Mass Media Exam 2

What was the first home video game system?

The Magnavox Odyssey

Which three companies still make video game consoles?

Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo

What are casual games?

Games that are easy to learn and play, appealing to a broad audience.

What are freemium games?

Games that are free to play but offer in-game purchases for additional features.

What are advergames?

Games created specifically to promote a brand or product.

What are advocacy games?

Games designed to promote a social or political message.

What is the first-person perspective in gaming?

A viewpoint where the player experiences the game through the eyes of the character.

What does it mean for a game to be 'sticky'?

It refers to the game's ability to keep players engaged and returning to play.

What is the ESRB?

The Entertainment Software Rating Board, which assigns age and content ratings to video games.

What are the different ESRB ratings?

EC (Early Childhood), E (Everyone), E10+ (Everyone 10 and older), T (Teen), M (Mature), AO (Adults Only).

What is hypercommercialism in video games?

The excessive use of commercial messages and advertisements within games.

What is gamification?

The application of game-design elements in non-game contexts to enhance user engagement.

What is catharsis in gaming?

The emotional release or relief that players may experience through gameplay.

What does toxicity in gaming refer to?

Negative behaviors such as harassment, bullying, or hate speech within gaming communities.

What is SWATing?

The act of falsely reporting an emergency to provoke a police response at someone's location.

How is the internet defined?

A global network of interconnected computers that communicate through standardized protocols.

What is the World Wide Web and when was it created?

A system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the internet, created in 1989.

What is encryption?

The process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorized access.

What is slacktivism?

A form of activism that involves minimal effort, such as sharing posts on social media.

What is fake news?

False or misleading information presented as news, often to manipulate public opinion.

What is the digital divide?

The gap between those who have easy access to digital technology and those who do not.

What is Facebook depression?

A condition where individuals feel inadequate or depressed due to social comparisons on Facebook.

What are social networking sites?

Platforms that allow users to create profiles, share content, and connect with others, such as Facebook and Instagram.

What does the dual-factor model of social media use suggest?

It posits that social media use is influenced by both positive and negative factors.

What do the idealized virtual identity hypothesis and extended-real-life hypothesis state?

They suggest that online identities can reflect or enhance real-life identities and experiences.