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100

This game, released by Atari in 1978, features a spaceship battling alien invaders.

What is Space Invaders?

100

This franchise features a green hero fighting to save the land of Hyrule.

What is The Legend of Zelda?

100

This Italian plumber is one of the most recognizable characters in video game history.

Who is Mario?

100

This Japanese company, founded by Shigeru Miyamoto, is known for developing games like Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda.

What is Nintendo?

100

This widely-used programming language for game development is known for its use in both indie and AAA games, and it is integral to Unity.

What is C#?

200

In this 1980 game by Namco, players guide a yellow character through a maze eating pellets and avoiding ghosts.

What is Pac-Man?

200

Known for its red-capped mascot, this Nintendo series features characters racing in karts.

What is Mario Kart?

200

This character, known for his blue fur and red sneakers, is Sega’s mascot.

Who is Sonic the Hedgehog?

200

This company is known for creating World of Warcraft and was founded in 1991

What is Blizzard Entertainment?

200

This language is often used for scripting in game engines and was popularized by the game Minecraft.

What is Java?

300

This 1981 Nintendo game introduced players to a carpenter named Mario who must rescue a damsel in distress from a giant ape.

What is Donkey Kong?

300

This franchise by Capcom stars a blue robot battling against various evil robots.

What is Mega Man?

300

 This character is known for his large, broad sword and is a key figure in the Final Fantasy series.

 Who is Cloud Strife?

300

This game development company, founded in 1996, is known for the Half-Life series.

What is Valve Corporation?

300

This language is known for its use in developing web-based games and is commonly associated with HTML5.

What is JavaScript?

400

This 1982 arcade game by Atari involves controlling a frog trying to cross a busy road and a river.

What is Frogger?

400

This open-world RPG franchise from Bethesda features games set in the post-apocalyptic future.

What is Fallout?

400

This character, featured in the Halo series, is known for wearing green armor and fighting against alien forces.

Who is Master Chief?

400

This company, founded in 2004 by Sam and Dan Houser, is known for developing the Grand Theft Auto series.

What is Rockstar Games?

400

After a game’s release, this phase involves providing updates, patches, and additional content to keep players engaged.

What is Post-Production?

500

Released in 1996 for the PlayStation, this game features a young fighter named Ryu who battles for the title of World Warrior.

What is Street Fighter?

500

This franchise from Nintendo revolves around an intergalactic bounty hunter named Samus Aran.

What is Metroid?

500

This character, known for his complex backstory and tragic fate, is the protagonist of the Metal Gear series.

Who is Solid Snake?

500

This popular open-source game engine, known for its ease of use and flexibility, is often used for both 2D and 3D game development.

What is Godot Engine?

500

This 2021 game from Hazelight Studios won Game of the Year at The Game Awards for its innovative cooperative gameplay and emotional narrative.

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