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Video Games History and Fun Facts

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12 questions
English
AI Generated
Explore the history and fun facts about video games through this engaging quiz.
1

What is considered the first video game ever created?

Tennis for Two

Pac-Man

Pong

Space Invaders

Hard  15% got this right

Tennis for Two (also known as Computer Tennis) is a sports video game that simulates a game of tennis.
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Which console introduced the first analog stick?

Nintendo 64

Atari 2600

PlayStation

Sega Saturn

59% got this right

The Nintendo 64, or N64 as it’s vastly known, was a ground-breaking console in many respects.
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Which game is often credited with popularizing the RPG genre?

Final Fantasy

Diablo

Dragon Quest

The Legend of Zelda

68% got this right

Final Fantasy was first released in 1987.
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What was the first video game character to have a balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Pikachu

Mario

Donkey Kong

Sonic the Hedgehog

57% got this right

Pikachu made his Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade debut in 2001 in the form of a giant helium balloon.
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Which game is known for the phrase 'It's dangerous to go alone! Take this.'?

The Legend of Zelda

Castlevania

Final Fantasy

Metroid

74% got this right

This phrase is from the original Legend of Zelda game.
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Which video game character is known as the 'Blue Blur'?

Sonic the Hedgehog

Crash Bandicoot

Mario

Mega Man

80% got this right

Sonic the Hedgehog is known for his incredible speed.
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What is the best-selling video game of all time?

Minecraft

Grand Theft Auto V

Tetris

Wii Sports

66% got this right

Minecraft has sold over 200 million copies.
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Which game introduced the character Lara Croft?

Tomb Raider

Assassin's Creed

Prince of Persia

Uncharted

57% got this right

Lara Croft first appeared in Tomb Raider in 1996.
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Which game series features the character Master Chief?

Halo

Call of Duty

Destiny

Gears of War

61% got this right

Master Chief is the protagonist of the Halo series.
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What is the name of the princess in the Super Mario series?

Princess Peach

Princess Daisy

Princess Rosalina

Princess Zelda

57% got this right

Princess Peach is often rescued by Mario.
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Which game is known for the phrase 'Finish Him!'?

Mortal Kombat

Soulcalibur

Street Fighter

Tekken

79% got this right

Mortal Kombat is famous for its finishing moves.
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Which game features a character named Link?

The Legend of Zelda

Castlevania

Final Fantasy

Metroid

62% got this right

Link is the main protagonist in The Legend of Zelda series.