The History of Video Game eSports

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Which video game is considered to be the first eSport?

  1. Pong

  2. Spacewar!

  3. Asteroids

  4. Pac-Man


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pong was the first video game to be played competitively in tournaments, and is widely considered to be the first eSport.

When was the first official eSports tournament held?

  1. 1972

  2. 1980

  3. 1990

  4. 2000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first official eSports tournament was held at Stanford University in 1972, and was won by Nolan Bushnell, the creator of Pong.

Which game was featured in the first official eSports tournament?

  1. Pong

  2. Spacewar!

  3. Asteroids

  4. Pac-Man


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pong was the game featured in the first official eSports tournament, which was held at Stanford University in 1972.

Who is considered to be the first professional eSports player?

  1. Nolan Bushnell

  2. Walter Day

  3. Steve Wozniak

  4. John Carmack


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Walter Day is considered to be the first professional eSports player, having won the first official eSports tournament in 1972.

Which game is credited with popularizing eSports in the early 2000s?

  1. Counter-Strike

  2. StarCraft

  3. Warcraft III

  4. Dota


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

StarCraft is credited with popularizing eSports in the early 2000s, due to its competitive nature and the rise of professional StarCraft leagues.

What was the name of the first major eSports tournament series?

  1. The World Series of Video Games

  2. The Electronic Sports World Cup

  3. The Cyberathlete Professional League

  4. The Major League Gaming Pro Circuit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Series of Video Games was the first major eSports tournament series, held annually from 1988 to 2003.

Which country is considered to be the birthplace of eSports?

  1. United States

  2. South Korea

  3. China

  4. Sweden


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

South Korea is considered to be the birthplace of eSports, due to its early adoption of competitive gaming and the rise of professional StarCraft leagues in the country.

What is the name of the largest eSports tournament in the world?

  1. The International

  2. The League of Legends World Championship

  3. The Dota 2 Major

  4. The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International is the largest eSports tournament in the world, held annually for the game Dota 2.

Which game is known for its annual tournament called 'The International'?

  1. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

  2. League of Legends

  3. Dota 2

  4. Fortnite


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dota 2 is known for its annual tournament called 'The International', which is the largest eSports tournament in the world.

What is the name of the largest eSports organization in the world?

  1. Evil Geniuses

  2. Team Liquid

  3. Natus Vincere

  4. Astralis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Evil Geniuses is the largest eSports organization in the world, with teams competing in a variety of games including Dota 2, League of Legends, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

Which game is known for its annual tournament called 'The League of Legends World Championship'?

  1. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

  2. League of Legends

  3. Dota 2

  4. Fortnite


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

League of Legends is known for its annual tournament called 'The League of Legends World Championship', which is one of the largest eSports tournaments in the world.

Which game is known for its annual tournament called 'The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major'?

  1. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

  2. League of Legends

  3. Dota 2

  4. Fortnite


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is known for its annual tournament called 'The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major', which is one of the largest eSports tournaments in the world.

What is the name of the largest eSports arena in the world?

  1. The SSE Arena, Wembley

  2. The Barclays Center, Brooklyn

  3. The Staples Center, Los Angeles

  4. The Mercedes-Benz Arena, Berlin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The SSE Arena, Wembley is the largest eSports arena in the world, with a capacity of over 12,500 people.

Which city is known as the 'eSports capital of the world'?

  1. Seoul

  2. Los Angeles

  3. New York City

  4. Berlin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Seoul is known as the 'eSports capital of the world', due to its large number of professional eSports teams and the popularity of eSports in the country.

What is the name of the largest eSports streaming platform in the world?

  1. Twitch

  2. YouTube Gaming

  3. Facebook Gaming

  4. Mixer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Twitch is the largest eSports streaming platform in the world, with over 140 million monthly active users.

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