The History of Video Game Podcasts

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Which video game podcast is considered to be the first ever?

  1. The Game Over Show

  2. The Totally Rad Show

  3. The Video Game Hour

  4. The Electric Playground


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Game Over Show was a Canadian video game podcast that aired from 1994 to 2002. It is considered to be the first ever video game podcast.

Who was the host of The Game Over Show?

  1. Jay Mohr

  2. Kevin Pereira

  3. Geoff Keighley

  4. Adam Sessler


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jay Mohr was the host of The Game Over Show from 1994 to 1996. He was later replaced by Kevin Pereira.

Which video game podcast was the first to reach 1 million downloads per episode?

  1. The Giant Bombcast

  2. The IGN Podcast

  3. The GameSpot Podcast

  4. The Kotaku Podcast


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giant Bombcast was the first video game podcast to reach 1 million downloads per episode. It achieved this milestone in 2012.

Who was the founder of Giant Bomb?

  1. Ryan Davis

  2. Jeff Gerstmann

  3. Brad Shoemaker

  4. Vinny Caravella


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ryan Davis was the founder of Giant Bomb. He started the website in 2008 with Jeff Gerstmann, Brad Shoemaker, and Vinny Caravella.

Which video game podcast is known for its in-depth discussions of video game design and development?

  1. The Game Developers Conference Podcast

  2. The Game Design Show

  3. The Ludology Podcast

  4. The Extra Credits Podcast


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Game Developers Conference Podcast is known for its in-depth discussions of video game design and development. It features interviews with game developers and experts in the field.

Which video game podcast is hosted by a group of comedians who discuss video games in a humorous way?

  1. The Game Over Greggy Show

  2. The Co-Optional Podcast

  3. The Rooster Teeth Podcast

  4. The Kinda Funny Podcast


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Game Over Greggy Show is a video game podcast hosted by a group of comedians who discuss video games in a humorous way. The show was started in 2012 and has since become one of the most popular video game podcasts in the world.

Which video game podcast is hosted by a group of journalists who discuss the latest news and trends in the video game industry?

  1. The IGN Podcast

  2. The GameSpot Podcast

  3. The Kotaku Podcast

  4. The Polygon Podcast


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IGN Podcast is a video game podcast hosted by a group of journalists who discuss the latest news and trends in the video game industry. The show was started in 2005 and has since become one of the most popular video game podcasts in the world.

Which video game podcast is hosted by a group of friends who discuss video games and other topics in a casual and relaxed way?

  1. The Giant Bombcast

  2. The Co-Optional Podcast

  3. The Rooster Teeth Podcast

  4. The Kinda Funny Podcast


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giant Bombcast is a video game podcast hosted by a group of friends who discuss video games and other topics in a casual and relaxed way. The show was started in 2008 and has since become one of the most popular video game podcasts in the world.

Which video game podcast is known for its long-form interviews with game developers and other industry figures?

  1. The Game Developers Conference Podcast

  2. The Game Design Show

  3. The Ludology Podcast

  4. The Extra Credits Podcast


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Game Developers Conference Podcast is known for its long-form interviews with game developers and other industry figures. The show features in-depth discussions of game design, development, and the video game industry as a whole.

Which video game podcast is hosted by a group of experts who discuss the latest research in the field of video game studies?

  1. The Game Developers Conference Podcast

  2. The Game Design Show

  3. The Ludology Podcast

  4. The Extra Credits Podcast


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ludology Podcast is a video game podcast hosted by a group of experts who discuss the latest research in the field of video game studies. The show features in-depth discussions of game design, development, and the video game industry as a whole.

Which video game podcast is known for its focus on independent video games?

  1. The Indie Games Podcast

  2. The Game Design Show

  3. The Ludology Podcast

  4. The Extra Credits Podcast


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indie Games Podcast is a video game podcast that focuses on independent video games. The show features interviews with indie game developers and discussions of the latest indie games.

Which video game podcast is known for its focus on retro video games?

  1. The Retro Game Audio Podcast

  2. The Game Design Show

  3. The Ludology Podcast

  4. The Extra Credits Podcast


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Retro Game Audio Podcast is a video game podcast that focuses on retro video games. The show features interviews with retro game developers and discussions of the latest retro games.

Which video game podcast is known for its focus on video game music?

  1. The Retro Game Audio Podcast

  2. The Game Design Show

  3. The Ludology Podcast

  4. The Extra Credits Podcast


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Retro Game Audio Podcast is a video game podcast that focuses on video game music. The show features interviews with video game composers and discussions of the latest video game soundtracks.

Which video game podcast is known for its focus on video game culture?

  1. The Game Developers Conference Podcast

  2. The Game Design Show

  3. The Ludology Podcast

  4. The Extra Credits Podcast


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Extra Credits Podcast is a video game podcast that focuses on video game culture. The show features discussions of the latest video games, the video game industry, and the impact of video games on society.

Which video game podcast is known for its focus on video game history?

  1. The Game Developers Conference Podcast

  2. The Game Design Show

  3. The Ludology Podcast

  4. The Extra Credits Podcast


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ludology Podcast is a video game podcast that focuses on video game history. The show features discussions of the history of video games, the evolution of video game genres, and the impact of video games on society.

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