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  1. 1. Which game won the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards 2022?

    1. God of War Ragnarök
    2. Elden Ring
    3. Horizon Forbidden West
    4. Stray

    Correct! Elden Ring

    Explanation: Elden Ring by FromSoftware (Miyazaki + George R. R. Martin) won 2022 GOTY — beating God of War Ragnarök. Over 25 million copies sold.

  2. 2. In what year was the first public version of 'Minecraft' released (Classic)?

    1. 2007
    2. 2009
    3. 2011
    4. 2013

    Correct! 2009

    Explanation: Notch released 'Minecraft Classic' in May 2009. Official 1.0 launched November 2011. It is now the best-selling game of all time with 300M+ copies.

  3. 3. Which Nintendo character was originally called 'Jumpman'?

    1. Link
    2. Mario
    3. Donkey Kong
    4. Samus Aran

    Correct! Mario

    Explanation: Mario debuted in 'Donkey Kong' (1981) as 'Jumpman'. The name 'Mario' was added later — supposedly after Mario Segale, Nintendo of America's landlord at the time.

  4. 4. What does 'git gud' mean in gaming culture?

    1. Update the git branch with patches
    2. Just get better — Dark Souls community slang
    3. Graphic updater mod
    4. A cheat engine

    Correct! Just get better — Dark Souls community slang

    Explanation: 'Git gud' (a deliberate mangling of 'get good') comes from the Dark Souls / FromSoftware community: 'stop complaining, just improve'. Now a universal gaming meme.

  5. 5. Which of these games was created by Hideo Kojima?

    1. Silent Hill 2
    2. Resident Evil
    3. Metal Gear Solid
    4. Final Fantasy VII

    Correct! Metal Gear Solid

    Explanation: Kojima invented Metal Gear in 1987, essentially creating the stealth-action genre. He later worked on 'P.T.' (a Silent Hills prototype), but the series is Konami's. Resident Evil is Shinji Mikami's; Final Fantasy is Hironobu Sakaguchi's.

  6. 6. What was the first commercially successful video game?

    1. Pac-Man (1980)
    2. Pong (1972)
    3. Space Invaders (1978)
    4. Spacewar! (1962)

    Correct! Pong (1972)

    Explanation: Atari's Pong (1972) was the first commercial hit. Earlier games like Spacewar! (1962) existed, but Pong in arcades kick-started the entire video game industry.

  7. 7. In which game did the famous 'Lucio rollout' originally appear?

    1. Valorant
    2. Overwatch
    3. Apex Legends
    4. Rocket League

    Correct! Overwatch

    Explanation: Lucio is a Brazilian DJ support hero in Overwatch (2016) who can wall-ride. His 'rollout' using the boop and wall mechanics is legendary in the competitive scene.

  8. 8. Which developer created 'The Legend of Zelda'?

    1. Shigeru Miyamoto
    2. Satoru Iwata
    3. Eiji Aonuma
    4. Gunpei Yokoi

    Correct! Shigeru Miyamoto

    Explanation: Shigeru Miyamoto created Zelda (1986), inspired by his childhood adventures in the woods of Kyoto. Eiji Aonuma has led the series since 'Majora's Mask'. Miyamoto also created Mario and Donkey Kong.

  9. 9. What's the official name of the main currency in 'Fortnite'?

    1. Credits
    2. V-Bucks
    3. Gold
    4. Epic Points

    Correct! V-Bucks

    Explanation: V-Bucks (short for 'Vindertech Bucks' from the original PvE mode 'Save the World') are Fortnite's core currency. Epic Games pulled in over $5B in a single year from them.

  10. 10. In which game did the legendary 'Konami Code' (↑↑↓↓←→←→BA) first appear?

    1. Contra
    2. Metal Gear
    3. Gradius
    4. Castlevania

    Correct! Gradius

    Explanation: The Konami Code debuted in 'Gradius' (NES, 1986) granting full power-ups. 'Contra' (1988) made it world famous (30 extra lives). It still lives on as an Easter egg in hundreds of games and even sites like BBC and GitHub.

  11. 11. Which 2015 indie game became famous for remembering player choices and breaking the fourth wall?

    1. Hollow Knight
    2. Undertale
    3. Celeste
    4. Shovel Knight

    Correct! Undertale

    Explanation: Undertale by Toby Fox (2015) remembers whether you killed or spared enemies -- even after restarting. The 'Genocide Route' permanently alters the game. It became one of the most influential indie games ever made.

  12. 12. Which console has sold the most units worldwide (as of 2024)?

    1. Nintendo Wii
    2. PlayStation 4
    3. PlayStation 2
    4. Nintendo Switch

    Correct! PlayStation 2

    Explanation: The PlayStation 2 (2000) is the best-selling console of all time with over 155 million units sold. The Nintendo Switch sits at #2 with roughly 143 million, and the PS4 at #3 with about 117 million.

  13. 13. Which game popularized the 'Battle Royale' genre in the mainstream?

    1. Fortnite Battle Royale
    2. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)
    3. Apex Legends
    4. H1Z1

    Correct! PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)

    Explanation: PUBG by Brendan 'PlayerUnknown' Greene (2017) brought the Battle Royale concept to the mainstream, selling over 75 million copies. Fortnite followed shortly after with its free-to-play model and reached even larger player numbers.

  14. 14. Which composer wrote the iconic music of 'Super Mario Bros.'?

    1. Nobuo Uematsu
    2. Koji Kondo
    3. Yoko Shimomura
    4. Akira Yamaoka

    Correct! Koji Kondo

    Explanation: Koji Kondo composed the music for Super Mario Bros. in 1985, and also for The Legend of Zelda. Nobuo Uematsu is known for Final Fantasy, Yoko Shimomura for Kingdom Hearts, and Akira Yamaoka for Silent Hill.

  15. 15. Which game won the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards 2023?

    1. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
    2. Baldur's Gate 3
    3. Resident Evil 4 Remake
    4. Alan Wake 2

    Correct! Baldur's Gate 3

    Explanation: Baldur's Gate 3 by Larian Studios won the 2023 GOTY award, beating Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It was the first CRPG to win the prize and set new standards for player choice in RPGs.

  16. 16. Which studio developed 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'?

    1. BioWare
    2. Bethesda Game Studios
    3. CD Projekt Red
    4. Obsidian Entertainment

    Correct! CD Projekt Red

    Explanation: CD Projekt Red from Warsaw, Poland developed The Witcher 3 (2015), which sold over 50 million copies. The studio started as a small game distributor and became one of the most respected RPG developers in the world.

  17. 17. What was the first game in the 'Halo' series?

    1. Halo 2
    2. Halo: Combat Evolved
    3. Halo: Reach
    4. Halo 3

    Correct! Halo: Combat Evolved

    Explanation: Halo: Combat Evolved launched in 2001 as an original Xbox launch title and was pivotal to the console's success. Developed by Bungie, it defined the console FPS standard with dual-stick controls and regenerating health.

  18. 18. Which indie game by ConcernedApe was entirely developed by a single person?

    1. Terraria
    2. Stardew Valley
    3. Harvest Moon
    4. Animal Crossing

    Correct! Stardew Valley

    Explanation: Stardew Valley (2016) was entirely made by Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone alone -- programming, art, music, everything. It sold over 30 million copies and became the biggest solo indie success story in gaming.

  19. 19. Which game first introduced a 'Photo Mode' that became an industry standard?

    1. The Last of Us Remastered (2014)
    2. Gran Turismo 4 (2004)
    3. Horizon Zero Dawn (2017)
    4. Spider-Man (2018)

    Correct! Gran Turismo 4 (2004)

    Explanation: Gran Turismo 4 (2004) was one of the first major games with a dedicated photo mode, letting players photograph cars as in a professional studio. This feature became an industry standard that nearly every AAA game offers today.

  20. 20. Which country dominates the professional League of Legends scene with the most Worlds titles (as of 2024)?

    1. China
    2. South Korea
    3. USA
    4. Europe

    Correct! South Korea

    Explanation: South Korea dominates League of Legends esports with the most Worlds titles. Teams like T1 (formerly SKT) with Faker have shaped the scene. Faker alone won four Worlds titles and is widely regarded as the greatest LoL player of all time.

  21. 21. Which game prominently features 'A Hideo Kojima Game' on its cover?

    1. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
    2. Death Stranding
    3. Zone of the Enders
    4. Snatcher

    Correct! Death Stranding

    Explanation: Death Stranding (2019) was Kojima's first game after parting with Konami. Konami had removed his name from MGSV, so Kojima placed his credit prominently on Death Stranding as a statement.

  22. 22. What game mechanic does the term 'Roguelike' describe?

    1. Turn-based strategy on a hex grid
    2. Procedural generation, permadeath, and turn-based dungeons
    3. Open-world sandbox with crafting
    4. Real-time multiplayer arena battles

    Correct! Procedural generation, permadeath, and turn-based dungeons

    Explanation: The term 'Roguelike' comes from the game 'Rogue' (1980) and describes procedural level generation, permadeath, and turn-based gameplay. Modern examples like Hades or Dead Cells are often called 'Roguelites' since they allow persistent progression.

  23. 23. What is the name of the protagonist of the 'Doom' series?

    1. Master Chief
    2. Duke Nukem
    3. BJ Blazkowicz
    4. Doom Slayer (Doomguy)

    Correct! Doom Slayer (Doomguy)

    Explanation: Doom's protagonist is known as 'Doomguy' or 'Doom Slayer'. In Doom (1993) he had no official name but the community dubbed him 'Doomguy'. In Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal (2020), he is officially called 'Doom Slayer'.

  24. 24. Which game was sold for the highest price ever for a single game at auction?

    1. Super Mario Bros. (NES, sealed)
    2. The Legend of Zelda (NES, sealed)
    3. Pokemon Red (Game Boy, sealed)
    4. Super Mario 64 (N64, sealed)

    Correct! Super Mario Bros. (NES, sealed)

    Explanation: A sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. (1985) sold at a Heritage Auctions sale in July 2021 for $2 million -- the highest price ever paid for a single video game at auction.

  25. 25. Which engine does Fortnite use, one that also powers many other games?

    1. Unity
    2. CryEngine
    3. Unreal Engine
    4. Frostbite

    Correct! Unreal Engine

    Explanation: Fortnite runs on Unreal Engine, developed by Epic Games themselves. Unreal Engine is one of the most widely used game engines in the world and is also used in film, architectural visualization, and simulation. Unreal Engine 5 launched in 2022.

  26. 26. Which game series is known for the phrase 'War. War never changes.'?

    1. Call of Duty
    2. Fallout
    3. Gears of War
    4. Battlefield

    Correct! Fallout

    Explanation: The iconic opening line comes from Fallout (1997) by Interplay and has been quoted in every Fallout game since. The Amazon TV series Fallout (2024) brought the franchise to an entirely new audience.

  27. 27. Which game holds the record for the most concurrent players on Steam (as of 2024)?

    1. Counter-Strike 2
    2. PUBG
    3. Palworld
    4. Dota 2

    Correct! Palworld

    Explanation: Palworld reached over 2.1 million concurrent players on Steam in January 2024 -- a record for a paid game. PUBG previously held the record with 3.2 million (as free-to-play). Counter-Strike 2 peaked at 1.8 million.

  28. 28. Which studio developed 'Dark Souls', the series that defined the 'Soulslike' genre?

    1. Team Ninja
    2. PlatinumGames
    3. FromSoftware
    4. Capcom

    Correct! FromSoftware

    Explanation: FromSoftware under Hidetaka Miyazaki developed Dark Souls (2011) and shaped an entire genre. The term 'Soulslike' describes games with high difficulty, precise combat, and cryptic storytelling. Team Ninja made Nioh, a prominent Soulslike.

  29. 29. What was special about the Sega Dreamcast (1999) compared to other consoles of its era?

    1. First console with a built-in DVD drive
    2. First console with a built-in modem for online gaming
    3. First console with a touchscreen controller
    4. First console with motion controls

    Correct! First console with a built-in modem for online gaming

    Explanation: The Sega Dreamcast (1999) was the first console with a built-in modem (33.6 kbps, later 56k) enabling online multiplayer with games like Phantasy Star Online and Quake III Arena. Despite its innovation, it was overtaken by the PS2.

  30. 30. Which famous game designer left Nintendo in 2021 after nearly 40 years?

    1. Shigeru Miyamoto
    2. Masahiro Sakurai
    3. Yoshiaki Koizumi
    4. None of them -- all three are still at Nintendo

    Correct! None of them -- all three are still at Nintendo

    Explanation: This was a trick question! Miyamoto, Sakurai (technically freelance but closely tied), and Koizumi were all still active at or for Nintendo as of 2024. Sakurai finished work on Smash Bros. Ultimate but remained active as a game designer with his YouTube channel.

  31. 31. Which of these games was a 'Metroidvania' released by Team Cherry in 2017?

    1. Dead Cells
    2. Cuphead
    3. Hollow Knight
    4. Ori and the Blind Forest

    Correct! Hollow Knight

    Explanation: Hollow Knight (2017) by Team Cherry from Adelaide, Australia is a celebrated Metroidvania. The three-person team funded it through Kickstarter. The long-awaited sequel 'Hollow Knight: Silksong' was first announced in 2019.

  32. 32. Which esports tournament had the highest prize pool in 2024?

    1. League of Legends Worlds
    2. Fortnite World Cup
    3. The International (Dota 2)
    4. Valorant Champions

    Correct! The International (Dota 2)

    Explanation: The International for Dota 2 has historically had the largest prize pools in esports, funded by the community's Battlepass. TI10 (2021) held the record with over $40 million. Though pools have decreased since, Dota 2 remained at the top in 2024.

  33. 33. Which game uses the 'Nemesis System' mechanic, where enemies remember the player and evolve?

    1. Assassin's Creed Odyssey
    2. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
    3. Batman: Arkham Knight
    4. Ghost of Tsushima

    Correct! Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

    Explanation: Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (2014) by Monolith Productions introduced the Nemesis System, where Orc enemies remember encounters, bear scars, and rise through the hierarchy. Warner Bros. even patented the system, which sparked controversy in the industry.

  34. 34. Which Supergiant Games title won the Hugo Award for 'Best Video Game' in 2021?

    1. Bastion
    2. Transistor
    3. Hades
    4. Pyre

    Correct! Hades

    Explanation: Hades (2020) by Supergiant Games won the very first Hugo Award for 'Best Video Game' (2021). It was the first game to receive the prestigious science fiction literary award and revolutionized the roguelike genre with its narrative structure.

  35. 35. In which game does the famous line 'The cake is a lie' appear?

    1. Half-Life 2
    2. Portal
    3. BioShock
    4. Team Fortress 2

    Correct! Portal

    Explanation: The phrase appears as graffiti in Portal (2007) by Valve, referring to the empty promises of the AI GLaDOS. It became one of the most famous gaming memes and a symbol of distrust toward false rewards.

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