What classic arcade game, released in 1982, involved piloting a spaceship to defend against waves of alien invaders and featured the first-ever use of parallax scrolling?
Xevious
This 1986 Nintendo game was the first installment of a popular fantasy adventure series featuring Link and Princess Zelda.
What is "The Legend of Zelda"?
What 1993 game allowed you to construct roller coasters in an amusement park simulation?
What is "RollerCoaster Tycoon"?
This Italian plumber is Nintendo's mascot and has appeared in over 200 games.
Who is Mario?
What was the first console to use a CD-ROM drive as a primary storage medium when it was released in 1991, opening the door to full-motion video and enhanced audio in gaming?
a) Sega Genesis
b) Super Nintendo
c) Sony PlayStation (PS1)
d) Nintendo 64
c) Sony PlayStation (PS1
In this 1981 arcade game, you control a little plumber who must rescue a princess from a giant ape.
What is Donkey Kong?
In 1987, Konami introduced a vampire hunter named Simon Belmont in this side-scrolling platformer game.
Castlevania
Released in 1992, this point-and-click adventure game featured a pirate protagonist searching for hidden treasure.
What is "Monkey Island" or "The Secret of Monkey Island"?
He's the blue robot hero known for battling the evil Dr. Wily in a series of action-platformer games.
Who is Mega Man?
In 1983, Atari released a console that used a unique analog joystick controller. What was the name of this console, which also featured a voice synthesis unit?
a) Atari 2600
b) Atari 5200
c) Atari 7800
d) Atari Jaguar
b) Atari 5200
Released in 1983, this game involved climbing platforms to rescue a damsel in distress from a giant ape.
What is Donkey Kong Jr.?
In this 1991 Sega Genesis game, you played as a speedy blue hedgehog collecting rings and battling the evil Dr. Robotnik.
Sonic the Hedgehog?
In this 1996 real-time strategy game, you led a group of warriors to victory in a fantasy world.
What is "Warcraft: Orcs & Humans"?
What iconic pink puffball character is known for his ability to inhale enemies and gain their powers?
Who is Kirby?
What 1999 Sega console was the first to include a built-in modem for online gaming and was known for its short-lived rivalry with the Sony PlayStation 2?
a) Sega Master System
b) Sega Saturn
c) Sega Dreamcast
d) Sega Genesis
c) Sega Dreamcast
What 1982 arcade game introduced the character Q*bert, who hops around changing the colors of cubes?
What is Q*bert?
What was the title of the classic 1987 Nintendo game that introduced the plumber brothers, Mario and Luigi?
What is "Super Mario Bros."?
What game, released in 1995, had you navigated a creepy mansion and solve puzzles while uncovering a sinister plot?
What is "Resident Evil"?
This adventurous archaeologist and treasure hunter made his debut in the 1996 game "Tomb Raider."
Who is Lara Croft?
The Neo Geo, released in 1990, was famous for its arcade-quality graphics and a vast library of fighting games. What made it unique compared to other consoles of its time?
a) It had a built-in camera
b) It used cartridge-based games
c) It featured a virtual reality headset
d) It had a voice recognition system
b) It used cartridge-based games
In this 1985 game, you played as a green dinosaur trying to save your girlfriend from a band of evil reptiles.
What is "Bubble Bobble"?
This 1993 Super Nintendo game had you control a young boy with psychic powers as he battled against a nefarious alien force.
What is "Earthbound"?
What early '90s game became a cultural phenomenon and had you guiding Lemmings through a variety of puzzles to safety?
What is "Lemmings"?
This hedgehog is famous for his super-speed and is one of Sega's most recognizable characters.
Who is Sonic the Hedgehog?
In 1985, Nintendo released a console in Japan that used floppy disks for games and featured a keyboard. What was the name of this console that was designed for educational and home computer use?
a) Sega CD
b) Neo Geo CD
c) Famicom Disk System
d) Philips CD-i
c) Famicom Disk System