Gaming Esports & Competitive Gaming

Question 1

What does 'esports' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Organized competitive video gaming

Answer

Electronic sports betting

Answer

Exercise games using motion controls

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Educational sports simulation games

Question 2

Which esports tournament is known for having one of the largest prize pools in gaming history, funded by crowdfunding?

Accepted Answer

The International (Dota 2)

Answer

League of Legends World Championship

Answer

CS:GO Major Championships

Answer

Fortnite World Cup

Question 3

What term describes a player who streams themselves playing video games live on platforms like Twitch?

Accepted Answer

Streamer

Answer

Content miner

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Esports athlete

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Game tester

Question 4

What is a 'tournament bracket' in competitive gaming?

Accepted Answer

A visual diagram showing the matchup schedule for a competition

Answer

The financial prize structure

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The team roster limit

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The scoring system used

Question 5

Which game's competitive scene gave rise to the term 'metagame' or 'meta'?

Accepted Answer

Street Fighter II

Answer

Starcraft

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Counter-Strike

Answer

Chess (precursor concept)

Question 6

What does 'LAN party' mean in gaming culture?

Accepted Answer

A local area network event where players gather to play together in person

Answer

A leaderboard announcement night

Answer

A game launch announcement party

Answer

An internet gaming tournament