Dennis Fong and Professional Gaming

Who was the first person to make a living as a "professional gamer"?

• Mario

• Donkey Kong

• Dennis Fong

• Sonic the Hedgehog

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What was Dennis Fong's username in the gaming community?

• Sonic

• Thresh

• Mario

• Kong

In which year did Dennis Fong win one of the first national gaming tournaments?

• 1995

• 1996

• 1997

• 1998

What was the score of Dennis Fong's opponent in the championship game he won?

• 0

• 1

• -1

• 14

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What keys did Fong use to move in a game?

• W, A, S, D

• Q, W, E, R

• I, J, K, L

• A, S, D, F

Why did Fong retire from video games in the late 1990s?

• He wanted to travel the world

• He had wrist pain and a growing business

• He lost interest in video games

• He wanted to become a teacher

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What honor was Fong given in 2016?

• He won a gaming championship

• He was added to the Esports Hall of Fame

• He received a lifetime achievement award

• He was named the best gamer of the year

Which game features a character named "Thresh" as a reference to Fong?

• Fortnite

• League of Legends

• Minecraft

• Call of Duty

What did Fong co-found for gamers?

• A video game company

• A social networking website

• A gaming console

• A virtual reality headset

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What was the cash prize handed out to the top "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare" gamers in 2015?

• $500,000

• 1 million

• 5 million