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Looking 2024ward
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a smash hit in and of itself, but even more surprising was this earworm of a song from Jack Black's Bowser.
What is "Peaches?"
100
This single by Miley Cyrus was the most successful pop song of the year.
What is "Flowers?"
100
2023 saw the release of two new Mario games, including a remake of Super Mario RPG and this brand-new side-scrolling title.
What is Super Mario Bros. Wonder?
100
Steve Hartwell, lead singer on at least two songs in the Shrek soundtrack, was the frontman of this "All-Star" band.
What is "Smash Mouth?"
100
Originally slated to release in Spring 2024, this sequel to Miles Morales and friends' 2023 adventure has been... delayed?! (Mr. Brett throws his laptop across the room)
What is "Beyond the Spider-Verse?"
200
2023 saw the first film released by Hayao Miyazaki since announcing his "retirement" in 2023. The film, The Boy and the Heron, was produced by this film company.
What is "Studio Ghibli?"
200
This BTS member's song "Seven" was the fastest song to hit one billion streams on Spotify.
Who is Jung Kook?
200
This Dungeons & Dragons video game was a huge success at the 2023 Game Awards, winning Game of the Year among several other trophies.
What is Baldur's Gate 3?
200
Look out, Magic: The Gathering! After apparently deciding that dominating the movie, streaming, and toy markets wasn't enough, Disney decided to branch into trading cards with this game, released in August 2023.
What is "Lorcana?"
200
2024 is a Leap Year, meaning we will have an extra day in this month.
What is February?
300
This summer saw Margo Robbie and Cillian Murphy in the title roles of this unofficial double feature, whose name is a portmanteau of the two films.
What is "Barbenheimer?"
300
In 2023, this artist broke world records with a tour that grossed over $1 billion.
Who is Taylor Swift?
300
After six long years, this sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild finally released in 2023 to widespread critical acclaim.
What is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?
300
Much to everyone's confusion, Elon Musk changed the name of his social media company from Twitter to this single-letter name in 2023.
What is "X?"
300
Unless Disney pulls some legal sorcery, this iconic character of theirs will enter the public domain beginning in 2024.
What is Mickey Mouse?
400
In the film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Chris Pine portrays Edgin, a former Harper agent and a member of this musical D&D class.
What is a Bard?
400
This former frontman of the group Outkast released a surprise album this year. The biggest surprise? Instead of hip-hop, it's an instrumental album showcasing his flute skills!
Who is Andre 3000?
400
This theme park opened its first American location in 2023, featuring life-sized Goombas, Piranha Plants, and Mario himself!
What is Super Nintendo World?
400
Oxford Dictionary's 2023 Word of the Year is this, which is a shortened form of the word "Charisma."
What is "Rizz?"
400
This astrological event will occur in April 2024, with Arkansas being a prime location to watch it happen!
What is the eclipse?
500
After previously playing a (spoiler alert) killer in Scream and a pet's best friend in Scooby-Doo, Matthew Lillard split the difference by dressing up as a murderous yellow rabbit in this 2023 Halloween hit.
What is "Five Nights at Freddy's?"
500
At the 2023 Grammys, this artist made history by having the most wins ever.
Who is Beyoncé?
500
After being the voice of Mario, Luigi, and other beloved Nintendo characters for decades, this voice actor retired from the role in 2023, and is now Nintendo's first-ever "Mario Ambassador."
Who is Charles Martinet?
500
This royal Brit's coronation ceremony was attended by such luminaries as Katy Perry, Dame Maggie Smith (aka Professor McGonagall), and - apparently - the Grim Reaper?!
Who is "King Charles III?"
500
2024 will likely see the introduction of a specially-modified version of this bug that is designed to prevent diseases for once.
What are Mosquitoes?