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Gaming Mini Quiz
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Which character did Nintendo try to license before creating Mario?
Before Mario, Nintendo wanted Popeye to battle Bluto and save Olive Oyl, but lost the license rights—so they created a plumber, gorilla, and damsel instead!
Many esports titles use a game design that keeps key logic on a central server to prevent cheating. What is this approach called?
In a server-authoritative model, the server validates all player actions, making it much harder for cheaters to manipulate the game compared to client-side logic.
Which mobile game created a global augmented reality trend in 2016?
While Pokémon GO took the world by storm in 2016, it was actually built on technology from Niantic's earlier game, Ingress, which laid the groundwork for location-based AR gaming.
Which of the following is a widely used game engine in professional esports game development?
The Source Engine, developed by Valve, powers popular esports titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Team Fortress 2.
How has Tetris been used in therapeutic applications?
The "Tetris effect" can actually disrupt the formation of flashbulb memories after trauma, helping prevent vivid recall of disturbing events when played during the memory consolidation period.
The legendary "Evo Moment #37" features a player perfectly parrying an entire super move in which classic fighting game series?
Daigo Umehara performed the parry with only a single pixel of health. Blocking the move, instead of parrying, would have caused "chip damage" and cost him the match.
Which PlayStation exclusive is known for its intricate storytelling?
The Last of Us weaves such a gripping tale that it inspired a hit TV series! Meanwhile, Fortnite dances and Minecraft blocks couldn't quite compete in the storytelling arena.
Esports games use algorithms to compensate for internet delays. What is the common term for this technology?
Lag compensation helps ensure players with different internet speeds experience fairer gameplay by predicting actions and adjusting for network latency.
Which PlayStation exclusive is known for its intricate storytelling?
The Last of Us weaves such a gripping tale that it inspired a hit TV series! Meanwhile, Fortnite dances and Minecraft blocks couldn't quite compete in the storytelling arena.
What two-letter acronym, often typed at the end of a match, is considered good sportsmanship unless followed by 'EZ'?
GG originated in early 1990s multiplayer games like StarCraft, where players type it at match end to acknowledge fair play and sportsmanship.