Video Games
Sony
Famous People
California
Mixed Bag
100
Define the acronyms (+20 per answer):
RTS, MMORPG, NPC, DPS, PvP
RTS = Real-time strategy
MMORPG = Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game
NPC = Non-player character
DPS = Damage per second
PvP = Player vs. Player
100
On CenterStage, our company website lists 9 different PlayStation offices (excluding Worldwide Studios) across North America. Name them/what cities are they in (+10 per answer)
Aliso Viejo, Austin, Los Angeles, Madison, San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), San Diego (Sorrento Valley), San Francisco, San Mateo, Waterloo
100
This British celebrity chef, personified by his brutal honesty and potty-mouth vocabulary, not only can make you feel like you can't cook after his critique, but can also do it to you on live TV via the many cooking shows he appears on
Gordon Ramsay
100
California is a melting pot when it comes to its residents and cultures. But looking back at its history it's apparent that California wouldn't be what is today without the influence of Mexican culture. Whether it be "San" (meaning Saint) or "Santa" (meaning holy), California has many cities that start with either of these Spanish prefixes. Name at least 5 (+10 per each extra answer)
San Anselmo, San Bernardino, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Clemente, San Diego, San Dimas, San Fernando, San Francisco, San Gabriel, San Jacinto, San Joaquin, San Jose, San Juan Bautista, San Juan Capistrano, San Leandro, San Luis Obispo, San Marcos, San Merino, San Mateo, San Pablo, San Rafael, San Ramon
Santa Ana, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Clarita, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe Springs, Santa Maria, Santa Monica, Santa Paula, Santa Rosa
100
How well do you know the United States and its capitals? For each entry below, name either the corresponding State or Capital (+10 per answer)
Austin =
New York =
Alaska =
Little Rock =
Trenton =
Maine =
Atlanta =
Massachusetts =
Springfield =
Florida =
Austin = Texas
New York = Albany
Alaska = Juneau
Little Rock = Arkansas
Trenton = New Jersey
Maine = Augusta
Atlanta = Georgia
Massachusetts = Boston
Springfield = Illinois
Florida = Tallahassee
200
At The Game Awards 2018, Santa Monica Studios' God of War won the Game of the Year award beating out several other critically-acclaimed games. Name the 5 other games also nominated for Game of the Year (+20 per answer)
Celeste, Spider-Man, Monster Hunter: World, Red Dead Redemption 2, Assassin's Creed Odyssey
200
Literally translated to "To be impressed, touched, deeply moved", this Japanese word has been embedded into Sony's culture throughout all of its divisions. As stated by Sony Corporation's previous President and CEO, Kaz Hirai, "_______ is emotional involvement. All Sony products must be inspired by ________"
200
Breaking into the film industry during the 1990s Leonardo DiCaprio has become one of Hollywood's leading actors with a long resume of blockbuster hits. List the top 10 highest grossing films of Leonardo DiCaprio's career (+10 per answer)
The Aviator, The Departed, Shutter Island, The Great Gatsby, Catch Me If You Can, The Wolf of Wall Street, Django Unchained, The Revenant, Inception, Titanic
200
Whether you are a die-hard fan of a certain TV series, avid fan of all things superheroes, or just want to take pictures with all the amazing cosplayers, this convention has occurred every year in July since its creation in 1970
San Diego Comic-Con
200
From which Harry Potter film are the below images from? (+20 per answer)
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(2)
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(5)
1) Deathly Hallows Pt. 1
2) Prisoner of Azkaban
3) The Order of the Phoenix
4) Sorcerer's Stone
5) Goblet of Fire
300
Name the video game series/franchise based on the characters below (+10 per answer)
1) Ryu, Sagat, Guile
2) Falco Lombardi, Peppy Hare, Slippy Toad
3) Bowser, Wario, Toad
4) Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Liu Kang
5) Link, Ganondorf, Tingle
6) Tracer, Reinhardt, Lucio
7) Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik, Tails, Knuckles
8) Aku Aku, Dr. Neo Cortex, Ripper Roo
9) Vivi, Sephiroth, Cloud Strife
10) Meta Knight, King Dedede, Waddle Dee
1) Street Fighter
2) Star Fox
3) Super Mario
4) Mortal Kombat
5) The Legend of Zelda
6) Overwatch
7) Sonic the Hedgehog
8) Crash Bandicoot
9) Final Fantasy
10) Kirby
300
The PlayStation Network has many features that serve as an entertainment platform. With the PlayStation Store you can purchase your favorite games directly from your PlayStation and with PlayStation Plus you get additional benefits including free games every month. What are the other 4 main services also offered on the PS Network? (+25 per answer)
PlayStation Vue, PlayStation Music, PlayStation Video, and PlayStation Now
300
With best-selling books "...In Her Own Words" and "Becoming", this former First Lady was voted most admired by Americans in a 2018 Gallup poll
Michelle Obama
300
Although originally meaning to define a style of American architecture (repainted Victorian and Edwardian buildings), the term Painted Ladies has become synonymous with this classic 1990s family sitcom
Full House
300
Throughout its long tenure within the movie-making industry, Pixar Animation Studios has produced some of the most memorable films and characters ever created. Name all the films produced by Pixar (+10 per answer)
Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Monster's, Inc. Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille, WALL-E, Up, Toy Story 3, Cars 2, Brave, Monsters University, Inside Out, The Good Dinosaur, Finding Dory, Cars 3, Coco, Incredibles 2, Toy Story 4
400
For each pairing, select the video game that was released first (+20 per answer):
Starcraft vs. Warcraft: Orcs and Humans
Bloodborne vs. Dark Souls III
Tetris vs. Pacman
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time vs. Super Mario 64
Halo: Combat Evolved vs. Call of Duty
Warcraft (1994) vs. Starcraft (1998)
Bloodborne (2015) vs. Dark Souls III (2016)
Pacman (1980) vs. Tetris (1984)
Super Mario 64 (1996) vs. The Legend of Zelda (1998)
Halo (2001) vs. Call of Duty (2003)
400
Sony Mobile Communications (formerly Sony Ericsson) exclusively focuses on the smartphone market under this product name
Xperia
400
Hailed as either a certifiable madman or pioneering genius, this modern-day Tony Stark continues to push the boundaries of technology ranging from spaceships to electric vehicles and everything in between
Elon Musk
400
Home to countless hiking trails and iconic features such as El Capitan and Half Dome, this treasured national park situated in the Sierra Nevada mountains attracts 4 million visitors every year
Yosemite National Park
400
Name the following companies based off their logo (+10 per answer)
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10) 
1) Barclays
2) Converse
3) Chanel
4) American Airlines
5) Walmart
6) Vodafone
7) Dreamworks
8) Lay's
9) The North Face
10) Levi's
500
According to market research firm The NPD Group, these are the top 20 best-selling games of 2018 (+10 per answer)
Red Dead Redemption, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, NBA 2K19, Madden NFL 19, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Far Cry 5, God of War 2018, Monster Hunter: World, Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, Grand Theft Auto V, Mario Kart 8, FIFA 19, Battlefield V, Super Mario Odyssey, Call of Duty: WWII, Dragon Ball: FighterZ, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Party, Pokemon: Lets Go Pikachu
500
Sony products have span generations that range from electronics, music, movies, and of course video games. Although many associate the PlayStation console as the flagship product, what was Sony's first consumer product
Rice Cooker
500
Chances are if you dated her, she'll probably turn you into the subject of a new hit song. Don't believe me? Go back and listen to "Teardrops On My Guitar", "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together", or "I Knew You Were Trouble"
Taylor Swift
500
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest art museum in the Western United States and holds more than 150,000 pieces of work. As part of LACMA and attracting millions of visitors since its creation in 2008, this bright exhibit (below) has become an icon of Los Angeles artwork
Urban Light
500
California has a staggering amount of professional sports teams from the NBA, MLS, MLB, NHL, and NFL all being represented. Name as many as you can (+10 per answer)
Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, LAFC, Los Angeles Galaxy, San Jose Earthquakes, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Oakland A's, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels