How Activision Is Winning the Holiday Game Shootout

The video discusses the current state of the video game industry, focusing on the performance of consoles and the anticipated success of certain games during the holiday season. It highlights the challenges faced by next-generation consoles like PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Wii U, and the potential for growth as new games are adopted. The video also covers the stock performance of major game makers such as Activision, Electronic Arts, and Take-Two, noting the shift towards digital downloads and mobile gaming. Key games like Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and Super Smash Brothers Wii U are expected to drive sales.

Which of the following consoles was mentioned as not having the same pickup as its previous generation?

• Nintendo Switch

• PlayStation 4

• Sega Genesis

• Xbox 360

What is the name of the popular franchise game released by Activision Blizzard for the holiday season?

• The Legend of Zelda

• Call of Duty Advanced Warfare

• FIFA 21

• Grand Theft Auto V

Which game is expected to boost Wii U console sales?

• Animal Crossing: New Horizons

• Super Smash Brothers Wii U

• Splatoon 2

• Super Mario Odyssey

What was the impact of Destiny's release on Activision's stock performance?

• It had no impact on the stock value.

• It caused a significant increase in stock value.

• It led to a short-term sell-off by investors.

• It resulted in a merger with Electronic Arts.

What trend is affecting the shipment of disc-based games?

• Growth in arcade gaming

• Decrease in mobile gaming

• Rise in digital downloads

• Increase in physical store sales