The Ultimate Video Game Trivia Quiz

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    Mario is known for his platforming games, but what video game did he originally appear in?

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Are you an avid gamer? Think you know all about games? Do you know which game was developed by Atari? Take the quiz and find out how much you really know about the history, franchises, consoles, and games. Share the quiz with peers to see who knows more.

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  • 2. 

    The Playstation was created after a botched deal between Sony and what other company?

    Explanation
    Nintendo wanted a CD based game console and asked Sony to help develop it. However, the deal never went through and Sony struck out on its own.

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    What was the first game to feature taking pictures with a camera as a major game play devise?

    Explanation
    A lot of games released well before Pokemon Snap feature picture taking as an extra, or a minor part of the game, but the question was specifically stating as a major game play devise. And while Zero (aka Fatal Frame or Project Zero) is the more famous franchise using a camera, Pokemon Snap still predates it.

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  • 4. 

    The 32X was an add-on to what game console?

    Explanation
    The idea was to create a disk based system that would feature 32 bit processing. Problem was it had no games, and was released only a year before the Sega Saturn.

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  • 5. 

    What was the last game console developed by Atari?

    Explanation
    The last game console developed by Atari was the Atari Jaguar, also known as Jaguar.

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  • 6. 

    What animal is Bubsy?

    Explanation
    Bubsy is a bobcat.

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  • 7. 

    What game console features the slogan, "Live in your world, play in ours"?

    Explanation
    The correct answer is Playstation. The slogan "Live in your world, play in ours" is associated with the Playstation brand. Sony Playstation and Playstation 2 are also correct answers as they are specific models or versions of the Playstation game console.

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    What game console demanded gamers to "Do the Math"?

    Explanation
    The correct answer is Atari Jaguar. The Atari Jaguar was a game console that required gamers to "Do the Math." This suggests that the console had games or features that involved mathematical calculations or problem-solving. The Jaguar was released in the mid-1990s and was known for its 64-bit graphics and advanced hardware capabilities. It aimed to compete with other gaming consoles of the time, such as the Sega Genesis and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

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  • 9. 

    Mario and Zelda are well known Nintendo icons, but what other gaming system licensed games for these franchises?

    Explanation
    Yeah, Nintendo would really like to pretend these infamously bad games don't exist, but oh they do.

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  • 10. 

    BloodRayne is considered the unofficial sequel to what game?

    Explanation
    There has been some subtle references and connections to the Nocturne game, such as hints to one of Rayne's siblings being a good guy.

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  • 11. 

    Complete the following slogan, "_____ does what Nintendon't."

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Genesis." In this slogan, the word "does" implies that the subject is capable of performing certain actions, while "Nintendon't" suggests that Nintendo is unable to do the same. By completing the slogan with "Genesis," it implies that Genesis is able to do what Nintendo cannot, positioning Genesis as a superior alternative.

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  • 12. 

    Mystique was a developer netorious for creating what kinds of games?

    Explanation
    But the real surprise is that they were developed for the Atari 2600.

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  • 13. 

    The Phantom was a game console that never saw release, but none the less, show boated one major feature to potential buyers. What was it?

    • Featured some of the first wireless gaming peripherals

    • Operated without the use of cartrages, CD's or DVD's

    • 3D graphics

    • Would be the first game console to operate via motion control without the need of controllers

    Correct Answer
    A. Operated without the use of cartrages, CD's or DVD's
    Explanation
    While this game console did have wireless preipherals planned, the idea was far from original. The game console made a lot of mistakes in marketing, but also may have been too far ahead of its time. Ironically, games are moving more and more into the Phantom's original concept.

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  • 14. 

    Sanada Komatsu was a real female samurai, but what game does she appear in?

    Correct Answer
    Samurai Warriors
    Explanation
    Don't see her name? That's because she goes by her supposed childhood name Ina. She was a real person, and did defend a castle.

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    What franchise featured the first fan translated game?

    Correct Answer
    Metal Gear
    Explanation
    The game was entitled "Metal Gear: Snake's Revenge."

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  • 16. 

    The word Tetris is a combination of which two words?

    Correct Answer
    Tetra and Tennis
    Tennis and Tetra
    Tennis & Tetra
    Tetra & Tennis
    Explanation
    Tetra is the greek word for "four" referring to the fact every Tetris block contains four segments. And Tennis was game creator, Alexy Pajitnov's favorite sport.

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  • 17. 

    Zork was a game that used literary narratives instead of visuals and text commands instead of joy stick. What was the name of this genre?

    Correct Answer
    Interactive Fiction
    Explanation
    The genre of the game described in the question is called "Interactive Fiction". This genre is characterized by the use of literary narratives instead of visuals and text commands instead of a joystick or other traditional gaming controls. In Interactive Fiction games, players engage with the story and progress through the game by making choices and typing commands to interact with the virtual world. Zork is a well-known example of an Interactive Fiction game.

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  • 18. 

    What game console had the slogan, "Play it Loud"?

    Correct Answer
    Super Nintendo
    Explanation
    The slogan "Play it Loud" was associated with the Super Nintendo game console. This slogan was used to promote the console's advanced audio capabilities and encourage players to immerse themselves in the gaming experience with its high-quality sound.

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    What was the very first game to ever be pre-ordered prior to its release on console

    Correct Answer
    Pac Man
    Pac-Man
    Explanation
    Ported to the 2600.

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  • 20. 

    What is the current record holder as the best selling game?

    Correct Answer
    The Sims
    Explanation
    May have something to do with the fact that Myst did not have a bladder meter.

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  • 21. 

    How many buttons did the Jaguar controler feature NOT counting the D-Pad?

    Correct Answer
    19
    Explanation
    The Jaguar controller featured a total of 19 buttons excluding the D-Pad. This means that there were 19 individual buttons on the controller that could be used for various functions or inputs during gameplay.

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  • 22. 

    Nintendo 3DS is a more recent example of marketing 3D technology in games, but what game console was the first to attempt this technology?

    Correct Answer
    Vectrex
    Explanation
    The Vectrex was the first game console to attempt 3D technology. It was released in 1982 and featured a built-in vector monitor that displayed games in a unique 3D-like format. The console used vector graphics, which gave the games a distinctive look and allowed for the illusion of depth. Despite its innovative technology, the Vectrex was not commercially successful and was eventually discontinued. Nonetheless, it paved the way for future advancements in 3D gaming technology.

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  • 23. 

    "Side Talking" is a derogatory reference to what game console?

    Correct Answer
    N-Gage
    Explanation
    The phrase was coined due to the fact that the N-Gage could be used as a cell phone.

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