Gaming Esports & Competitive Gaming 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does 'esports' refer to?
- Electronic sports betting
- Organized competitive video gaming (Correct answer)
- Exercise games using motion controls
- Educational sports simulation games
Correct answer: Organized competitive video gaming
Esports refers to organized, competitive video gaming where individuals or teams compete in tournaments, often for prize money.
Question 2: Which esports tournament is known for having one of the largest prize pools in gaming history, funded by crowdfunding?
- League of Legends World Championship
- The International (Dota 2) (Correct answer)
- CS:GO Major Championships
- Fortnite World Cup
Correct answer: The International (Dota 2)
The International (Dota 2) is known for its massive crowdfunded prize pools, which have exceeded $40 million, dwarfing most other esports events.
Question 3: What term describes a player who streams themselves playing video games live on platforms like Twitch?
- Content miner
- Streamer (Correct answer)
- Esports athlete
- Game tester
Correct answer: Streamer
A streamer is someone who broadcasts their gameplay live on platforms like Twitch or YouTube Gaming, often building an audience and earning income from it.
Question 4: What is a 'tournament bracket' in competitive gaming?
- The financial prize structure
- A visual diagram showing the matchup schedule for a competition (Correct answer)
- The team roster limit
- The scoring system used
Correct answer: A visual diagram showing the matchup schedule for a competition
A tournament bracket is a diagram that maps out all the matches and their progression through rounds until a champion is determined.
Question 5: Which game's competitive scene gave rise to the term 'metagame' or 'meta'?
- Starcraft
- Street Fighter II (Correct answer)
- Counter-Strike
- Chess (precursor concept)
Correct answer: Street Fighter II
Street Fighter II's competitive scene is credited with popularizing the concept of 'metagame' — the evolving strategies the best players use beyond basic mechanics.
Question 6: What does 'LAN party' mean in gaming culture?
- A local area network event where players gather to play together in person (Correct answer)
- A leaderboard announcement night
- A game launch announcement party
- An internet gaming tournament
Correct answer: A local area network event where players gather to play together in person
A LAN party is an event where gamers bring their PCs together to form a Local Area Network (LAN) for in-person multiplayer gaming.
Gaming Esports & Competitive Gaming 1
What does 'esports' refer to?