People
Companies
Years
Franchises
Characters
100

Amusingly named, the current CEO for Nintendo of America.

Who is Doug Bowser?

100

Originally known for making playing cards, this Japanese company is now one of the most recognizable names in the industry.

Who is Nintendo?

100

Although initially in beta, the cubic sandbox game Minecraft was ready for full released in this year.

What is 2011?

100

With 9 generations, this franchise of has "Caught" an audience, with over 400 million copies sold.

What is Pokémon?

100

Slaying Gods is the core tenant of this Spartan character.

Who is Kratos? (God of War)

200

The namesake for this hexagonal Turn-Based strategy game.

Who is Sid Meier?

200

Initially known for their arcade machines, this company has found modern success with the swiftest of mascots.

Who is SEGA?

200

Leading the next generation of consoles, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox series X was released in this year.

What is 2020?

200

With characters such as Zangief and Chun-Li, this franchise released it's debut game in 1987

What is Street Fighter?

200

A business mogul and and perhaps a fiend, you are indebted countless bells to this character.

Who is Tom Nook? (Animal Crossing)

300

Most notably know as the father of a Plumber. 

Who is Shigeru Miyamoto?

300

The king of yearly released sport games, this company thrives on a repetitive business model. 

Who is Electronic Arts?

300

GTA IV, Little Big Planet, Left for Dead, Fallout 3, and Mario Cart Wii headlined in this considerable year in gaming.

What is 2008

300

From Classical Greece to the High Seas, this stealthy franchise has 14 mainline releases.

What is Assassins Creed?

300

Protection is all that matters for these characters that wonders the ruins of Rapture.

What is a Big Daddy? (BioShock)

400

This developer and composer is most know for his bullet-hell indie game of genocide or pacifism. 

Who is Toby Fox?

400

Hidden blades to tactical team shooters, this game studio is know for its signature swirl.

Who is Ubisoft?

400

"The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" won Game of this year, with the "Fallout 4" and "Bloodborne" being notable nominees.

What is 2015?

400

Known for their re-releases and re-masters, this massively popular fantasy RPG game series is currently on it's 5th main entry.  

What is The Elder Scrolls?

400

El Dorado, Shangri-La, Iram of the Pillars, and the Pirate Utopia of Libertalia are all legendary locations for this infamous treasure hunter has visted.

Who is Nathan Drake? (Uncharted)

500

Games, stores, and hardware: this founder and CEO is estimated to be the wealthiest person in the industry. 

Who is Gabe Newell?

500

Haunted maze running and darkened boss rushes; this ancient game studio is known for many of the industries classic franchises.

Who is Bandai Namco?

500

"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" — developed and published by Atari inc. — marked the beginning of the Video Game Crash of this year.

What is 1983?

500

Disguises and Contracted killing is the name of the game for the numbered protagonist of this franchise.

What is Hitman?

500

The face of a franchise— this Super-Soldiers has fought off both the Covenant and the Flood for 20 years.

Who is Master Chief? (Halo)