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From Skyrim to Zelda Breath of the Wild, from GTA V to Elden Ring: the virtual worlds that push the boundaries.

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Question 1 : Which Rockstar Games open world game, released in 2013, sold over 200 million copies?

Possible answers:

  • Red Dead Redemption 2
  • GTA IV
  • GTA V
  • GTA San Andreas

Explanation: GTA V (Grand Theft Auto V) sold over 200 million copies, making it one of the best-selling games in history. Released in September 2013, it generated over one billion dollars in just three days.

Question 2 : Which development studio created The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, released in 2011?

Possible answers:

  • CD Projekt Red
  • Bethesda Game Studios
  • Obsidian Entertainment
  • BioWare

Explanation: Bethesda Game Studios, based in Maryland, developed Skyrim under the direction of Todd Howard. The game sold over 60 million copies and became iconic for its multiple re-releases on virtually every platform.

Question 3 : On which Nintendo console was The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild released as a launch title in 2017?

Possible answers:

  • Wii U
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Nintendo Wii
  • Nintendo 3DS

Explanation: Breath of the Wild was released on March 3, 2017, as a launch title for the Nintendo Switch (and also on Wii U). The game revolutionized open-world games with its total freedom of exploration and won numerous Game of the Year awards.

Question 4 : Which famous fantasy author collaborated with FromSoftware to create the world of Elden Ring?

Possible answers:

  • Brandon Sanderson
  • George R.R. Martin
  • J.K. Rowling
  • J.R.R. Tolkien

Explanation: George R.R. Martin, author of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" (Game of Thrones) saga, collaborated with Hidetaka Miyazaki to create Elden Ring's mythology. Released in February 2022, the game won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2022.

Question 5 : What is the name of the protagonist of Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar Games' open-world western (2018)?

Possible answers:

  • Arthur Morgan
  • Sadie Adler
  • Dutch van der Linde
  • John Marston

Explanation: The protagonist is Arthur Morgan, an outlaw member of the Dutch van der Linde gang. Released in October 2018, RDR2 is praised for its exceptional storytelling, living world, and breathtaking landscapes inspired by the American West.

Question 6 : Which open-world sandbox game, created by Markus "Notch" Persson, became the best-selling game in history with over 300 million copies?

Possible answers:

  • Minecraft
  • Terraria
  • Roblox
  • Fortnite

Explanation: Minecraft, created by Markus "Notch" Persson and officially released in 2011, is the best-selling game of all time. Acquired by Microsoft in 2014 for $2.5 billion, it generates an infinite procedural world that players can modify block by block.

Question 7 : What is the name of the protagonist of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt Red's open-world RPG?

Possible answers:

  • Ciri
  • Yennefer
  • Triss Merigold
  • Geralt of Rivia

Explanation: The protagonist is Geralt of Rivia, a white-haired witcher. The game, released in 2015, is adapted from the novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski and won over 250 Game of the Year awards.

Question 8 : In which ancient country is Assassin's Creed Origins (2017) set, the installment that transformed the series into an open-world RPG?

Possible answers:

  • Ancient Greece
  • The Roman Empire
  • Ancient Persia
  • Ancient Egypt

Explanation: Assassin's Creed Origins is set in ancient Egypt, during the era of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar. Released in 2017, this installment marked a turning point for Ubisoft's franchise by adopting an RPG system with levels and skills.

Question 9 : In Horizon Zero Dawn (2017), what type of creatures does the player face in a post-apocalyptic world?

Possible answers:

  • Dinosaurs
  • Aliens
  • Robotic machines
  • Mutants

Explanation: In Horizon Zero Dawn, developed by Guerrilla Games, the player controls Aloy and faces robotic machines resembling animals in a post-apocalyptic world where nature has reclaimed the land. The game was a PlayStation exclusive before coming to PC.

Question 10 : Which space exploration game, developed by Hello Games and released in 2016, became famous for its disappointing launch before transforming radically through free updates?

Possible answers:

  • No Man's Sky
  • Elite Dangerous
  • Starfield
  • Star Citizen

Explanation: No Man's Sky, developed by British indie studio Hello Games, was released in August 2016 to very negative reviews due to poor content compared to promises. Through years of major free updates, it became a unique example of redemption in the gaming industry.

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