GAME OF THRONES
This A Song of Fire and Ice author has written over 1.7 million words in the series to date ... but still hasn't gotten around to book six.
Who is George R. R. Martin?
Soon to be the highest-grossing franchise of all time, worth over 88 billion today, this series debuted on the Game Boy in four brightly colored titles - Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow.
What is Pokemon?
"Hey you, you’re finally awake. You were trying to cross the border right? Walked right into that Imperial ambush same as us and that thief over there." Thanks, Ralof; I haven't even made a character yet.
What is Skyrim?
Make your accusation once you know all three; the room, the murder weapon, and the perpetrator.
What is Clue(do)?
<player> was pricked to death, or tried to swim in lava, or was blown up by a creeper, or hit the ground too hard, or maybe even was squashed flat by a falling anvil.
What is Minecraft?
Don't call it a sequel; this HBO spin-off aired its first season in 2022 featuring Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, and Emma D'Arcy among others, but not Emilia Clarke, as her character would not be born for another 172 years.
What is House of the Dragon?
The third best-selling video game of all time, this Game Boy launch title was originally created in 1985 by Alexey Pajitnov, and was recently the basis of a thriller starring Matthew Vaughn.
What is Tetris?
You awaken to a cheery tune on the radio, and a robotic voice welcoming you to the "Aperture Science Computer-Aided Enrichment Center" ... whatever that is.
What is Portal?
Buy properties and build real estate to make money, but don't go bankrupt; and don't forget to collect your 200 dollars when you pass Go!
What is Monopoly?
YOU DIED. Dammit, and I don't remember when the last time was I saw BONFIRE LIT. How am I ever going to get my souls back now?
What is Dark Souls/Demon's Souls/Bloodborne?
Prior to his record-setting four Emmy wins on Game of Thrones this actor starred in 2003's The Station Agent, and appeared in films and shows including Elf, Underdog, Death at a Funeral, and Threshold.
Who is Peter Dinklage?
Released in 2001, this successor to the Game Boy, the third and final handheld in the Game Boy line of products, eventually sold 81 million units ... about half of its successor, the DS.
What is the Game Boy Advance?
The Heavy's "Short Change Hero" plays over an intro of the four playable Vault Hunters (Axton, Maya, Zer0, and Salvador) avoiding being assassinated by Handsome Jack ... but not before Marcus promises you "another story."
What is Borderlands 2?
Go to college for your career, get married, maybe have a couple kids, and if you spin well on the wheel, you might even make it to Millionaire's Lane!
What is The Game of LIFE?
"Snake? Answer me. Snake?! SNAAAAAAAKE!"
What is Metal Gear Solid?
Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams, and Isaac Hempstead-Wright play some of the characters in this sprawling group that rules from Winterfell which can be seen, by some measures at least, as having eventually won the titular "game."
What is House Stark?
Featuring two Gradius-style shooter levels, this Game Boy launch title, the only game in the franchise designed for the console, was the first game in the Mario franchise to feature Mario's famous antagonist, Wario.
What is Super Mario Land?
"Good morning, and welcome to the Black Mesa Transit System. This automated train is provided for the security and con..." yeah, yeah, whatever, I'm just watching to catch a glimpse of the G-Man.
What is Half Life?
"Try" to score points by passing laterally up the field and grounding the ball in the in-goal, or else drop kick for the win, but look out for tackles and scrums.
What is rugby/rugby union?
DAILY DOUBLE "The future of monsters depends on you! Don't lose hope! You cannot give up just yet... (NAME)! Stay determined." Thanks for the pep talk, Asgore.
What is Undertale?
This black, scaly character in Game of Thrones received his name from Daenerys after her husband's death, and would be the only one of his kind to survive the show, last seen carrying away Daenerys' lifeless body in his talons.
What is Drogon?
White in the original game when colors were not available, this famous pink Nintendo character debuted on the Game Boy in his Dream Land in 1992.
Who is Kirby?
A panoramic view of Truce Village preparing for the festivities of Millennial Fair, and the title character being woken by his mother ... but before all of that, the ticking of a clock sets the mood right on the title screen.
What is Chrono Trigger?
Shove your quoits down the board with your hand - no need for cues sticks here - and try to get them right into the tip of the triangle.
What is table shuffleboard?
"THE ZOMBIES ATE YOUR BRAINS!" Dammit, guess I didn't get enough Pea Shooters in place for this wave.
What is Plants vs Zombies?