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Video Game Classics

The moustached plumber born in Donkey Kong in 1981 under the name Jumpman, the ghosts Blinky and Pinky from the 1980 arcade cabinet sold in over 400,000 units, the Zelda series, Los Santos, the rarest ore in Minecraft, the first generation of Pokémon. 10 questions on the games that shaped pop culture.

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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:

  • Gold
  • Diamond
  • Coal
  • Iron

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.

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