Gaming Study Guide 2026

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1. Which game is widely considered the first commercially successful video arcade game?
Pong

Pong (1972) by Atari is widely considered the first commercially successful arcade video game.

2. What is 'ragdoll physics' in video games?
A physics system where defeated characters' bodies realistically collapse and react to forces

Ragdoll physics uses real-time physics simulation to make defeated or unconscious characters' bodies realistically collapse and interact with the environment.

3. What is the recommended way to handle a toxic player in chat?
Mute or report them

Muting and reporting protects your focus and flags the offender for moderators.

4. What does 'Hz' measure on a gaming monitor?
Refresh rate

Hz (hertz) measures the refresh rate of a monitor, indicating how many times per second the screen updates the image.

5. What was the first major gaming console to include a built-in hard drive for game saves and downloads?
Xbox (original)

The original Xbox (2001) was the first major console to include a built-in hard drive (8GB), enabling game saves and later downloadable content.

6. Which social effect is often cited as a positive outcome of online multiplayer gaming?
Building friendships and teamwork across distances

Online multiplayer games can foster friendships, communication, and cooperative teamwork among distant players.

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