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Video Game Trivia Quiz: Test Your Gaming Knowledge

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Dive into a massive collection of video game trivia spanning decades of console wars, PC masterpieces, and arcade classics. This expansive quiz challenges experts and casual players alike with questions ranging from deep-cut indie lore to mainstream AAA blockbusters. Prepare to prove true mastery of gaming history, from retro 8-bit eras to the cutting edge of modern esports.

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  • What is the name of the decaying underwater city where the game 'BioShock' is primarily set?

  • What is the name of the green, four-legged, silently approaching hostile mob in 'Minecraft' that explodes when near the player?

  • The iconic phrase 'Finish Him!' is famously associated with which fighting game series?

  • During which historical conflict is the first 'Assassin's Creed' game, featuring Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, primarily set?

  • Which Japanese electronics company developed and manufactured the original PlayStation console?

  • 'Tetris' was created by Alexey Pajitnov in 1984 in which country, then known as the USSR?

  • Who is the primary recurring antagonist in 'The Legend of Zelda' series, often seeking to conquer the land of Hyrule?

  • What is the name of the first playable female character in the 'Street Fighter' series, debuting in 'Street Fighter II'?

  • Which Nintendo game series famously features green 'Warp Pipes' that characters can use for transportation between areas?

  • What type of animal is Epona, Link's trusted steed in 'The Legend of Zelda' series?

  • Who is Sonic the Hedgehog's primary arch-nemesis, known for his love of robots and round physique?

  • What is the name of the nefarious corporation behind the viral outbreaks and bio-engineered monsters in the 'Resident Evil' series?

  • What was Mega Man's original name when he was a lab assistant robot created by Dr. Light, before being converted into a fighting robot?

  • What is the iconic last name of the customizable player-controlled protagonist in the original 'Mass Effect' trilogy?

  • What is the name of the safe havens in the 'Dark Souls' series that serve as checkpoints, allow players to restore health and Estus Flasks, and level up?

  • Who is the creator of the popular life simulation game 'The Sims' and the city-building game 'SimCity'?

  • What type of fungal infection is responsible for the pandemic that devastates humanity in 'The Last of Us'?

  • In what year was the seminal arcade shooter 'Space Invaders', developed by Taito, first released?

  • Which company developed the iconic early arcade game 'Pong,' simulating table tennis?

  • Which British development studio, then known as Rareware, created the 'Donkey Kong Country' series for the Super Nintendo?

  • What is the name of the main protagonist in the 'God of War' series, known for his immense strength and Blades of Chaos?

  • Which Sony console, first released in Japan in 1994, was instrumental in establishing CD-ROMs as a primary format for video games during the fifth console generation?

  • What is the name of the gorilla scientist hero in the team-based shooter 'Overwatch'?

  • What common beverage-related item is used as the primary form of currency in the 'Fallout' game series?

  • What is the name of the main protagonist of the 'Kingdom Hearts' series, who wields the Keyblade?

  • Who is the creator and director of the 'Metal Gear' series of video games?

  • What company is the owner and operator of the widely used PC gaming digital distribution platform Steam?

  • What is the player character in 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim' known as, due to their ability to absorb dragon souls and use their power?

  • What is the main currency used in the 'Animal Crossing' game series for purchasing items and home upgrades?

  • What is the name of the silent theoretical physicist protagonist in the 'Half-Life' game series?

  • What was the first commercially successful home video game console, released by Atari and later known as the Atari 2600?

  • Which development studio created both the 'Uncharted' action-adventure series and 'The Last of Us' survival horror games?

  • What is the name of the main protagonist of 'Final Fantasy VII,' known for his spiky blond hair and oversized Buster Sword?

  • Which company developed the massively multiplayer online role-playing game 'World of Warcraft'?

  • The famous quote, 'It's dangerous to go alone! Take this.' originates from which classic Nintendo game series?

  • What is the callsign of the SAS recruit players primarily control during the events of 'Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare'?

  • What is the primary elemental type of the classic starter Pokémon Charmander?

  • What is the name of the orange ghost in the classic arcade game Pac-Man?

  • What is Lara Croft's primary profession in the 'Tomb Raider' series?

  • Who is the primary protagonist of the video game 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'?

  • What is the name of the primary AI antagonist in the 'Portal' game series, known for her sarcastic remarks and deadly test chambers?

  • What was the original Japanese name for the arcade game Pac-Man?

  • What is the common fan-given nickname for the space marine protagonist of the original 'Doom' video game series?

  • Which of the three 'Grand Theft Auto V' protagonists is a retired bank robber living under witness protection at the start of the game?

  • What is the name of the main playable protagonist in the critically acclaimed game 'Red Dead Redemption 2'?

  • What was Mario's original name when he first appeared in the arcade game 'Donkey Kong'?

  • Who is the original creator of the sandbox game Minecraft, also known by the nickname 'Notch'?

  • Which 'Street Fighter' character is most famously associated with the 'Hadoken' energy projectile attack?

  • What is the famous name given to the cheat code sequence: Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A?

  • In which Atari 2600 game did programmer Warren Robinett hide his name, creating what is considered the first video game Easter egg?

  • In the classic puzzle game 'Lemmings,' what must players guide a certain percentage of the titular creatures to reach in each level to succeed?

  • Which illness is famously and frequently cited as a cause of death for party members in the classic educational computer game 'The Oregon Trail'?

  • In the indie hit 'Stardew Valley,' the player inherits a dilapidated plot of land and is tasked with restoring it primarily through what activity?

  • What is the name of the formidable mountain that Madeline, the protagonist of the indie platformer 'Celeste,' aims to climb?

  • In 'Metal Gear Solid' for the PlayStation, where would a player typically find Meryl Silverburgh's Codec frequency, in a well-known fourth-wall-breaking moment?

  • What is the name of the son of Hades who serves as the protagonist in the roguelike action game 'Hades'?

  • Which short, hat-throwing villain in the Nintendo 64 game 'GoldenEye 007' multiplayer was notoriously difficult to hit due to his height?

  • In the social deduction game 'Among Us,' what is the primary goal of the Impostors in relation to the Crewmates?

  • What is the full name of the ESRB, the organization that assigns age and content ratings to video games sold in North America?

  • Which game development company created and publishes the massively popular MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) game 'League of Legends'?

  • What are the magical gems called in 'Genshin Impact' that bestow elemental abilities upon their chosen wielders by the Archons?

  • What is the codename used by the protagonist when operating as the leader of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts in 'Persona 5'?

  • What is the name of the special item that Pac-Man eats to gain the temporary ability to turn the tables and consume the ghosts?

  • What is the name of the main sprawling, dystopian metropolis where the action RPG 'Cyberpunk 2077' is primarily set?

  • What was the name of the original cooperative PvE (Player versus Environment) survival mode in 'Fortnite,' released before its famous Battle Royale mode?

  • What type of instrument-shaped peripheral controller is central to playing the 'Guitar Hero' series of music rhythm games?

  • Which sport in 'Wii Sports' was especially popular for its simple and satisfying motion controls that closely mimicked the real-life action of rolling a ball down a lane?

  • What is the common name for the groundbreaking game engine, developed by id Software, that powered the original 1993 'DOOM'?

  • Which speedy blue video game character debuted as a Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon in 1993, making him the first from the gaming world to do so?

  • What game, often abbreviated as PUBG, is widely considered a key popularizer of the Battle Royale genre in the late 2010s?

  • The distinct hand-drawn art style of the run-and-gun game 'Cuphead' emulates cartoons primarily from what decade?

  • What primary real-world activity is the core focus of simulation in the long-running 'Microsoft Flight Simulator' series?

  • What technology does 'Pokémon GO' primarily use to make Pokémon appear as if they are in the player's real-world environment, viewable through a smartphone?

  • Which famous fantasy author, known for 'A Song of Ice and Fire,' helped write the lore and world-building for FromSoftware's 'Elden Ring'?

  • Who was Sega's main video game mascot character prior to the introduction and immense popularity of Sonic the Hedgehog?

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