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1.

What game did the character Marth debut in?
- A.
  
  Fire Emblem: Monsho no Nazo
- B.
  
  Super Smash Bros. Melee
- C.
  
  Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryu to Hikari no Tsurugi
- D.
  
  Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Correct Answer
C. Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryu to Hikari no Tsurugi

Explanation
Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryu to Hikari no Tsurugi was the first Fire Emblem game, in which Marth is the main character. Shadow Dragon is a remake of the game for the Nintendo DS. Monsho no Nazo is the sequel to Ankoku Ryu to Hikari no Tsurugi. Marth first appeared to American and European audiences as a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

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Who is the main character of the video game "The Mystery of Murasame Castle", also known as "Nazo no Murasame Jo"?
- A.
  
  Lord Aosame
- B.
  
  Takamaru
- C.
  
  Murasame
- D.
  
  Ayame
Correct Answer
B. Takamaru

Explanation
Takamaru is the main protagonist you control throughout the game. Lord Aosame is one of the antagonists. Murasame is the name of the evil demon that serves as the main antagonist. Lady Ayame is Takamaru's love interest, but only in Samurai Warriors 3's Murasame Castle mode, which retells the original NES game using Samurai Warriors 3's game engine.

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Creatures, Inc. is one of the co-creators of Pokemon. What other popular Nintendo franchise does the company also make?
- A.
  
  Mother (EarthBound)
- B.
  
  F-Zero
- C.
  
  Golden Sun
- D.
  
  Final Fantasy
Correct Answer
A. Mother (EarthBound)

Explanation
Mother is also made by Creatures, Inc alongside Shigesato Itoi. F-Zero is made by just Nintendo, Golden Sun is developed by Camelot and Final Fantasy is developed by Square Enix.

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What is the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) known as in Japan?

Correct Answer
Famicom Disk System
Famicom
FDS

Explanation
"Famicom" stands for Family Computer, so basically the NES was called the "Family Computer Disk System".

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5.

Which Zelda game did Master Sword first appear in?
- A.
  
  Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- B.
  
  Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
- C.
  
  Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
- D.
  
  Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Correct Answer
D. Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

Explanation
Yes, Link to the Past was the first appearance of the Master Sword. Ocarina of Time was the second, The Wind Waker was the third and Twilight Princess the most recent.

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What is the Japanese title of "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past"?

Correct Answer
The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods
Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods

Explanation
"Triforce of the Gods" was the original title, but Nintendo deemed the title too religious for American audiences, so it was changed to "A Link to the Past".

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7.

Luigi is older than Mario.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Yes, Luigi is the (slightly) younger brother.

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What is the other name for the Mother series main theme "Eight Melodies"?
- A.
  
  Because I Love You
- B.
  
  Smiles and Tears
- C.
  
  Magicant
- D.
  
  Love Theme
Correct Answer
B. Smiles and Tears

Explanation
Smiles and Tears is the English name for Eight Melodies, used in EarthBound. Because I Love You is the official name for the theme used in the city of Fourside in EarthBound. Love Theme is the main theme of Mother 3 and samples parts of Eight Melodies.

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Which of these two Metroid games does Ridley NOT appear in?
- A.
  
  Metroid II: Return of Samus
- B.
  
  Metroid: Other M
- C.
  
  Super Metroid
- D.
  
  Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Correct Answer(s)
A. Metroid II: Return of Samus
D. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

Explanation
Ridley does not appear in Metroid II. He also does not appear in Metroid Prime 2, even though he appears in Metroid Prime 1 and Prime 3: Corruption. He is fought twice in Super Metroid and in Metroid: Other M.

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There are three Pokemon Stadium games for the Nintendo 64.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
All American and European gamers got only two Pokemon Stadium games, titled Pokemon Stadium and Pokemon Stadium 2 respectively. However, there had already been a Pokemon Stadium game released in Japan that only had 42 Pokemon for use in battles. This game never made it outside Japan; Pokemon Stadium in America is called Pokemon Stadium 2 in Japan and Pokemon Stadium 2 in America is called Pokemon Stadium Gold and Silver in Japan.

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Sin and Punishment is a game developed by Treasure for the Nintendo 64, released in 2000 only in Japan. What game did the main protagonist make an appearance in internationally?
- A.
  
  Sin and Punishment
- B.
  
  Sin and Punishment: Star Successor
- C.
  
  Super Smash Bros. Brawl
- D.
  
  Elite Beat Agents
Correct Answer
C. Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Explanation
Saki Amamiya, the main protagonist of Sin and Punishment, makes an appearance as an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. His son is the main character of the internationally released Sin and Punishment sequel, Star Successor.

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12.

What game is Dr. Mario partially based on?

Correct Answer
Tetris

Explanation
Tetris' game object is tweaked a little to fit with the whole Megavitamin concept.

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How many Mario franchise characters have appeared in the Super Smash Bros up to date?
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  7
- C.
  
  9
- D.
  
  11
Correct Answer
C. 9

Explanation
These characters include Mario, Donkey Kong, Yoshi, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Dr. Mario, Diddy Kong and Wario.

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14.

Which Kirby game does Meta Knight debut in?

Correct Answer
Kirby's Adventure

Explanation
Meta Knight debuts in the game Kirby's Adventure.

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What other Nintendo character does Kirby resemble when he receives the Sword ability?
- A.
  
  Marth
- B.
  
  Roy
- C.
  
  Link
- D.
  
  Mario
Correct Answer
C. Link

Explanation
Kirby's appearance with the Sword powerup gives him a green hat and sword just like Link's hat and Master Sword.

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Trivia: The Ultimate Nintendo Quiz

What game did the character Marth debut in?

Who is the main character of the video game "The Mystery of Murasame Castle", also known as "Nazo no Murasame Jo"?

Creatures, Inc. is one of the co-creators of Pokemon. What other popular Nintendo franchise does the company also make?

What is the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) known as in Japan?

Which Zelda game did Master Sword first appear in?

What is the Japanese title of "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past"?

Luigi is older than Mario.

What is the other name for the Mother series main theme "Eight Melodies"?

Which of these two Metroid games does Ridley NOT appear in?

There are three Pokemon Stadium games for the Nintendo 64.

Sin and Punishment is a game developed by Treasure for the Nintendo 64, released in 2000 only in Japan. What game did the main protagonist make an appearance in internationally?

What game is Dr. Mario partially based on?

How many Mario franchise characters have appeared in the Super Smash Bros up to date?

Which Kirby game does Meta Knight debut in?

What other Nintendo character does Kirby resemble when he receives the Sword ability?