"Real" Mexican Heroes
Word on the Street is this character is not even Mexican but this eagle tamer was the first Mexican "national" to be represented in an iconic fighting game series that will remain nameless.
Who is T.Hawk? (from Super Street Fighter II)
This city was a place Luigi could visit while looking for his brother in Mario is Missing.
What is Mexico City?
Cinco de Mayo is a national paid holiday in Mexico on this date.
What is "thats a trick question"? People in Mexico go to work and school on May 5th because its a meaningless holiday that "celebrates" the day we won a battle against the French in a war we still lost.
This type of fighter and/or fighting style is disproportionately chosen to represent Mexico in videogames.
What is a Luchador or Lucha Libre? (I'll accept either answer)
This latest entry of a popular racing game series surprised everyone by being set in a geographically diverse Mexico. Its by far the most successful entry in its franchise.
What is Forza Horizon 5
This is the name of the Mexican state directly south of the Californian border.
What is "Baja California"? (if you only said "Baja" it doesn't count!)
This character was revealed after an elaborate ARG that got out of the dev's control. Their favorite color is purple and is a world renowned hacker.
Who is Sombra? (from Overwatch)
You'd think this game was set in Mexico if you heard the enemies talk but you'd be wrong. However, after 18 years of being mocked by Spanish speakers, when the remake came out they finally fixed this mistake by employing actual Spaniard actors to voice its enemies.
What is Resident Evil 4? (the Spaniard accent is as distinct as British English is to American English).
According to legend the Aztecs built their empire in what is now Mexico City because they saw THIS iconic and well-known image that was foretold to them by their gods.
What is an eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a rattlesnake? (aka the coat of arms depicted in the center of the Mexican flag)
This very dirty luchador, who changed professions and tried boxing, would spit in your eye or headbutt you if you weren't careful. Where's the mustachioed referee when you need him?
Who is Masked Muscle (from Super Punch Out)
This Metroidvania is set in the mythical land of the dead. Characters like Juan Aguacate, Tostada, Carlos Calaca, and Jaguar Javier make an apperance.
What is Guacamelee?
This is the official name of the country south of the United States.
a) Mexican Republic
b) United Mexican States
c) Mexico
d) New Spain
e) The Neverending Day of the Dead and Tacos Land
What is "United Mexican States"?
This curvaceous fighter, who loves tequila and likes playing as a goalie in soccer, was a created as a result of SNK losing a bet against a Mexican dev team who got to design her and give her her name.
Who is Ángel? (from King of Fighters)
"Nuevo Paraíso" is a fictional Mexican territory featured in two games of this popular videogame series but only in one of them do you get to visit it during the game's story.
What is the Red Dead Redemption series? (only in RDR1 do you visit during the story)
This is the day and month when Mexico celebrates its Independence Day.
What is the actual holiday we wish the US celebrated with us, aka September 16th? (I'll accept the 15th too since celebrations start the day before... if you said May 5th substract 2,000 points)