NINTENDO-MINATED
The dinosaur companion in many Super Mario games, known for his green color and long tongue.
Yoshi
The fictional state featured in multiple Grand Theft Auto games, known for its diverse landscapes and criminal activity.
San Andreas
In the Animal Crossing series, this nocturnal owl is the curator of the local museum.
Blathers
This iconic sound effect from Pac-Man is a simple "waka-waka" as Pac-Man moves and eats dots.
eating sound
The full name of the protagonist from the Uncharted series, a charismatic treasure hunter.
Nathan Drake
This game released in 1996 for the Nintendo 64 helped popularize 3D platforming.
Super Mario 64
In the Animal Crossing series, this nocturnal owl is the curator of the local museum.
Blathers
The name of the large, circular structure in Minecraft where players can access different biomes and dimensions.
End Portal
The main theme song for the original Super Mario Bros. game, instantly recognizable worldwide.
"Ground Theme" or "Overworld Theme"
This character from the Overwatch video game is a British pilot known for her catchphrase "Cheers, love! The cavalry's here!"
Tracer
The name of the main antagonist of the Legend of Zelda series, often taking the form of a large pig-like creature.
Ganon (or Ganondorf)
In the Portal games, this handheld device creates linked openings through walls and surfaces.
Portal Gun (or Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device)
This fictional city is where the first two Grand Theft Auto games and GTA IV are set, inspired by New York City.
Liberty City
This type of sound synthesis, popular in 8-bit games, involves creating complex sounds using simple waveforms.
chiptune (or FM synthesis)
The name of the silent, crowbar-wielding theoretical physicist protagonist of the Half-Life series.
Gordon Freeman
This Nintendo console featured motion controls and was released in 2006.
Wii
This device is used in the Fallout series to manage inventory, check maps, and view character stats.
Pip-Boy
This city in the BioShock series is an underwater art deco utopia that has fallen into disrepair.
Rapture
This Japanese composer is famous for creating the music for many Final Fantasy games.
Nobuo Uematsu
This character is the masked, yellow ninja in the Mortal Kombat series who seeks vengeance for his family and clan.
Scorpion
The protagonist of the Metroid series is this female bounty hunter in an armored suit.
Samus Aran
The name of the artificial intelligence that guides the player in the early parts of Halo: Combat Evolved.
Cortana
The name of the continent where the action in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt primarily takes place.
The Continent
This is the official term for the high-pitched, ringing sound heard when Sonic the Hedgehog collects golden rings.
ring sound effect
This cybernetic ninja is a recurring character in the Metal Gear Solid series, known for his unique dialogue and sword skills.
Gray Fox (or Frank Jaegar)