The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : What is the best-selling video game of all time (all platforms combined)?
Possible answers:
- Minecraft
- Tetris
- GTA V
- Wii Sports
Explanation: Minecraft holds the record with over 300 million copies sold, surpassing Tetris and GTA V. The Mojang game continues to sell massively since 2011.
Question 2 : How many hours did the longest Guinness-certified video game marathon last?
Possible answers:
- 72 hours
- 138 hours
- 200 hours
- 256 hours
Explanation: The longest gaming marathon record is over 138 hours (nearly 6 days)! These marathons are strictly regulated with mandatory breaks every hour.
Question 3 : Which video game console has sold the most units in history?
Possible answers:
- PlayStation 2
- PlayStation 4
- Nintendo DS
- Nintendo Wii
Explanation: PlayStation 2 remains the best-selling console with over 155 million units, ahead of Nintendo DS (154M) and Nintendo Switch (140M+).
Question 4 : What was the record auction price for a video game cartridge?
Possible answers:
- $100,000
- $500,000
- $1 million
- $2 million
Explanation: A sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. sold for $2 million in 2021. The sealed retro game market has exploded in recent years.
Question 5 : Which game holds the record for the largest prize pool in esports?
Possible answers:
- Fortnite
- Counter-Strike
- Dota 2
- League of Legends
Explanation: Dota 2's The International holds the records for the largest esports prize pools, with purses regularly exceeding $40 million thanks to crowdfunding.
Question 6 : How many years did Duke Nukem Forever take to develop, holding an infamous record?
Possible answers:
- 8 years
- 10 years
- 15 years
- 20 years
Explanation: Duke Nukem Forever took 15 years to release (1996-2011), becoming a symbol of endless development. The game changed graphics engines and teams multiple times.
Question 7 : In what year was the first commercial video game, "Computer Space", released?
Possible answers:
- 1971
- 1975
- 1980
- 1985
Explanation: Computer Space, created by Nolan Bushnell (future founder of Atari), was released in 1971. It's the first commercial arcade cabinet, even before Pong (1972).
Question 8 : Which video game character is the most recognized in the world, even surpassing Mickey Mouse according to some studies?
Possible answers:
- Sonic
- Mario
- Pac-Man
- Pikachu
Explanation: Mario is regularly ranked as the most recognized video game character in the world. A 1990 study showed that American children recognized Mario more than Mickey Mouse!
Question 9 : Which game set the record for the most concurrent online players (over 3 million)?
Possible answers:
- World of Warcraft
- Counter-Strike 2
- Fortnite
- PUBG
Explanation: PUBG reached a peak of over 3.2 million concurrent players on Steam in January 2018, a record for the platform at the time.
Question 10 : How old was the oldest Guinness-certified professional gamer in 2023?
Possible answers:
- 65 years old
- 75 years old
- 85 years old
- 90+ years old
Explanation: Mori Hamako, a Japanese grandmother born in 1930, became the oldest gaming YouTuber at over 90 years old! She mainly plays GTA V and shares her sessions with millions of fans.
