Video Games and Their Impact

How many video games do companies sell each year?

• 50 million

• 100 million

• 200 million

• 1 billion

Which groups do video games now appeal to?

• Only men and boys

• Boys, girls, men and women

• Only women

• Only children

Why do people often prefer video games over watching TV or going to the cinema?

• Video games are free

• Video games offer a more interactive form of entertainment

• People prefer watching video games

• Video games are less expensive

What does "voice work" involve?

• Writing scripts for video games

• Actors recording their voices for radio plays, animated films, and video games

• Acting in front of the camera for video games

• Directing animated films

When did video games start becoming successful?

• In the 1970s

• In the 1980s

• In the 1990s

• In the 2000s

What character did Nintendo create in the 1980s?

• Sonic

• Mario

• Donkey Kong

• Link

Why did Mario appeal to many people?

• He was a powerful warrior

• He was an ordinary hard-working plumber with a big nose and cap

• He was a rich businessman

• He had a special magical power

How did some film producers respond to the success of video games?

• They ignored video games

• They started making video games

• They wanted to make films using similar characters or ideas

• They started creating more video games

What film was based on the Mario video game series?

• Mario Kart

• Super Mario Bros.

• Super Mario World

• Mario and Friends

What did Hollywood producer John Davies want to create in 2008?

• A Super Mario film

• A new video game

• A Sims movie

• An animated Mario movie