Characters
In Super Mario Kart, the first game in Nintendo's racing franchise, which of the playable characters has the shortest names?
Toad
Which game involves catching creatures called 'Pocket Monsters'?
Pokemon
In July 2023, video game company EA announced that players will be able to explore Wakanda in an upcoming open-world video game based on the adventures of what Marvel superhero?
Black Panther
Originally called “Puckman,” what 1980s arcade game was the “Most Successful Coin‑Operated Game” in 2005?
Pac‑Man
Which game is known for the building blocks called “Creepers”?
Minecraft
Making his debut in 1990s "Super Mario World," what is the name of the enemy-eating, egg-throwing green dinosaur who serves as a sidekick to Mario and Luigi in the Mario franchise?
Yoshi
What Will Wright created video game series, released in 2000 (with sequels in 2004, 2009, and 2014), saw players watching and directing characters to mundane things like eating, sleeping, and cleaning their houses?
The Sims
What year was the original "Super Mario Bros." released?
1985
What is the highest-selling video game of all time, originally released in 1986?
Super Mario Bros.
Which action-adventure game is primarily set in the fictional location of Hyrule?
The Legend of Zelda
In which game series is the main character a treasure hunter named Nathan Drake?
Uncharted
Who is the main antagonist in the 'Halo' series?
The Covenant
What gaming console was released by Sony in 1994?
PlayStation
In January 2021, a short squeeze orchestrated by Reddit users caused a skyrocketing of the price of what retail chain that sells video games and consumer electronics?
GameStop
What 1997 N64 game features James Bond against a criminal syndicate and is named after the 1995 Bond film?
GoldenEye 007
Regarded as one of the greatest video games of all time, what 1981 arcade game features the titular amphibian trying to cross a road without getting squashed by cars, and a river without getting eaten by predators?
Frogger
Which game is set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland and features a character named Dogmeat?
Fallout
The very first game in the Madden NFL video game franchise was named John Madden Football and was released June 1st in what year?
1988
According to market research company NPD Group, which video game console sold the most units in the United States in 2008?
Nintendo Wii
What is thought to be the first video game, created in 1958 and becoming popular in the 1970s?
Pong
In what video game universe, created by Capcom, would you find a character named Jill Valentine? The name of this game could also mean a home-dwelling spirit.
Resident Evil
In 'Street Fighter', what is the name of the character known for his spinning bird kick?
Chun-Li
What video game came with the Nintendo Entertainment System when it was released in the late 1980s, and was meant to be played with the NES Zapper gun? It shared a cartridge with "Super Mario Bros."
Duck Hunt
What is the top-selling video game in the United States of America?
Marvel’s Wolverine
What word—which shares its name with a popular soda brand—describes a 2D bitmap image, such as a video game character, that's integrated into a larger scene?
Sprite