The Gaming Universe

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.

Explanation: Minecraft, created by Markus Persson (Notch) in 2011, is the best-selling video game of all time with over 300 million copies.

Explanation: The PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, with a distinctive white design and an ultra-fast SSD reducing loading times.

Explanation: Fortnite Battle Royale, launched in 2017, became a cultural phenomenon with over 350 million players and collaborations with Marvel, Star Wars, etc.

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.

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.

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.

Explanation: Mario Kart is one of Nintendo's best-selling franchises, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe exceeding 60 million copies on Switch.

Explanation: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015) is considered one of the best RPGs of all time, inspiring the Netflix series with Henry Cavill.

Explanation: Pikachu has been the mascot of the Pokémon franchise since 1996. This Electric-type Pokémon is Ash's partner in the anime.