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1. What line might you have seen on a Nintendo Entertainment System in the late eighties?

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The other lines are from the TV show "Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?"; the video game Sonic the Hedgehog, which would be played on a Sega Game Gear, not an N.E.S.; and the computer game Oregon Trail.

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Test Your Video Games Knowledge - Quiz

Video games are one of the most overlooked forms of media in the world. They are versatile to no end, given some can be fun and great for... see morepassing the time while others boast stories akin to some of the best movies and books you’ll ever read. In this quiz, we’re going to find out just how much you know about video games. Think you can take control of the joystick and set the high score? Let’s find out!
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2. In the popular game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, what statistic are players likely to brag about?

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In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, players are likely to brag about their kill-to-death ratio. This statistic represents the number of kills a player has compared to the number of times they have been killed. A high kill-to-death ratio indicates that a player is skilled and successful in eliminating opponents while minimizing their own deaths. Therefore, players often take pride in having a high kill-to-death ratio and use it as a measure of their proficiency in the game.

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3. On the Xbox 360 controller, which of the following won’t you find?

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The red O is on the Playstation 3 controller.

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4. In his New Yorker piece on video games, Nicholson Baker plays several games, including Bayonetta, which stars a kickboxing woman dressed in what?

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"She wears hip eyeglasses and looks like Tina Fey. When she goes wild with a kick combination, her hair suddenly swooshes out and forms itself into a swirling lethal force that helps her defeat her enemy."

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5. A character in the computer and iPhone game Plants vs. Zombies had to be changed because it too closely resembled whom?

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His estate complained about the resemblance of the zombie, which, like Jackson, was wearing a red jacket and short, tight pants.

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6. In the popular series Halo, what does the title refer to?

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The correct answer is "Circular megastructures with their own ecosystems." In the popular series Halo, the title refers to these circular megastructures which are known as Halo rings. These rings are massive structures created by an ancient alien race, and they are inhabited by various species and have their own unique ecosystems. The Halo rings play a significant role in the storyline of the game series, making this the correct answer.

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7. Which gaming console started making a profit on each device only this summer, after four years on the market?

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Sony's PlayStation 3 started making a profit on each device only this summer, after four years on the market. This means that for the first four years, the PlayStation 3 was not generating enough revenue to cover its production and manufacturing costs. However, this changed recently, indicating that the console has become more successful and profitable.

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8. Which actor does the voice for Premier Anatoly Cherdenko in the 2008 game Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3, which also features Jenny McCarthy as Special Agent Tanya?

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Tim Curry is the correct answer because he is the actor who provided the voice for Premier Anatoly Cherdenko in the 2008 game Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. The question also mentions that Jenny McCarthy voices Special Agent Tanya in the same game, but this information is not relevant to the correct answer.

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9. Which of the following is not a line from a video game:

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The other lines are from Halo 3, Resident Evil, and Duke Nukem 3D, respectively.

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10. Who said, "I recently learned something quite interesting about video games. Many young people have developed incredible hand, eye, and brain coordination in playing these games. The Air Force believes these kids will be our outstanding pilots should they fly our jets."

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The given statement suggests that video games can improve hand, eye, and brain coordination, and the Air Force believes that young people who excel in these games could potentially become exceptional pilots. The statement is attributed to Ronald Reagan.

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11. In Halo 3, which of the following is not a medal you can win?

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The correct answer is "Killerific" because it is not a medal that can be won in Halo 3. The other options - Killtastrophe, Killimanjaro, Killtacular, and Killionaire - are all medals that players can earn in the game. "Killerific" is not a recognized medal in the Halo 3 game.

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12. Who said it: “Video games are a waste of time for men with nothing else to do.”

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He made the comment in an interview with Salon in 2001.

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13. Which of these musical groups has a version of the game Rock Band dedicated entirely to its music? (Check all that apply.)

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The Beatles and Green Day are the correct answers because both of these musical groups have a version of the game Rock Band dedicated entirely to their music. The Rolling Stones, The Grateful Dead, and Metallica do not have a version of Rock Band dedicated to their music.

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What line might you have seen on a Nintendo Entertainment System in...
In the popular game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, what ...
On the Xbox 360 controller, which of the following won’t you find?
In his New Yorker piece on video games, Nicholson Baker plays several...
A character in the computer and iPhone game Plants vs. ...
In the popular series Halo, what does the title refer to?
Which gaming console started making a profit on each device ...
Which actor does the voice ...
Which of the following is not a line from a video game:
Who said, "I recently learned something quite interesting about video...
In Halo 3, which of the following is not a medal you can win?
Who said it: “Video games are a waste of time for men with ...
Which of these musical groups has a version of the game Rock ...
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