Famous Firsts
What was the first video game called?
Pong (1972)
Which console's controller was known for having 3 grips to hold it from?
The Nintendo 64
He may have unplugged from "The Matrix", but 2020's "Cyberpunk 2077" was certainly an ... Epic Adventure...
Keanu Reeves
This 'blocky' title became the best selling video game ever, with more than 238,000,000 units sold
Minecraft
What series is Master Chief from?
Halo
What was the first home video game console to use the DVD format?
The PlayStation 2
What was the nickname given to the first generation of Xbox controllers?
"The Duke"
He may know nothing, but this "Game of Thrones" actor took to consoles everywhere in 2016's "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.
Kit Harrington
A sealed copy of this game was sold for $2 million, making it the most expensive video game ever sold.
Super Mario Bros. (NES)
What series is Samus Aran from?
Metroid
Who was the first video game character to appear in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Sonic the Hedgehog
What Japanese arcade game series made its way into living rooms with its signature "dance mat" controller?
Dance Dance Revolution
Stolen from a Galaxy Far, Far Away, this famous voice actor has voiced DC's The Joker in film, television, and the Batman Arkham series.
Mark Hamill
In a $7.5 Billion deal, ZeniMax (owner of games like Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, Quake, and Doom) reached a buyout deal with what company?
Microsoft
What series is Tom Nook from?
Animal Crossing
Mario made his first video game appearance in what game?
Donkey Kong (1981)
What video game series made use of controllers shaped like rock instruments?
Guitar Hero OR Rock Bank
Best known for his critically acclaimed roles in "Pulp Fiction", "Star Wars", "The Incredibles" and "The Avengers", this actor took on a role in 2004's "Grand Theft Auto: San Andres:.
Samuel L Jackson
This multimedia franchise started as video games back in 1996, now boasts a revenue of $118.5 Billion across, movies, TV, merchandise, and airline sales.
Pokemon
What series is Lara Croft from?
Tomb Raider
What was the first commercial home video game console?
Magnavox Odyssey (1972)
1989's film "The Wizard" made what Nintendo controller famous?
The Nintendo Power Glove.
He may not have simply walked into Mordor, but this "Lord of the Rings" actor found himself in another fantasy role as the main character in "The Legend of Spyro"
Elijah Wood
This game managed to raise more than $300,000,000 from crowdfunding campaigns, making it the most expensive video game production to date.
Star Citizen
What series is GLaDOS (Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System) from?
Portal