The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : In which game do you play as a mustachioed plumber?
Possible answers:
- Crash Bandicoot
- Rayman
- Mario
- Sonic
Explanation: Mario first appeared in Donkey Kong (1981) under the name Jumpman.
Question 2 : What is the name of the hero in the Zelda series?
Possible answers:
- Epona
- Ganondorf
- Zelda
- Link
Explanation: Contrary to popular belief, the hero is named Link. Zelda is the princess.
Question 3 : Which company created the PlayStation?
Possible answers:
- Microsoft
- Sony
- SEGA
- Nintendo
Explanation: Sony launched the first PlayStation in 1994 in Japan.
Question 4 : Which game popularized the Battle Royale genre?
Possible answers:
- Call of Duty Warzone
- Apex Legends
- Fortnite
- PUBG
Explanation: PUBG (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds) released in 2017 launched the Battle Royale trend.
Question 5 : Which 1980 arcade game popularized the concept of ghosts chasing the hero?
Possible answers:
- Donkey Kong
- Pac-Man
- Galaga
- Frogger
Explanation: Pac-Man, created by Toru Iwatani and released by Namco in 1980, has the ghosts Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde chasing the player through a maze. The game sold more than 400,000 cabinets and shaped 1980s pop culture.
Question 6 : In Minecraft, which ore is the rarest?
Possible answers:
- Or
- Diamant
- Charbon
- Fer
Explanation: Diamond was the rarest until netherite was added in 2020, which is even rarer.
Question 7 : What was Nintendo's first console?
Possible answers:
- NES
- Game Boy
- Super Nintendo
- Nintendo 64
Explanation: The NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) was released in 1983 in Japan under the name Famicom.
Question 8 : Which game takes place in the fictional city of Los Santos?
Possible answers:
- Sleeping Dogs
- Watch Dogs
- GTA V
- Saints Row
Explanation: Los Santos is the main city in GTA V, inspired by Los Angeles.
Question 9 : How many Pokémon existed in the first generation?
Possible answers:
- 100
- 151
- 175
- 200
Explanation: The first generation (Red/Blue) had 151 Pokémon, from Bulbasaur to Mew.
Question 10 : Which studio developed Fortnite?
Possible answers:
- Epic Games
- Ubisoft
- Activision
- EA Games
Explanation: Epic Games launched Fortnite Battle Royale in 2017, becoming a global phenomenon.
