The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which Italian plumber is Nintendo's mascot?
Possible answers:
- Mario
- Luigi
- Toad
- Wario
Explanation: Mario, created by Shigeru Miyamoto, first appeared in Donkey Kong in 1981. He became Nintendo's official mascot and one of the most iconic video game characters ever.
Question 2 : Which block-building game was created by Mojang?
Possible answers:
- Minecraft
- Lego Worlds
- Roblox
- Terraria
Explanation: Minecraft, created by Markus Persson (Notch) in 2011, is the best-selling video game of all time with over 300 million copies.
Question 3 : Which Sony console was launched in 2020?
Possible answers:
- PlayStation Vita
- PlayStation VR
- PlayStation 4 Pro
- PlayStation 5
Explanation: The PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, with a distinctive white design and an ultra-fast SSD reducing loading times.
Question 4 : Which free Battle Royale game was developed by Epic Games?
Possible answers:
- PUBG
- Call of Duty Warzone
- Apex Legends
- Fortnite
Explanation: Fortnite Battle Royale, launched in 2017, became a cultural phenomenon with over 350 million players and collaborations with Marvel, Star Wars, etc.
Question 5 : Which video game hero wields the Master Sword and saves Princess Zelda?
Possible answers:
- Zelda
- Ganondorf
- Link
- Sheik
Explanation: Link is the hero of The Legend of Zelda series. Despite the title, it is Link (not Zelda) that the player controls to save the kingdom of Hyrule.
Question 6 : Which football game is developed by EA Sports every year?
Possible answers:
- EA Sports FC / FIFA
- PES / eFootball
- Rocket League
- Football Manager
Explanation: FIFA (renamed EA Sports FC in 2023 after ending the FIFA partnership) is the best-selling football game series worldwide, with official licenses from many clubs and leagues.
Question 7 : Which multiplayer shooter game pits Terrorists against Counter-Terrorists?
Possible answers:
- Valorant
- Counter-Strike
- Rainbow Six
- Call of Duty
Explanation: Counter-Strike (CS:GO then CS2) is one of the most popular esports games in the world, with major competitions for over 20 years.
Question 8 : Which Nintendo racing game features Mario and his friends?
Possible answers:
- Mario Tennis
- Mario Party
- Mario Kart
- Super Mario Bros
Explanation: Mario Kart is one of Nintendo's best-selling franchises, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe exceeding 60 million copies on Switch.
Question 9 : Which CD Projekt RPG features the witcher Geralt of Rivia?
Possible answers:
- The Witcher
- Skyrim
- Dragon Age
- Dark Souls
Explanation: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015) is considered one of the best RPGs of all time, inspiring the Netflix series with Henry Cavill.
Question 10 : Which yellow electric creature is the mascot of Pokémon?
Possible answers:
- Raichu
- Pikachu
- Jolteon
- Pichu
Explanation: Pikachu has been the mascot of the Pokémon franchise since 1996. This Electric-type Pokémon is Ash's partner in the anime.
