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Test your knowledge on classic video games and consoles from the golden age of gaming.
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48 random squares
Which console was released in 1985?
Nintendo Entertainment System
Atari 2600
PlayStation
Sega Genesis
43% got this right
The NES helped revitalize the US video game industry after the 1983 crash.
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48 random squares
What is the protagonist's name in the original Legend of Zelda?
Link
Ganon
Navi
Zelda
48% got this right
Zelda is actually the name of the princess that Link is trying to save.
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Which company created the arcade game Pac-Man?
Namco
Atari
Nintendo
Sega
42% got this right
Pac-Man was released in 1980 and became an instant hit.
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48 random squares
In which game does the character Mario first appear?
Donkey Kong
Mario Kart
Mario Party
Super Mario Bros
52% got this right
Mario was originally known as Jumpman in Donkey Kong.
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48 random squares
What is the name of the spaceship in the game Galaga?
Galaxip
Galactica
Galaga
Starfighter
13% got this right
Galaga was released in 1981 as a sequel to the game Galaxian.
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48 random squares
Which console is known for its distinctive 'Mode 7' graphics?
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Atari Jaguar
PlayStation
Sega Genesis
42% got this right
Mode 7 allowed for background scaling and rotation, creating a pseudo-3D effect.
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48 random squares
What is the name of the main character in the game Metroid?
Samus Aran
Mega Man
Mother Brain
Ridley
48% got this right
Samus Aran is a bounty hunter and one of the first female protagonists in gaming.
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48 random squares
Which game features the characters Alex Kidd and Ecco the Dolphin?
Sega All-Stars Racing
Crash Team Racing
Mario Kart
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing
39% got this right
Both characters are from classic Sega games and appear in the racing game.
