Video Games: Gamer Types, Game Genres, and Gaming Platforms

Question 1

Why is it important to understand different game genres?

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So we can better understand consumer expectations, So we can create innovative ideas to serve our target market, So we can identify what platform to make a game for

Question 2

To convert an asset (in this case a game) into money is known as....

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Monetization

Question 3

What does "RPG" stand for?

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Role Playing Game

Question 4

Bringing and immersing a user into a virtual world is known as...

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Virtual Reality (VR)

Question 5

Name that Game!

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Octopath Traveler

Question 6

This gamer type likes backstory and lore.

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Explorer

Question 7

This gamer type likes to collect things.

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Achiever

Question 8

This game genre intends to teach players things of academic value

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Educational

Question 9

This game genre emulates real-world situations. Often involves a lot of resource management

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Simulation

Question 10

Name that Game!

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Pizza Tower

Question 11

Why is it important to understand gaming platforms?

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So we can better design to meet our target market's needs, So we can understand their strengths / weaknesses, So we can better understand our target market

Question 12

This gamer type likes leveling their character up.

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Achiever

Question 13

This game genre typically has a lot of action in them, but also features much adventuring.

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Adventure

Question 14

A business model that requires users pay to access the game (subscription) is...

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Pay to Play

Question 15

This gamer type likes discovering areas and hidden places.

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Explorer

Question 16

This gamer type likes trading or sharing items with players.

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Socializer

Question 17

Which of these is NOT an example of a User Interface?

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Monitor

Question 18

What does "MOBA" stand for?

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Multiplayer Online Battle Arena

Question 19

This genre emphasizes physical challenges, including hand–eye coordination and reaction-time.

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Action

Question 20

This gamer type likes player versus player competition.

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Killer

Question 21

Name that Game!

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Sea of Stars

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a gaming platform

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BOTH are gaming platforms

Question 23

A block of time in which a player is playing a game is known as....

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Session

Question 24

This game genre tests problem-solving skills including logic, pattern & word recognition.

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Puzzle

Question 25

This game genre often consists of combatants squaring off vs. another in a series of rounds.

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Fighting

Question 26

This game genre often features lots of jumping. It's often an "Obstacle Course."

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Platformer

Question 27

This gamer type likes finding "Easter Eggs" in games.

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Explorer

Question 28

This gamer type likes being the bad guy.

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Killer

Question 29

This game genre involves gambling currency on various possible outcomes.

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Casino

Question 30

Name that Game!

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Hot Shots Golf

Question 31

This game genre combines popular tunes and accurate timing.

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Music / Rhythm

Question 32

This game genre intends to teach work skills such as flying or cooking

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Serious

Question 33

This game genre focuses on fear. Scarce resources are common as well.

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Survival

Question 34

This game genre has simple rules and short play sessions.

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Casual

Question 35

What does "FPS" stand for?

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First Person Shooter

Question 36

Which type of platform is known to have SHORT play sessions?

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Tablets, VR Headsets

Question 37

Name that Game!

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Pikmin

Question 38

Which platform often attracts the hardest of hardcore players?

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Personal Computers

Question 39

This gamer type likes being a part of a guild or a clan.

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Socializer

Question 40

A segment of the population determined to be most likely potential customers is known as....

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Target Market

Question 41

This game genre comes in simulation and arcade flavors derived from real life athletics.

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Sports

Question 42

Games that give access to a significant portion of their content without paying.

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Free to Play

Question 43

Purchase of a virtual good from within a mobile application is known as...

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Microtransaction, In-App Purchase

Question 44

Name that Game!

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Bravely Default

Question 45

Digital images overlayed on top of the real world is known as...

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Augmented Reality (AR)

Question 46

Which platform often includes analog sticks and buttons for interfacing with it?

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Consoles

Question 47

This game genre asks questions about interesting but often unimportant facts.

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Trivia

Question 48

This game genre typically comes in 2 flavors: 1st or 3rd person. Carnage is common.

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Shooter

Question 49

This game genre is characterized by strategic combat trying to destroy the opponent's base.

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MOBA

Question 50

This game genre requires thought, planning, and careful resource management.

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Strategy

Question 51

This gamer type likes feelings of control, power, and dominance.

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Killer

Video Games: Gamer Types, Game Genres, and Gaming Platforms

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Video Games: Gamer Types, Game Genres, and Gaming Platforms

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