Which popular video game franchise pioneered the concept of an 'Early Access' product development model that allowed players to purchase and play the game while it was still being actively developed?

Test your knowledge about the product development cycles of major gaming titles! The gaming industry has some of the most complex product development pipelines of any entertainment medium, with AAA games often taking years to develop and involving hundreds of professionals. Understanding these processes reveals much about why certain games succeed or fail in the marketplace.

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Minecraft
World of Warcraft
Call of Duty
The Sims