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The History of Video Game Conventions

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Which was the first video game convention?

  1. The Game Developers Conference (GDC)

  2. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

  3. The Tokyo Game Show (TGS)

  4. The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) was first held in 1988 and is the oldest video game convention.

When was the first E3 held?

  1. 1995

  2. 1996

  3. 1997

  4. 1998


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first E3 was held in 1995.

What is the largest video game convention in the world?

  1. The Game Developers Conference (GDC)

  2. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

  3. The Tokyo Game Show (TGS)

  4. The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) is the largest video game convention in the world, with over 200,000 attendees in 2019.

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

  1. The Game Developers Conference (GDC)

  2. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

  3. The Tokyo Game Show (TGS)

  4. The Independent Games Festival (IGF)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Independent Games Festival (IGF) is known for its focus on independent games and is held annually as part of the Game Developers Conference (GDC).

What is the name of the video game convention that is held in Cologne, Germany?

  1. Gamescom

  2. The Game Developers Conference (GDC)

  3. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

  4. The Tokyo Game Show (TGS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gamescom is a video game convention that is held annually in Cologne, Germany.

Which video game convention is known for its focus on retro gaming?

  1. The Game Developers Conference (GDC)

  2. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

  3. The Tokyo Game Show (TGS)

  4. The Retro Gaming Expo (RGX)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Retro Gaming Expo (RGX) is known for its focus on retro gaming and is held annually in the United States.

What is the name of the video game convention that is held in San Francisco, California?

  1. The Game Developers Conference (GDC)

  2. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

  3. The Tokyo Game Show (TGS)

  4. The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is held annually in San Francisco, California.

Which video game convention is known for its focus on virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR)?

  1. The Game Developers Conference (GDC)

  2. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

  3. The Tokyo Game Show (TGS)

  4. The Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Expo (VRARE)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Expo (VRARE) is known for its focus on virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) and is held annually in California.

What is the name of the video game convention that is held in Las Vegas, Nevada?

  1. The Game Developers Conference (GDC)

  2. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

  3. The Tokyo Game Show (TGS)

  4. The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Which video game convention is known for its focus on esports?

  1. The Game Developers Conference (GDC)

  2. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

  3. The Tokyo Game Show (TGS)

  4. The Electronic Sports World Convention (ESWC)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Electronic Sports World Convention (ESWC) is known for its focus on esports and is held annually in Paris, France.

What is the name of the video game convention that is held in Tokyo, Japan?

  1. The Game Developers Conference (GDC)

  2. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

  3. The Tokyo Game Show (TGS)

  4. The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) is held annually in Tokyo, Japan.

Which video game convention is known for its focus on mobile gaming?

  1. The Game Developers Conference (GDC)

  2. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

  3. The Tokyo Game Show (TGS)

  4. The Mobile Gaming Conference (MGC)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mobile Gaming Conference (MGC) is known for its focus on mobile gaming and is held annually in San Francisco, California.

What is the name of the video game convention that is held in London, England?

  1. The Game Developers Conference (GDC)

  2. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

  3. The Tokyo Game Show (TGS)

  4. The London Games Festival (LGF)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The London Games Festival (LGF) is held annually in London, England.

Which video game convention is known for its focus on tabletop gaming?

  1. The Game Developers Conference (GDC)

  2. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

  3. The Tokyo Game Show (TGS)

  4. Gen Con


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gen Con is known for its focus on tabletop gaming and is held annually in Indianapolis, Indiana.

What is the name of the video game convention that is held in Shanghai, China?

  1. The Game Developers Conference (GDC)

  2. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

  3. The ChinaJoy

  4. The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3)


Correct Option:
Explanation:

ChinaJoy is held annually in Shanghai, China.

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