Impact and Purpose of Gaming Events

On December 7, 2014, the Smithsonian American Art Museum hosted a video game event in Washington, D.C. The event featured a variety of games, including 'We the Jury' at the Games for Change table. It was a collaborative effort with organizations like the International Game Developers Association, Magfest, and American University's Game Lab. Visitors could attend workshops on game creation using tools like Scratch, Game Maker, and Unity. The event was a success, showcasing the strong community and enthusiasm for gaming.

What was the main purpose of the event hosted by the Smithsonian American Art Museum on December 7, 2014?

• To host a one-day video game event

• To showcase a new art exhibition

• To conduct a historical seminar

• To launch a new museum wing

Which organizations collaborated with the Smithsonian for the video game event?

• The National Art Gallery and the Game Developers Conference

• The International Game Developers Association, Magfest, and American University's game lab

• The National Science Foundation and the Game Developers Conference

• The International Art Association and Magfest

What was the name of the game featured at the Games for Change table?

• Minecraft

• The Last of Us

• Game of Thrones

• We the Jury

Which game development tools were workshops offered for during the event?

• Maya, 3ds Max, and ZBrush

• Unity, Unreal Engine, and CryEngine

• Scratch, Game Maker, and Unity

• Photoshop, Illustrator, and Blender

What was the overall impact of the event on the gaming community?

• It had no significant impact

• It led to the closure of several game studios

• It highlighted the strong community and enthusiasm for gaming

• It showed a decline in interest in gaming