reasons, except:&#10;A) Arcade games became more expensive&#10;B) Console games became nearly equal in quality&#10;C) Not enough arcade games were being made&#10;D) Game rentals became more popular

Accepted Answer

Arcades declined in the United States primarily due to the rise in the quality and availability of console games, which became nearly equal in quality to arcade games (B), making home gaming a more attractive option. The increase in the cost of arcade games (A) and the popularity of game rentals (D) also contributed to the decline. However, the decline was not due to a lack of arcade games being made (C); the issue was more about the shift in consumer preference towards home gaming systems and other forms of entertainment.

Question 2

Venues like Chuck E. Cheese's and Dave & Buster's have been successful from their:&#10;A) emphasis on food and beverage service&#10;B) inclusion of various redemption games&#10;C) super large screens, unique game controllers, and motion-controlled cabinets&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

These venues combine food and beverage service with a variety of games, including redemption games, and often feature unique gaming experiences such as large screens and motion-controlled cabinets, contributing to their success.

Question 3

Sega's Dreamcast began as two separate projects. In the end, the company went with:&#10;A) U.S. based project &#34;Blackbelt&#34; led by IBM veteran Tatsuo Yamamoto&#10;B) the internal &#34;Katana&#34; project by longtime Sega console designer Hideki Sato&#10;C) the &#34;Emotion Engine&#34; by Ken Kutaragi&#10;D) the &#34;Gekko&#34; CPU developed by computer giant IBM

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The Dreamcast was the result of Sega's internal "Katana" project, led by Hideki Sato, a longtime Sega console designer. This project was chosen over the "Blackbelt" project and others, marking the development path for Sega's next-generation console.

Question 4

Which format did Dreamcast use for its game media?&#10;A) CD-ROM (700MB)&#10;B) GD-ROM (Gigabyte Disc, 1.2GB)&#10;C) MiniDVD (1.5,GB)&#10;D) DVD (up to 8.5GB)

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The Dreamcast used GD-ROMs for its game media, which allowed for more storage capacity (1.2GB) compared to standard CD-ROMs, but less than DVD or MiniDVD. This format was chosen to deter piracy and accommodate more complex games.

Question 5

This third-party developer decided not to develop games for the Dreamcast:&#10;A) Electronic Arts&#10;B) Capcom&#10;C) Namco&#10;D) Visual Concepts

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Electronic Arts (EA), one of the largest third-party video game publishers, decided not to develop games for the Sega Dreamcast. This decision was significant because EA was a major player in the industry, and their support could have potentially influenced the success of the console. Their absence was felt particularly in the sports genre, where EA's franchises like Madden NFL were very popular.

Question 6

The central processing unit for the PlayStation 2:&#10;A) 128-bit Hitachi SH-4 processor&#10;B) Intel Pentium III processor&#10;C) 128-bit &#34;Emotion&#34; RISC processor&#10;D) IBM Power PC &#34;Gekko&#34; processor

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The central processing unit for the PlayStation 2 is the 128-bit "Emotion" RISC processor.

Question 7

The PS2's CPU took some time for programmers to grasp, since it operated best in tandem with the console's:&#10;A) Nvidia NV2A GPU&#10;B) Flipper GPU&#10;C) Vector processing units (VPU0 and VPU1)&#10;D) None of the above

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The PS2's CPU, known for its complexity, worked most efficiently when used in conjunction with the console's Vector Processing Units (VPU0 and VPU1), which were specialized for handling vector calculations crucial for 3D graphics and physics simulations.

Question 8

This compact, portable, friendly-looking system included a curved handle for easy carrying:&#10;A) Xbox&#10;B) GameCube&#10;C) PlayStation 2 Slim&#10;D) Dreamcast

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The GameCube, released by Nintendo, was designed with a compact, cube-like structure and included a curved handle on the back, making it easy to carry and giving it a friendly, accessible appearance.

Question 9

Introduced the earliest first-party wireless controller with the WaveBird:&#10;A) Xbox&#10;B) GameCube&#10;C) PlayStation 2 Slim&#10;D) Dreamcast

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The GameCube introduced the earliest first-party wireless controller with the WaveBird, which was a significant innovation in game controller design at the time.

Question 10

Chose Toys &#34;R&#34; Us in the heart of Times Square for its launch party, handing out Krispy Kreme donuts as customers waited in line:&#10;A) Sega&#10;B) Sony&#10;C) Microsoft&#10;D) Nintendo

Accepted Answer

Microsoft chose Toys "R" Us in Times Square for the launch party of the Xbox 360 in 2005, using Krispy Kreme donuts as a treat for those waiting in line.

Question 11

This console's version of cross-platform games typically looked sharper-often containing extra details such as lighting and bump mapping effects not included on the other systems:&#10;A) Sega Dreamcast&#10;B) Sony PlayStation 2&#10;C) Nintendo GameCube&#10;D) Microsoft Xbox

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Question 12

Which of the following features was not a characteristic of the Microsoft Xbox?&#10;A) Most powerful sixth gen console powered by an Intel Pentium III processor&#10;B) Its GPU could run eight simultaneous effects layers to a polygon&#10;C) Built-in broadband port; set the standard for online gaming on home consoles&#10;D) Could download game patches and rip music CDs to its built-in hard drive

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Question 13

This console never fully realized the importance of online gaming:&#10;A) Nintendo GameCube&#10;B) Sega Dreamcast&#10;C) Sony PlayStation 2&#10;D) Microsoft Xbox

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Question 14

Which systems were incapable of DVD playback?&#10;A) PlayStation 2 and GameCube&#10;B) GameCube and Dreamcast&#10;C) Xbox and GameCube&#10;D) Dreamcast and PlayStation 2

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Question 15

This company acquired game developer Bungie Studios in June 2000.&#10;A) Sega&#10;B) Sony&#10;C) Microsoft&#10;D) Nintendo

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Question 16

Which game console totally dominated the generation in total number of units sold?&#10;A) Sega Dreamcast&#10;B) Microsoft Xbox&#10;C) Sony PlayStation 2&#10;D) Nintendo GameCube

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Question 17

An argument with Sega chairman Isao Okawa led to Sega of America president Bernie Stolar's termination from the company just a month before the Dreamcast's launch.

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Question 18

The Dreamcast included a built-in modem for connecting to the Internet.

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Question 19

One of the drawbacks of the PlayStation 2 was its inability to play DVD movies without an adapter.

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Question 20

The original Xbox suffered from poor initial sales because its original, first-party controller was far too small for the average gamer's hands.

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