Oversaturation term for the market with low-quality games that led to the decline of the video game industry
What is the 'Video Game Crash of 1983'?
Lady in yellow with a red bow who's not afraid of ghosts!
Who is Ms. Pac-Man?
The success of this commercial game contributed to kickstarting the video game industry
What is Pong?
The Princess name is derived from a fruit that is often associated with a buttock on social media
Who is Princess Peach?
First spaceship shooter to offer bonus stages shooting special enemy formations
What is Galaga?
In this first beat 'em up game, you play as Thomas on a quest to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend, Sylvia
What is 'Kung-Fu Master'?
He communicates with a string of @!#?@! symbols when he falls!
Who is Q*bert?
It features a paddle controller, a bouncing ball, and a wall of destructible blocks
What is Breakout?
She is the Damsel in distress that the protagonist, Jumpman, has to rescue
Who is Pauline?
Protect 10 humanoids from abduction, or the planet will face destruction!
What is Defender?
(or Stargate)
1980s release of 'Pac-Man' marked the start of this cultural phenomenon that included merchandise, music, and even an animated television series
What is 'Pac-Man Fever'?
A bartender serving Root Beer who appreciates tips, picks up glasses, and enjoys watching the showgirls dancing!
Who is Tapper?
You aim and throw bubbles to color match and pop them
What is Bust-A-Move?
(or Puzzle Bubble)
"Oh, save me!"
"Help!"
"Dirk, over here!"
Who is Princess Daphne?
The Last Human Family, save Mikey last!
What is Robotron: 2084?
First arcade game to feature a trackball controller
What is 'Atari Football'? (1978)
A miner that will inflate enemies until they burst!
Who is Dig Dug?
You control the starfighter 'Vaus' to destroy bricks, pick up power-ups and battle enemies
What is Arkanoid?
Rescuing Her from the Evil Commander Borf:
Ace/Dexter's Mission!
Who is Kimberly?
Pilot the R-9 to fend off an alien armada
What is R-Type spacecraft?
First movie tie-in arcade racing game that stirred controversy for its "violent" content
What is 'Death Race' (1976)
First video game to navigate through four distinct levels: construction, elevator, factory, and rivets
Who is Donkey Kong?
This video game was created by a computer scientist during the Soviet era and was considered the property of the state
What is Tetris?
Knight Arthur clad in his iconic suit of armor against supernatural foes, while she's held captive by the Demon Astaroth in a castle
Who is Princess Prin Prin?
Name of the spacecraft ship known for its customizable power-ups in this iconic arcade series against the Bacterian Empire
What is Vic Viper?
(also known as "Nemesis")