Video Games trivia - medium level.
1. What term is used for a coordinated team strategy meeting before an esports match?
💡 Teams often engage in a draft phase (picking characters/heroes) and strategy sessions before competitive matches.
2. Which esports tournament is associated with Dota 2 and one of the largest prize pools in esports history?
💡 The International is Dota 2's premier annual tournament, historically featuring some of the largest prize pools in esports.
3. Which battle royale game hosted a widely publicized in-game concert featuring Travis Scott in 2020?
💡 Fortnite hosted a massive virtual concert event featuring rapper Travis Scott in April 2020, watched by millions.
4. What does 'FPS' stand for in gaming terminology?
💡 FPS commonly refers to First-Person Shooter, a genre where the player experiences the game through the character's eyes; it can also mean Frames Per Second depending on context.
5. What is a 'clutch' play in gaming terminology?
💡 A 'clutch' refers to a skillful play that turns around a seemingly lost situation, often under high pressure.
6. Which game popularized the 'battle pass' progression/monetization system widely adopted across the industry?
💡 Both Dota 2's Compendium and Fortnite's Battle Pass are credited with popularizing the tiered seasonal progression monetization model.
7. Which company owns and operates the Twitch streaming platform?
💡 Amazon acquired Twitch in 2014, and it remains the dominant live game-streaming platform.
8. Which esports genre is 'Counter-Strike' primarily classified under?
💡 Counter-Strike is a tactical team-based first-person shooter, one of the longest-running esports titles.
9. What does 'esports' refer to?
💡 Esports refers to organized, competitive video gaming, often involving professional players and large tournaments.
10. Which game's annual World Championship is one of the most-watched esports events globally?
💡 League of Legends' World Championship draws massive global viewership, among the biggest events in esports.
11. What does 'GG' commonly mean in gaming chat?
💡 GG, meaning 'Good Game', is a common sportsmanship phrase used at the end of matches.
12. What term describes live-streaming gameplay, popularized by platforms like Twitch?
💡 Streaming refers to broadcasting live gameplay footage online, with Twitch being one of the most popular platforms.
13. Which country has historically dominated competitive League of Legends and Overwatch esports scenes?
💡 South Korea has a legendary esports culture and has historically dominated titles like League of Legends and StarCraft.
14. What is a 'speedrun' in gaming culture?
💡 A speedrun is an attempt to complete a video game, or a section of it, as fast as possible, often following strict rules.
15. What term refers to a video game glitch or bug that players intentionally use to gain an advantage?
💡 An exploit refers to a bug or unintended game mechanic that players use to their advantage, often patched by developers over time.