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Playing video games is unlike any other form of entertainment. Over time, these pieces of software have evolved beyond the pixelated sprites that gave us such a limited view of what games could potentially be. They now feature full-blown stories, some of which rival the best movies and books; they have impressive graphics, music, and sound effects that are so good they leave you literally speechless.

For many people, though, gaming is more than just about the fun of gameplay — it may be a career or a therapeutic way to unwind at the end of a long day. Or again, a way for people who feel lonely and isolated to connect with others without the expectations the offline world implies. Basically, the whole package.

Some players may suck at video games (unfortunately for me, I’m one of them), but despite this, we still can’t let go of our love for these precious pieces of entertainment and everything that revolves around them. But what if you’re really an expert? Then you probably know how to master games in hard mode, which ones are classics, the story behind them, and their characters — you might even be able to quote lines from them. And of course, you know plenty of video game facts, many more than the average gaming enthusiast!

If you thought your game knowledge was impressive, wait until we’re done. This post is jam-packed with video game trivia that will reveal if you’re a real gaming industry expert. 

Consider this a video game quiz and a fun way to learn tons of new facts about our shared passion! If you can’t answer each one correctly, don’t worry! We’ve included the answer in the comments after every question. Ready to crush your gamer friends’ egos?

Please keep in mind some facts reported here may become outdated at some point. We’ll try our best to keep the post updated!

#1

Which game is a life simulation video game?

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#3

What video game franchise has racked up over 1 billion dollars in lawsuits?

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#4

What band has made more sales off of its "Guitar Hero" album than any of its actual recorded albums?

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#7

Directing frogs across a busy road was the goal in which classic video game?

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#8

According to reports, Robin Williams named his children after what games?

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#9

What game franchise did the creator pay to have negative press coverage to promote the game?

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#12

The Minecraft game was created by a developer from which country?

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#15

"Solid Snake" is the hero of which famous video game franchise?

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#17

What was the first video game character in Macy's parade?

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#19

What game did the character Sonic first appear in?

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#20

What female video game character would eventually be portrayed by Angelina Jolie in a movie?

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#22

In the game "Mortal Kombat" which character was renowned for freezing his opponents in place?

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#23

How many different colored ghosts were in the original "Pac-Man"?

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#24

The red buttons on a NES controller are attributed what letters?

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#26

The sequel to which game was called "Modern Warfare"?

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#27

What is the full name of "DotA"?

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#28

Which game series features cities named Vice City, Liberty City, and San Andreas?

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#29

What is the oldest video game character?

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Adam Kelsall
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While I'm unsure of their names, any character from "The Sumerian Game" published in 1964, 16 years before pac-man

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#30

How long did it take Markus Persson to create the first version of Minecraft?

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#31

What was the first commercially successful video game?

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#33

"Blizzard Entertainment" is most well known for what video game franchise?

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#34

In the original arcade version of Donkey Kong, what was the name of the character that would later be known as Mario?

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#36

Mario first appeared in what video game?

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#38

Who is the Nintendo character Mario’s namesake?

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#39

What United States president was asked and declined to voice the in-game president character in Fallout 3?

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#40

What world market generates the most revenue in the video game industry?

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#41

In the game “Bioshock”, what was the original name for the gene bank?

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#42

What is the name of the planet that is home to the game "Gears of War?"

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#43

In "Alan Wake" what is unique about the creative process for the game enemies?

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Žydrūnė Trukanavičiūtė
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Answer: Enemy characters were created by pouring water over the original artwork for a smeared look.

#44

What country refused to provide a rating for "Fallout 3" due to morphine use in the game?

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#45

In 2011, an online puzzle gamer solved what biochemical mystery?

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Žydrūnė Trukanavičiūtė
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Answer: Identified the crystal structure of the AIDS virus that had previously been unsolved by scientists for at least 15 years.

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#47

What planet is most similar to the scalable size of the Minecraft world?

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#48

When Google created a playable "Pac-Man" game for its homepage in 2010, how many hours of gameplay did it see from the collective internet?

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#56

Which word completes the name of this huge selling video game series, "Call of..."?

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#57

What is the name of the first video game that was brought into space by an astronaut?

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#59

What is the name of the scientific project in "Assassin's Creed"?

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#60

How many zones were in the original "Sonic the Hedgehog"?

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#61

What is the name of the female protagonist in "Child of Light"?

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#63

Sonic must collect what seven items to reach Super Sonic status in "Sonic the Hedgehog"?

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#64

"The Crew" racing game features a recreation of streets in which country?

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#65

"Pac-Man" belongs to what genre of video games?

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#66

Who composed the video game "Spider-Man"?

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#67

Which game is widely regarded as the worst video game ever created?

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#68

"Astro Boy" is which type of video game?

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#71

What is the name of the science fiction writer from the 1930s that predicted virtual reality?

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#72

What was the first job of the Game Boy's creator?

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#73

The Umbrella Corporation is a fictitious pharmaceutical company in what game?

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#74

In Minecraft, what real-life animals portrayed the sound effects of the ghast enemies?

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#76

What popular video game character inspired the name of a human gene?

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#77

What classic video game was named because the creator misunderstood a translation?

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Žydrūnė Trukanavičiūtė
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Answer: Donkey Kong was named because the creator thought that “Donkey” meant “Stupid” in English.

#78

Why does Brazil charge 120% on video games?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Answer: An old law on the books in Brazil classifies video games as gambling, resulting in the extraordinary tax rate.

#80

John Leguizamo and Bob Hoskins portrayed which video game brothers?

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#81

What movie franchise influenced the creation of the game "Doom?"

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#82

What video game was promoted in a commercial featuring the song "Happy Together" by the Turtles?

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#83

What year was the first Xbox console released?

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#84

What Mortal Kombat character has the power to control lightning?

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#85

What is the name of the popular purple creature that was a mascot for PlayStation?

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#86

What is the name of the video game character that’s pink, round, and wears red shoes?

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#91

Butterfree, Blastoise and Bayleef are characters in which app game?

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#92

What is the main goal in the first "Castlevania"?

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#93

How many gamers are there in the US?

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#94

How long did "Mortal Kombat 1" take to make?

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#95

"Fight Night 2004" is a game about what kind of sport?

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#96

In Minecraft, what is a group of Endermen called?

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#97

What American car manufacturer inspired the cars in "Fallout 3?"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think I'd trust Ford anything with nuclear power 😆

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#98

What popular streaming service launched in June 2011, allows content creators to stream video games while chatting with viewers?

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#99

When a Pikachu evolves, what does it become?

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#100

What orange furry character was a mascot for Playstation?

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#102

Markus Persson created which popular video game?

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#103

The classic game "Flashback" was what genre of gaming?

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#104

Which company developed the classic social game "FarmVille"?

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#105

Blinky and Pinky are ghosts in which classic arcade game?

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#106

Name the latest game in the classic football simulation FIFA.

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#107

What is Captain. John MacTavish's nickname from "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare"?

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#108

In what game did Zynga reach 10 million daily active users within six weeks of its release on Facebook in 2009?

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#109

Who invented the video game?

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#112

What problem plagues up to 40% of virtual reality users?

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#113

What time period was L.A. Noire modeled after?

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#114

What is the name of the Siren character in “Borderlands?”

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#116

What is the highest-grossing movie based on a video game?

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#117

Who is Jack Mitchell’s best friend in "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare?"

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#118

When is the first video game believed to have been created?

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#120

From where was the Prince in classic video game "Prince of..."?

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#121

Which character did not appear in the game "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?"

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#122

What is the second video game console produced by Microsoft?

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#123

Who is the main villain in "Dead Rising 2"?

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#124

Which word completes the title of this sporting video game series, "Sensible..."?

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#125

What was the name of the video game console launched by Sega in 1998?

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#127

What war did "Battlefield 1" take place in?

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#128

Which player appears on the cover of "FIFA 14"?

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#129

In which game can you find Raccoon City?

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#130

What was the first publicly released video game console ever made?

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#131

What is the name of the final course of all "Mario Kart" video games?

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#132

How many gamers were active on "World of Warcraft" when it reached peak popularity?

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#133

What was the first horror video game franchise?

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#134

What year was the first virtual reality headset created?

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#135

What organization hosts a bi-annual charity event on twitch revolving around speedruns on popular video games?

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#137

What was the Nintendo 64's advertising slogan?

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#138

Rodrigo Borgia used what to expand his power in "Assassin's Creed II"?

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