Before it began developing video games, Nintendo tried to expand into a number of markets that included taxis, Ramen noodles, and “light guns.” True or False

What game genre is distinguished as a particular type of RPG where the
worlds are randomly generated each time you play, allowing for a large
amount of re-playability?
sports games
action games
roguelikes

Aasif has the following idea for a game: ‘I’ll survey all my gamer friends and find out what they think would be the most popular type of game to
make.’ If Aasif creates a game from this idea, what kind of approach is he taking?
a sideways approach
a top-down approach
a player-centric approach
a designer-centric approach

A programming language is a formal system of coded commands that provide instructions for a computer.

True
False

In order to create the classic game Tennis for Two, what did William Higinbotham hook up to an analog computer?
a nuclear reactor
an oscilloscope
an accelerator
a telescope

Dark Souls is a game where a player uses their skills and reflexes to
respond quickly to enemy attacks while they level up their character and
equip new gear. What is the best genre descriptor for this game?
Action-Strategy
Strategic RPG
Real-time Strategy
Action-RPG

When it comes to the process and all the tasks involved with making a video game, big gaming studios will generally break the tasks up among
many different people. What is the range in the number of individuals that might be included in a game design team?+

from 10 to 50
from one to hundreds
minimum of 100
upwards of 300

What are storyboards?

the collection of computer instructions and other files that constitute a piece of software

software used to create game levels, maps, campaigns, or scenarios

simplified programming systems or interfaces for creating interactions

sequences of quick drawings that depict the action and progression of the game

Which console represents the generation that marked the beginning of the3D era in console games?

NES
Nintendo 64
PlayStation 2
Xbox 360

Priscilla and her team have just finished brainstorming new ideas for a
feature to implement into their game. What should they do next?
Create a new design document.
Prototype a testable version of the feature.
Debug the game.
Add the feature to their marketing strategy.

Although almost all game development teams have a producer, it is extremely rare to find a team with an assistant producer.

True
False

Bust a Groove is a games series where players match movement
sequences as characters dance onscreen, scoring bonuses for timing
certain button presses with the beat. What best describes this series’
genre?
Puzzle
Rhythm
Sports
Adventure

Across its history, which console manufacturer places the most emphasis
on innovations in controls?
Atari
Sony
Microsoft
Nintendo

What is an example of an appropriate element to consider when evaluating a game review?
Do I like the personality of the game reviewer?
Did the reviewer agree with my personal opinion about the game?
What are the most important factors to this reviewer?
Is the reviewer an intelligent person?

The product development director or executive producer on a senior management team manages the producers and overall development planning.

True
False

Aasif has the following idea for a game: ‘I’ll survey all my gamer friendsand find out what they think would be the most popular type of game to make.’ If Aasif creates a game from this idea, what kind of approach is he taking?

a sideways approach
a top-down approach
a player-centric approach
a designer-centric approach

Today's consoles and games have audio features that rival cinematic
audio.
True
False

What is the defining difference between a handheld or mobile console and “home” consoles like the Atari, NES, or Playstation 4?

the size of the console
whether they require a television
the complexity of controls
the type of games they offer

Which company is an example of a AAA Studio?

Ubisoft
Nitrome
Mojang
ChuckleFish

When you design a game following the player-centric approach, what should your only focus be?

how to challenge your player and give them a near impossible game objective

how to draw your players into the game and give them an immersive gaming experience

how to create a game that will stand the test of time and remain popular for years to come

how to express your innermost thoughts and feelings through your game’s overall experience