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The Rise of Personal Computers: A New Era of Gaming Begins

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Which company is credited with popularizing the personal computer?

  1. Apple

  2. Microsoft

  3. IBM

  4. Commodore


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

IBM's introduction of the IBM PC in 1981 is widely regarded as the event that popularized the personal computer.

What was the name of the first commercially successful personal computer game?

  1. Pong

  2. Space Invaders

  3. Pac-Man

  4. Tetris


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pong, released in 1972, was the first commercially successful personal computer game.

Which game is considered to be the first true graphical adventure game?

  1. Zork

  2. Mystery House

  3. King's Quest

  4. Leisure Suit Larry


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mystery House, released in 1980, is considered to be the first true graphical adventure game.

What was the name of the first massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG)?

  1. Ultima Online

  2. World of Warcraft

  3. EverQuest

  4. Lineage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ultima Online, released in 1997, was the first massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG).

Which game is credited with popularizing the first-person shooter (FPS) genre?

  1. Wolfenstein 3D

  2. Doom

  3. Quake

  4. Half-Life


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wolfenstein 3D, released in 1992, is credited with popularizing the first-person shooter (FPS) genre.

What was the name of the first commercially successful real-time strategy (RTS) game?

  1. Command & Conquer

  2. Warcraft: Orcs & Humans

  3. StarCraft

  4. Age of Empires


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Command & Conquer, released in 1995, was the first commercially successful real-time strategy (RTS) game.

Which game is considered to be the first true sandbox game?

  1. Grand Theft Auto III

  2. The Sims

  3. Minecraft

  4. Garry's Mod


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Grand Theft Auto III, released in 2001, is considered to be the first true sandbox game.

What was the name of the first commercially successful battle royale game?

  1. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

  2. Fortnite Battle Royale

  3. Apex Legends

  4. Call of Duty: Warzone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, released in 2017, was the first commercially successful battle royale game.

Which game is considered to be the first true esports title?

  1. StarCraft

  2. Counter-Strike

  3. Dota 2

  4. League of Legends


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

StarCraft, released in 1998, is considered to be the first true esports title.

What was the name of the first commercially successful virtual reality (VR) game?

  1. Beat Saber

  2. Job Simulator

  3. Tilt Brush

  4. Superhot VR


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beat Saber, released in 2018, was the first commercially successful virtual reality (VR) game.

Which game is considered to be the first true augmented reality (AR) game?

  1. Pokémon Go

  2. Ingress

  3. AR Dragon

  4. Zombies, Run!


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pokémon Go, released in 2016, is considered to be the first true augmented reality (AR) game.

What was the name of the first commercially successful cloud gaming service?

  1. PlayStation Now

  2. Xbox Game Pass

  3. Google Stadia

  4. NVIDIA GeForce Now


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PlayStation Now, launched in 2014, was the first commercially successful cloud gaming service.

Which game is considered to be the first true indie game?

  1. Cave Story

  2. Braid

  3. Super Meat Boy

  4. Fez


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cave Story, released in 2004, is considered to be the first true indie game.

What was the name of the first commercially successful game bundle?

  1. The Humble Indie Bundle

  2. The Indie Royale Bundle

  3. The Ouya Bundle

  4. The PlayStation Plus Bundle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Humble Indie Bundle, launched in 2010, was the first commercially successful game bundle.

Which game is considered to be the first true free-to-play (F2P) game?

  1. Team Fortress 2

  2. League of Legends

  3. Dota 2

  4. Fortnite Battle Royale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Team Fortress 2, released in 2007, is considered to be the first true free-to-play (F2P) game.

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