History of Gaming
Who invented an AI-informed chess game in the 1940s?
Alan Turing
In this game, players control a character named Mario as he journeys through the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue Princess Peach from the antagonist Bowser.
Super Mario Bros.
What was the first major handheld console with interchangeable cartridges?
Gameboy
In which game series does the character Nathan Drake embark on adventures as a treasure hunter and explorer?
Uncharted
This genre of video games involves players controlling a character or avatar to navigate through a virtual world and complete objectives.
Adventure
Question: In what year was the first commercial arcade game, Computer Space, launched?
1971
This sandbox video game, first released in 2011, allows players to build and explore virtual worlds made up of blocks.
Minecraft
Name the gaming console introduced by Sony in 1994, which outsold the Sega Saturn.
PlayStation
Name the character from the game franchise The Legend of Zelda, known for his iconic green tunic and sword.
Link
What genre of games emphasizes real-time combat where players control characters to defeat enemies and complete missions?
Action
Question: Who introduced the world's first commercial console, the Magnavox Odyssey?
Ralph H. Baer
What is the name of the game series featuring the adventures of a young hero named Link, who often battles the evil Ganon to rescue Princess Zelda?
The Legend of Zelda
This gaming console, released by Microsoft in 2001, marked the company's entry into the gaming market.
Xbox
This iconic character from the Pokémon series is an electric-type Pokémon with the ability to evolve into Raichu.
Pikachu
Name the genre of games where players compete against each other in virtual sports matches, such as soccer or basketball.
Sports
What event in 1983 caused a crash in the North American video game industry?
Video game crash of 1983
This popular game franchise, created by Epic Games, features a battle royale mode where up to 100 players fight to be the last one standing
Fortnite
What is the name of Nintendo's popular handheld gaming console released in 1989?
Gameboy
In what game series does the character Lara Croft, an archaeologist, explore ancient ruins and solve puzzles?
Tomb Raider
This genre of games involves players solving puzzles and completing challenges to progress through the game's storyline.
Puzzle
Which game is often considered the first popular 3D game, revolutionizing the gaming industry?
Doom
Name the game where players control a character named Master Chief, a supersoldier battling aliens known as the Covenant.
Halo
Which gaming console, released in 2005, introduced motion-sensing controllers and sold over 100 million units worldwide?
Nintendo Wii
Name the main antagonist in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, known for his red and black color scheme and his rivalry with Sonic.
Dr. Eggman
What is the name of the genre of games that simulate real-world activities, such as driving, flying, or managing businesses?
Simulation