Achievement Hunters
This classic WWII FPS has a 0G achievement called "Go Get Some Sun." It's awarded when the player reaches the game's maximum prestige.
What is Call of Duty: World At War?
"Serious Maritime Mishap in Atlantic: Royal Family Shocked as Macy's Department Store on the hunt for new leadership."
What is the Sinking of the Titanic?
This is the common bond between:
-A time when leaves change colors.
-The natural reaction to something that rises.
What is fall?
When this company posted the message that, "Women belong in the kitchen," what they intended as an uplifting statement quickly devolved into one of the greatest PR nightmares of all time."
What is Burger King?
This describes heavy rain to an almost absurd degree.
What is "It's Raining Cats and Dogs?"
In the eighth edition of this one-of-a-kind party game, a 50G achievement called "Poll Mine: Vs the World" can be earned if you play against an audience of 1,000 or more.
What is Jackbox Party Pack 8?
Neil, Ohio native aged 38, takes a small step on national TV; Soviet Union reacts by defunding its Space Agency.
What is the Apollo 11 Moon Landing?
This is the common bond between:
- The lead of a Pixar movie about what's inside our heads.
- The second half to a candy bar made of milk chocolate, almonds, and coconut.
What is joy?
This nationwide convenience store chain, known for its cheap slushies and often less-than-stellar accommodations, once made the self-deprecating joke: "If We Can't Have Fresh Air, At Least We Can Have Fresh Muffins." Patrons, unfortunately, were less than amused."
What is 7/11?
This is typically exclaimed when you nearly achieve your goal before just falling short.
What is "Close, but no Cigar?"
This game, based on a classic game show where participants answer questions according to surveys, has a 20G achievement called "Family Fireworks," which is received if you play the game on the Fourth of July.
What is Family Feud?
US President has mind opened to Marxist ideals during idyllic drive, is promptly removed from office as a result.
What is the assassination of JFK?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
This is the common bond between:
-The man who shot Abraham Lincoln.
-A fictional order explored by over 30 games.
-Another way to describe the "flank" role.
What is assassin?
In the wake of the Boston Marathon Bombings this multinational fast-food chain reminded everyone of its signs by pointing to the messages below them, showcasing phrases like "Boston Strong" and "God Protect the USA" with its logo conspicuously just in frame.
What is McDonald's?
When someone has a lot to say but is deliberately deciding to condense it for brevity's sake.
What is "to Make a Long Story Short?"
This groundbreaking satirical video game, set in an unassuming, mundane office, features a 100G achievement titled "Super Go Outside," which can be earned by not opening the game for ten years.
What is The Stanley Parable?
What is the 2008 Global Financial Crisis?
This is the common bond between:
-The British technology company, Dyson.
-When powerful leaders are removed and there is no clear candidate to fill their place.
-A method of sealing that can save space and maintain freshness.
What is vacuum?
During the fierce 16-bit console wars, this system aggressively marketed itself as the edgier, more 'hardcore' alternative to Nintendo's family-friendly SNES. Its infamous advertising campaign, however, once proudly boasted a slogan that had executives realizing too late they might be facing more trouble than just rival companies: "The more you play with it, the harder it gets."
What is the Sega Genesis?
This is what is pointed out when, even in an overwhelmingly negative situation some good -- or rather, what the speaker believes to be good -- is found.
What is "Silver Lining?"
An early installment into one of the lesser known of the numerous game series based on Tom Clancy's original works, this title features a 40G achievement, "World Champion," that requires the player to be ranked number one globally.
What is Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter?
Bizarre home television game featuring two sliding bars and a moving dot is released; takes households by storm.
What is the Pong?
This is the common bond between:
-An entertaining kind of war
-An explosive death
-A good omen
What is star?
This is the rebel of Sodas, and outsider that wants to make that clear -- so much so that the company behind it proudly declared "it's not for women." Because the taste isn't big soda, it's bold, proud, and unique, and now it's only 10 calories!
What is Dr. Pepper?
This is what a person might be called out for if they are indirectly going about a conversation or avoiding a certain topic.
What is "Beating Around the Bush?"