Video Game History Quiz

Which company initially dominated the early video game industry?

• Magnavox

• Atari

• Nintendo

• Sega

Who is recognized as the Father of Video Games?

• Tomohiro Nishikado

• Warren Robbinett

• Ralph Baer

• Nolan Bushnell

What was the first home video game console?

• Magnavox Odyssey

• Intellivision

• Atari 2600

• Nintendo Entertainment System

Which game inspired Atari's Pong?

• Tetris

• A table tennis game

• Space Invaders

• Adventure

What unique feature did the Magnavox Odyssey's games use?

• Downloadable content

• CD-ROMs

• Circuits and connectors

• Cartridges

What was the first video game to contain an Easter Egg?

• Super Mario Bros

• Pong

• Adventure

• Space Invaders

Which company was the first to develop games for another company's console?

• Activision

• Electronic Arts

• Ubisoft

• Capcom

What was a major improvement of the Atari 2600 over the Magnavox Odyssey?

• Touch controls

• Internet connectivity

• Color graphics

• Built-in screen

Which console was known for its uncomfortable controllers?

• Intellivision

• Nintendo Entertainment System

• Magnavox Odyssey

• Atari 2600

Which game significantly boosted the sales of the Atari 2600?

• Space Invaders

• Adventure

• Pac-Man

• Pong