Video Games Trivia and Answers

Video games have become such a normal part of our lives that many people don’t realize the rich history behind the industry and how influential it has become to modern society. Thus TriviaQN’s Video Game Trivia serves two purposes. First is our desire to see just how much you know about the characters, companies and other entities that make up the business. Second is to increase your knowledge and understanding of the world of gaming. And just like the subject being discussed, our Video Game Trivia is guaranteed to be fun!

Challenge yourself with a Video Games Trivia Quiz!

Hard

What was the first videogame to feature basketball legend Michael Jordan?

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Answer: Jordan vs. Bird
Michael Jordan first made an official appearance in 1988's "Jordan vs. Bird: One on One" by Electronic Arts. He could not be featured in prior NBA-based games due to opting out of the NBA Players Association.

Medium

Which organization officially classified "gaming disorder" as a mental-health condition in 2018?

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Answer: World Health Organization
In relation to videogames, the WHO defines gaming disorder as "a pattern of... behavior characterized by impaired control over gaming, increasing priority given to gaming over other activities to the extent that gaming takes precedence... and continuation or escalation of gaming despite the occurrence of negative consequences."

Easy

What classic videogame did Tony Stark catch a member of S.H.I.E.L.D. playing in the first "Avengers" movie?

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Answer: Galaga
While aboard the Helicarrier, Tony Stark hilariously calls out a SHIELD employee for playing Galaga, making it one of the most-memorable moments in "the Avengers".

Hard

Which Mario character has appeared in all but one "Mario Party" game?

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Answer: Wario
In the 15+ games that makeup the "Mario Party" series, only "Mario Party Advance" didn't feature Wario.

Medium

What is the process called by which people set out to amass large amounts of in-game currency to sell in the real world?

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Answer: Gold farming
Some people, particularly in developing countries, actually make a livable income from gold mining videogame currencies.

Medium

What is the only videogame franchise originating in the 1970's to have thus far generated over $1 billion in revenue?

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Answer: Space Invaders
Originating in 1978, as of the beginning of 2019 the "Space Invaders" franchise has generated almost $14 billion in revenue.

Easy

Solid Snake is a hero in which famous videogame franchise?

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Answer: Metal Gear
Solid Snake has starred in a number of games that are part of the "Metal Gear" series, including the original released in 1987.

Hard

Which iconic videogame character originated as a simple placeholder?

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Answer: Kirby
As can probably be ascertained by his simple appearance, Kirby is the one that was original intended to be a circular placeholder for another character.

VeryHard

Which theme park was inspired and is heavily influenced by "World or Warcraft" and "StarCraft"?

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Answer: World Joyland
World Joyland, located in China, is based on "World of Warcraft" and "StarCraft" despite having no formal agreement with its developers, Blizzard Entertainment.

Medium

A computer opponent's ability to adaptively challenge a player is known as what?

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Answer: Artificial Intelligence
Since classic games like "Space Invaders", "Galaxian" and "Pac-Man" successfully implemented artificial intelligence decades ago, it was become a stable in the videogame industry.



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