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Old School Video Games
Old School Video Games and Cartoons
100

Momentous

of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future.

100

Abolition

the act of ending or stopping an event or idea.

100

Disarray

a state of confusion.

100

Name the original game that starred Nintendo's first appearance of Mario in 1982.

Donkey Kong

100

What is the name of Spike's son in Tom & Jerry?

Ike or Tike

200

Disquietude

a state of uneasiness or anxiety.

200

Turmoil

a state of confusion, agitation, or commotion.

200

Allegiance

a pledge of loyalty.

200

What are some of the things people did when their Nintendos flashed, crashed, or froze.

Blew into the game cartridge.

Wiped the inside with alcohol or water.

Licked the inside of the cartridge.


Pushed something in the console with the game.


200

After the late eighties, arcades were dying down.  With home consoles popping up everywhere, they coudl not compete with the market.  But which fighting game in 1991 made arcades popular again?

Street Fighter 2

300

Muslin

A type of fabric.

300

Fortification

the process of making something stronger or giving better defense.

300

Ardent

enthusiastic or passionate.

300

In what game must you collect all the pieces of the Triforce, defeat Ganon, and save the princess using the Master Sword?

The Legend of Zelda
300

In what anime did the main character join a school that educates students in the art of ninjitsu?

Naruto

400

Retreat

to withdraw from combat.

400

Formidable

to discourage an attack; intimidating.

400

Murky

darkly vague or obscure.

400

Who was Sega's beloved and fast trademark character in 1991?

Sonic the Hedgehog.

400

In the years 1987-1994, when you were stuck in a video game and could not pass a level, what company could you call to get answers from the professionals.

Nintendo Power Hotline!!!!!

500

Consequence

the result of an action, often negative.

500

Unscathed

unharmed.

500

Scour

a driven search, or to clean or brighten the surface of (something) by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent

500

What fighting game was banned in 1995 for its overuse of gore and violence?

Mortal Kombat

500

Name a Muppet Baby

Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Rolph, Fozzy, Beaker, Bunsen Honeydo, Scooter or Skeeter

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