Games You've Kinda Maybe Probably Heard of
Considered by many to be the single most influential video game of all time, it LITERALLY saved the video game industry as we know it today when it originally released in October 1985. Not bad for a game with that many mushrooms in it.
What is "Super Mario Bros."?
Item Boxes;
Coins;
Those got-damned Blue Shells.
What is "Mario Kart"?
Collects "Rings".
Who is Sonic?
You somehow have a thumb green enough to grow mostly-sentient plants that just so happen to specialize in destroying zombies, which is a good thing because those same zombies wanna eat your brain. Good luck! Oh, and watch out for Crazy Dave; he's CRAAAAZY!
What is "Plants vs. Zombies"?
"Going Once... Going twice... SOLD to the player who might've just made a huge mistake! Put on your monocle as we explore this fine 'art' auction game."
What is "Bidiots"?
The single most successful video game ever created, both by number of copies sold AND monetarily, this 2011 game with cuboid-like graphics is classified as a "Sandbox" game. Keep an eye out for Creepers.
What is "Minecraft"?
Heart Containers;
Majora's Mask;
The Master Sword
What is "[The Legend of] Zelda"?
Who is Master Chief?
You, as a lovable pink puffball, go on an adventure to collect the pieces of the Star Rod, and return it to the Fountain of Dreams so that everyone can dream again, but why did the penguin steal it in the first pla.....OH.....THAT'S why.
What is "Kirby's Adventure"?
["Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land"]
"Ahoy, there, you must be the comedians. The cruise ship's talent show is tonight, so grab your ventriloquist dummy and follow me! We've got some jokes to write."
What is "Joke Boat"?
Originally released in 1972 as a coin-op arcade, this game featuring 2 rectangles, a center line and a square has the reputation of being the first video game ever made. It wasn't. Not even close. But, it was the first to leave a lasting impression on the world with its beeps and boops.
What is "Pong"?
Cherries;
Keys;
Power Pellets
What is "Pac-Man"?
Has a friend with the last name "Rose".
Who is Sonic?
A alien creature called a "lombax" finds a robot small enough to serve as an inventory backpack and goes on a galaxy-spanning adventure to stop a tyrannical madman with lots of money from destroying the galaxy for his own selfish needs. Oh, and he collects a lot of bolts to buy crazy--but [mostly] effective--high-powered weapons.
What is "Ratchet and Clank"?
"Everybody's somebody, so, who are you? The planner? The flake? The sassy one? Only your friends know the real you, and now, they have the perfect excuse to tell them all about it."
What is "Role Models"?
Does the name "Alexey Pajitnov" ring any bells? It certainly does for long-time fans of this pioneering puzzle game that was originally released in for PC's in Russia in 1985. Fun fact: A 4-line clear is also called this.
What is "Tetris"?
Balloons;
Banana Coins;
TNT Barrels
What is "Donkey Kong [Country]"?
Is--in his series canon--an ACCIDENTAL creation.
Who is Crash?
You journey out to save your sister from a witch who kidnapped her with the sole intention of switching her ugly looks with your sister's cute ones. If only that bird would shut the hell up.
What is "Banjo-Kazooie"?
"The irreverent trivia classic returns; revamped and better than ever! Your favorite host, Cookie Masterson, returns with all-new, twisted trivia questions."
What is "You Don't Know Jack: Full Stream"?
You ever heard the legend about the game that caused a coin shortage in Japan? Well, technically, that's not true, but this 1977 arcade game definitely caught Japan's attention when it was first released, there; it wouldn't be long before it invaded the rest of the world.
What is "Space Invaders"?
Barrels;
Party Balls;
Trophies
What is "[Super] Smash Bros."?
The one with the villain that has a niece.
Who is Crash?
An alien from another planet decides to challenge Earth's fastest racer in a 1-on-1 race to determine the very fate of Earth. Amongst the possible candidates are an island native, THREE mad scientists, and ELEVEN of one of the scientists' creations. No, it's not Mario Kart; this one actually has boss races.
What is "Crash Team Racing"?
DD:
"In this trivia sorting factory, work with your team to sort falling answers into their proper order before they hit the floor. It's as easy as A, C, B!"
What is "Quixort"?