What is the term for a digital distribution platform for video games?

• A. App Stores
• B. Digital Marketplaces
• C. Game Distribution
• D. Online Platforms

Answer: (D)

The idea being tested is recognizing how we describe services that deliver games over the internet. A digital distribution platform for video games is best described as an online platform because it covers the entire system that distributes, licenses, and delivers games across multiple devices via the internet. It provides storefront access, handles purchases, downloads or streaming, updates, and often integrates with account and DRM systems, all in one online space.

Other terms can be narrower or more specific: app stores usually refer to mobile ecosystems and their controlled environments; digital marketplaces focus on buying and selling, not necessarily the broader delivery and access mechanism; game distribution isn’t a standard label and can be ambiguous. Online platforms, by contrast, capture the full concept of delivering and enabling access to games online across different platforms.