Gaming History
Originally developed in the Soviet Union, this puzzle game became a global phenomenon in the late 1980s.
What is Tetris?
This company completes the “big three” of console gaming alongside PlayStation and Xbox.
What is Nintendo?
This franchise revolves around capturing and battling creatures, encouraging players to “catch them all.”
What is Pokémon?
This term describes watching others play video games live online.
What is streaming?
This genre focuses on logic and problem-solving rather than combat.
What is a puzzle game?
This global pop star's 2023-2024 tour became one of the highest-grossing tours of all time.
Who is Taylor Swift?
This term describes optional in-game content added after a game's original release, often expanding gameplay or features.
What is downloadable content (DLC)?
This Japanese company created the first PlayStation console.
What is Sony?
This console introduced motion-based gameplay using controllers that detect physical movement.
What is the Nintendo Wii?
This franchise features a hero named Link on a quest often involving Princess Zelda.
What is The Legend of Zelda?
This communication platform is widely used by gamers for voice chat and communities
What is Discord?
This perspective allows players to experience the game through the character’s eyes.
What is first-person view?
This animated film studio is known for movies like Toy Story, Inside Out, and Finding Nemo.
Who is Pixar?
This term describes a playstyle focuses on maximizing damage output at the expense of defense of survivability.
What is glass cannon?
This arcade game popularized the concept of tracking and competing for high scores.
What is Space Invaders?
This gaming platform is known for exclusive franchises like Halo and Forza.
What is Xbox?
This sandbox game lets players build and explore worlds made of blocks.
What is Minecraft?
This abbreviation refers to characters in games controlled by the computer rather than players.
What is NPC?
This term describes a hidden feature or message intentionally placed by developers.
What is an Easter egg?
This annual feature summarizes users' listening habits and often dominates social media each December.
What is Spotify Wrapped?
In Hollow Knight, this collectible resource is used to upgrade the Knight's needle, often found in secret areas or after optional boss fights.
What is Pale Ore?
This 1972 arcade game is considered one of the first commercially successful video games.
What is Pong?
This service, created by Microsoft, allows gamers to download and play from a catalogue of games based on the tier they subscribed to.
What is Xbox Cloud Gaming?
This long-running sports franchise releases a new soccer title almost every year.
What is FIFA? (or EA Sports FC)
This profession involves competitive gaming for tournaments and prize money.
What is an esports player?
This gameplay element limits how much damage or energy a character can sustain.
What is a health bar?
This annual fashion event raises funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute and is known for themed attire.
What is the Met Gala?
In Super Smash Bros Melee, this advances technique allows players to act immediately after landing by canceling landing lag.
What is L-Canceling?
This iconic handheld gaming system was released by Nintendo in 1989.
What is the Game Boy?
Most PC games are designed to run on this operating system.
What is Windows?
Developed by Riot Games, this popular MOBA is a staple of esports.
What is League of Legends?
This type of game emphasizes teamwork and collaboration over competition.
What is a cooperative (co-op) game?
This gameplay feature allows players to record progress and resume later.
What is a save point?
This HBO series, based on a popular video game adaption, concluded its first season in 2023 to critical acclaim.
What is The Last of Us?
What is the Source Engine?