Do You Know About General Video Gaming?

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  • 1. 

    Released on April Fool's Day 2014, a game by Coffee Stain Studios allows the player to "simulate" being what animal?

    • A.

      Duck

    • B.

      Goat

    • C.

      Bear

    • D.

      Mouse

    Correct Answer
    B. Goat
    Explanation
    Coffee Stain Studios released a game on April Fool's Day 2014 that allows players to "simulate" being a goat. This game, titled Goat Simulator, gained popularity for its humorous and unconventional gameplay, where players control a goat and can freely roam and cause chaos in an open-world environment. The game's absurdity and comedic elements have made it a cult hit among gamers.

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  • 2. 

    What 2014 video game allows the user to control the titular mechs in first person?

    • A.

      Juggerfaull

    • B.

      RoboFall

    • C.

      Titanfall

    • D.

      Zillafall

    Correct Answer
    C. Titanfall
    Explanation
    Titanfall is a 2014 video game that allows the user to control mechs in a first-person perspective. The game's title, "Titanfall," suggests that it involves controlling titans or mechs. This aligns with the given question, which asks for a video game that allows the user to control mechs. Therefore, Titanfall is the correct answer.

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  • 3. 

    Released for the PlayStation Network in 2014, what puzzle game is named for the hat worn by its protagonist?

    • A.

      Fez

    • B.

      Trilby

    • C.

      Fedora

    • D.

      Stovepipe

    Correct Answer
    A. Fez
    Explanation
    Fez is a puzzle game released for the PlayStation Network in 2014. The game is named after the hat worn by its protagonist.

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  • 4. 

    Which one of these robots was not an original creation of Dr. Light?

    • A.

      Guts Man

    • B.

      Fire Man

    • C.

      Metal Man

    • D.

      Bomb Man

    Correct Answer
    C. Metal Man
    Explanation
    Metal Man was not an original creation of Dr. Light. This can be inferred from the question which asks for a robot that was not an original creation of Dr. Light. Since the other three options (Guts Man, Fire Man, and Bomb Man) are not mentioned as being created by anyone else, it can be assumed that they were created by Dr. Light. Therefore, Metal Man is the correct answer as the only robot that was not an original creation of Dr. Light.

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  • 5. 

    In what arcade game can you skip ahead by jumping the character behind a wall?

    • A.

      Robotron

    • B.

      Crystal Castle

    • C.

      Ms. Pac-Man

    • D.

      Q-Bert

    Correct Answer
    B. Crystal Castle
    Explanation
    In Crystal Castle, players can skip ahead by jumping the character behind a wall. This mechanic allows players to strategically bypass certain levels or obstacles in the game.

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  • 6. 

    Nintendo USA is located in which city?

    • A.

      Washington, DC

    • B.

      Seattle, Washington

    • C.

      Redmond, Washington

    • D.

      Portland, Oregon

    Correct Answer
    C. Redmond, Washington
    Explanation
    Nintendo USA is located in Redmond, Washington. This can be inferred from the fact that Redmond is home to Nintendo of America, the American subsidiary of the Japanese video game company Nintendo. The headquarters of Nintendo of America is situated in Redmond, making it the correct answer to the question.

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  • 7. 

    In computer graphics, what does "TLMMI" stand for?

    • A.

      Triple-Light Mega Management Input

    • B.

      Trees Lightning Missile Mice Ice

    • C.

      Total Left Memory MisInformation

    • D.

      Tri-Linear Mip-Map Interpolation

    Correct Answer
    D. Tri-Linear Mip-Map Interpolation
    Explanation
    Tri-Linear Mip-Map Interpolation refers to a technique used in computer graphics to improve the quality and performance of texture mapping. Mip-mapping involves creating multiple scaled versions of a texture and selecting the appropriate version based on the distance from the viewer. Tri-linear interpolation is then used to smoothly blend between the two closest versions of the texture, resulting in a more realistic and visually appealing rendering.

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  • 8. 

    Who created the games "Xenon 2", "Magic Pockets" and "Gods"?

    • A.

      Bitmap Brothers

    • B.

      Bullfrog

    • C.

      Pixel Dudes

    • D.

      Electronic Arts

    Correct Answer
    A. Bitmap Brothers
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Bitmap Brothers. Bitmap Brothers is a renowned game development company that created the games "Xenon 2", "Magic Pockets", and "Gods". They are known for their innovative and visually stunning games, which became popular in the 1990s.

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  • 9. 

    According to the 100th issue of "Nintendo Power", the worst game of all time was?

    • A.

      Michael Jordan In The Windy City

    • B.

      Shaq-Fu

    • C.

      Pit Fighter

    • D.

      Bebe's Kids

    Correct Answer
    D. Bebe's Kids
    Explanation
    According to the 100th issue of "Nintendo Power", the worst game of all time was Bebe's Kids.

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  • 10. 

    What did the Nintendo Company originally manufacture?

    • A.

      Playing Cards

    • B.

      Engines

    • C.

      Radios

    • D.

      Toys

    Correct Answer
    A. Playing Cards
    Explanation
    The Nintendo Company originally manufactured playing cards. This means that when the company was first established, their primary product was a deck of cards. This information suggests that the company's focus and expertise initially lied in the production of card games, before they eventually expanded into other industries such as video games and consoles.

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  • 11. 

    Who played the live-action Mario in the TV show "Super Mario Bros. Super Show!"?

    • A.

      Telly Savalas

    • B.

      Captain Lou Albano

    • C.

      Danny Wells

    • D.

      Sean Penn

    Correct Answer
    B. Captain Lou Albano
    Explanation
    Captain Lou Albano played the live-action Mario in the TV show "Super Mario Bros. Super Show!". This show was a popular children's program that aired in the late 1980s. Albano, a professional wrestler, brought his larger-than-life personality to the role of Mario, entertaining audiences with his comedic timing and physicality. His portrayal of the beloved video game character helped to popularize the franchise and solidify Mario's place in pop culture.

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  • 12. 

    What pop band guest-starred in an episode of "The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3"?

    • A.

      Jackson 5

    • B.

      Hanson

    • C.

      Spice Girls

    • D.

      Milli Vanilli

    Correct Answer
    D. Milli Vanilli
    Explanation
    Milli Vanilli is the correct answer because they guest-starred in an episode of "The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3." Milli Vanilli was a popular pop band in the late 1980s and early 1990s known for their catchy songs and controversial lip-syncing scandal. They made an appearance in the animated television series, "The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3," which was based on the popular video game franchise.

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  • 13. 

    Which of these is not a LucasArts Adventure?

    • A.

      Grim Fandango

    • B.

      Sam & Max Hit the Road

    • C.

      Baldur's Gate

    • D.

      Maniac Mansion

    Correct Answer
    C. Baldur's Gate
    Explanation
    Baldur's Gate is not a LucasArts Adventure. LucasArts is a well-known video game company that developed and published several popular adventure games, such as Grim Fandango, Sam & Max Hit the Road, and Maniac Mansion. However, Baldur's Gate was developed by BioWare and published by Interplay Entertainment, not LucasArts. It is a role-playing game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, rather than a point-and-click adventure game like the others listed.

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  • 14. 

    Philip Rosedale, CEO of Linden Lab which developed "Second Life", once led the makers of?

    • A.

      RealPlayer

    • B.

      Windows Media Player

    • C.

      ITunes

    • D.

      QuickTime Player

    Correct Answer
    A. RealPlayer
    Explanation
    Philip Rosedale, CEO of Linden Lab, the company behind "Second Life," was not involved in the development of Windows Media Player, iTunes, or QuickTime Player. However, he did lead the makers of RealPlayer, which was a popular media player software in the early 2000s. RealPlayer was known for its ability to stream and download online videos, as well as play various media formats.

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  • 15. 

    According to the feature film and other non-gaming sources, what is the Mario Brothers character "Mario's" full name?

    • A.

      Mario Rigetti

    • B.

      Mario Patrone

    • C.

      Mario Mario

    • D.

      Mario Ceasar

    Correct Answer
    C. Mario Mario
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Mario Mario. In the feature film and other non-gaming sources, the Mario Brothers character "Mario" is referred to as Mario Mario. This is a humorous take on his name, suggesting that his full name is Mario Mario.

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