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#1 What was the first game to utilize Valve's "Source 2" engine?
Explanation
Dota 2 was the first game to use Valve's Source 2 engine when it received the 'Reborn' update in 2015, serving as a testing ground for the new engine technology.
#2 In "Team Fortress 2", what is the fastest taunt kill that can be pulled off?
Explanation
The Engineer's Showdown taunt with the Frontier Justice is the fastest taunt kill in TF2, executing in approximately 3 seconds compared to other taunt kills.
#3 What military rank is the protagonist "Nomad" in "Crysis"?
Explanation
Jake 'Nomad' Dunn holds the rank of First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Delta Force, leading Raptor Team in the original Crysis campaign.
#4 In the Animal Crossing series, which flower is erroneously called the "Jacob's Ladder"?
Explanation
The Lily of the Valley is mistakenly called 'Jacob's Ladder' in Animal Crossing games, though the real Jacob's Ladder is a completely different plant species.
#5 Which of these weapon classes DO NOT appear in the first Monster Hunter game?
Explanation
The Bow weapon class was not included in the original Monster Hunter (2004), being introduced later in Monster Hunter Freedom 2/Portable 2nd.
#6 What video game company developed the 2004 racing game "Burnout 3: Takedown"?
Explanation
Criterion Games developed Burnout 3: Takedown, widely considered one of the best arcade racing games ever made, featuring high-speed crashes and takedown mechanics.
#7 In the title of the game "Luigi's Mansion", what is the only letter to not appear with a pair of eyes in it?
Explanation
In Luigi's Mansion's logo, every letter has glowing eyes peering through them except for the letter 's', which maintains the game's spooky atmosphere.
#8 Before Super Smash Bros. contained Nintendo characters, what was it known as internally?
Explanation
'Dragon King: The Fighting Game' was the original prototype for Super Smash Bros., featuring generic characters before Nintendo properties were incorporated.
#9 In "Magicka", which two elements are combined to cast the spell, "Nullify"?
Explanation
In Magicka, combining Arcane and Shield elements creates the Nullify spell, which dispels magical effects and protections from targets.
#10 In the game Nuclear Throne, what organization chases the player character throughout the game?
Explanation
The I.D.P.D. (Interdimensional Police Department) are time-traveling law enforcement agents who pursue the player throughout Nuclear Throne's post-apocalyptic wasteland.
#11 When was the first Call of Duty title released?
Explanation
The original Call of Duty was released on October 29, 2003, by Infinity Ward, launching one of the most successful FPS franchises in gaming history.
#12 What is the name of the alligator in Where's My Water?
Explanation
Swampy is the friendly alligator protagonist of Disney's mobile puzzle game Where's My Water?, who just wants to take a clean shower in the sewers.
#13 In Stardew Valley, what is the reward for completing all of the Bulletin Board bundles?
Explanation
Completing all Bulletin Board bundles in the Community Center provides additional friendship points with all villagers, improving relationships across Pelican Town.
#14 In "Final Fantasy VI", what is the name of (summoned) Gilgamesh's weakest attack?
Explanation
Excalipoor is Gilgamesh's weakest attack in Final Fantasy VI, a parody of the legendary Excalibur sword that deals minimal damage despite its impressive name.
#15 Where are Terror Fiends more commonly found in the Nintendo game Miitopia?
Explanation
Terror Fiends are high-level enemies most commonly encountered in the New Lumos region of Miitopia, the game's post-story area with challenging content.
#16 In "Call Of Duty: Zombies", which weapon does NOT deal any damage?
Explanation
The 31-79 JGb215 (Shrink Ray) from Call of Duty: Zombies doesn't deal damage but instead shrinks zombies, making them easier to kill by other means.
#17 What was the first "Call Of Duty: Zombies" map to be directed by Jason Blundell?
Explanation
Mob of the Dead was Jason Blundell's first map as Creative Director for Call of Duty: Zombies, marking a shift in the mode's narrative direction.
#18 Which souls game was not directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki?
Explanation
Dark Souls 2 was directed by Tomohiro Shibuya and Yui Tanimura while Miyazaki worked on Bloodborne, resulting in notably different design philosophy and mechanics.
#19 What was the world's first video game?
Explanation
Tennis for Two, created by William Higinbotham in 1958, is widely considered the first video game, predating Spacewar! by several years.
#20 Which of these characters was considered, but ultimately not included, for Super Smash Bros. Melee?
Explanation
James Bond was considered for Super Smash Bros. Melee due to GoldenEye 007's success on N64, but licensing issues prevented his inclusion.
#21 In "Call Of Duty: World At War", the first appearance of the "PPSH-41" in "Zombies" was in the map "Der Riese".
Explanation
The PPSh-41 actually first appeared in the Zombies map 'Shi No Numa' before appearing in Der Riese, making this statement false.
#22 In Monster Hunter Generations, which of these hunter arts are exclusive to the Longsword?
Explanation
Unhinged Spirit is a hunter art exclusive to the Longsword in Monster Hunter Generations, enhancing the weapon's signature Spirit Combo attacks.
#23 How long was the World Record Speed Run of Valve Software's "Half-Life" that was done in 2014.
Explanation
The Half-Life speedrun world record in 2014 was achieved in 20 minutes and 41 seconds, showcasing incredible skill and knowledge of the game's mechanics.
#24 In "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" for the Sega Genesis, what do you input in the sound test screen to access the secret level select?
Explanation
The sound test code (19, 65, 09, 17) corresponds to lead programmer Yuji Naka's birthday, a common practice for hiding Easter eggs in games.
#25 In "Starbound", what is the max HP of the monster "Punchy"?
Explanation
Punchy is a rare, extremely powerful monster in Starbound with 50,000 HP, making it one of the most challenging enemies to defeat in the game.
#26 In TF2 Lore, what are the names of the Heavy's younger sisters?
Explanation
According to Team Fortress 2's expanded lore, the Heavy has three younger sisters named Yana, Zhanna, and Bronislava, living with their mother in Siberia.
#27 Which one of these characters appeared in Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite?
Explanation
Firebrand from Gargoyle's Quest appeared as a playable character in Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite, while the X-Men and Fantastic Four characters were notably absent.
#28 The retail disc of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 only comes with the tutorial.
Explanation
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5's retail disc infamously contained only the tutorial, requiring a massive day-one patch to download the actual game content.
#29 Which of the Master levels in "Super Monkey Ball" is also used in the arcade version of the game, simply named "Monkey Ball"?
Explanation
Bridge Master from Super Monkey Ball's Master levels was one of the stages that appeared in the original arcade version of Monkey Ball.
#30 In "Call Of Duty: Zombies", what does the game traditionally reward you for completing a boss round?
Explanation
Completing boss rounds (every 5th round) in Call of Duty: Zombies traditionally rewards players with a Max Ammo power-up, refilling all weapon ammunition.
#31 In the "Halo" series, what is the name of the race of aliens humans refer to as "Grunts"?
Explanation
The Unggoy are the alien species that humans call 'Grunts' in the Halo series, known for their methane-breathing requirements and distinctive appearance.
#32 When was Pokemon GO released in North America?
Explanation
Pokémon GO was released in North America on July 6th, 2016, causing an immediate cultural phenomenon and server overload due to massive player interest.
#33 In the indie farming game "Stardew Valley", which NPC hates the "prismatic shard" item when received as a gift?
Explanation
Haley is the only NPC in Stardew Valley who hates receiving the valuable Prismatic Shard as a gift, despite most other characters loving or liking it.
#34 The creation of the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) is often associated with Mortal Kombat and what FMV video game?
Explanation
Night Trap, along with Mortal Kombat, sparked the 1993 congressional hearings about video game violence that led to the creation of the ESRB rating system.
#35 In the Fallout series, on which date did The Great War happen?
Explanation
The Great War, the nuclear conflict that devastated the world in the Fallout universe, occurred on October 23rd, 2077, lasting only two hours but ending civilization.
#36 According to the lore of "Starbound", what does the "Colony Deed" do when it is placed down?
Explanation
In Starbound's lore, Colony Deeds work by broadcasting advertisements across space to attract potential colonists to move into the prepared housing.
#37 In "Call Of Duty: Zombies", "Richtofen" is in possession of two filled blood vials belonging to who?
Explanation
In the complex Call of Duty: Zombies storyline, Richtofen possesses blood vials from Sal DeLuca and Finn O'Leary, characters from the Mob of the Dead map.
#38 In the game "Overwatch," which quote does the hero "McCree" NOT say upon using his flashbang ability?
Explanation
McCree (now Cassidy) says 'Whoa there,' 'Hold up now,' and 'Don't move' when using Flashbang, but 'You done?' is not one of his flashbang voice lines.
#39 What is the name of the virus that infected New York in Tom Clancy's The Division?
Explanation
The 'Dollar Flu' is the engineered smallpox virus spread through contaminated money that caused the pandemic in Tom Clancy's The Division.
#40 In the game Call of Duty, what is the last level where you play as an American soldier?
Explanation
Festung Recogne is the final mission in the original Call of Duty where players control American forces, depicting the Battle of the Bulge.
#41 All of these maps were in "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege" on its initial release: House, Clubhouse, Border, Consulate.
Explanation
While House and Consulate were in the initial release, Clubhouse and Border were added later as DLC content, making this statement false.
#42 Which game in the "Halo" series has the strongest iteration of the shotgun?
Explanation
The shotgun in Halo: Combat Evolved was notoriously powerful, capable of one-shot kills at close range, and was subsequently nerfed in later games.
#43 McCree from Overwatch originally started as a character that was going to appear in a scrapped Starcraft game.
Explanation
McCree's design indeed originated from a cancelled StarCraft project at Blizzard, demonstrating how character concepts can be repurposed across different games.
#44 Which of the following commercial vehicles from Grand Theft Auto IV did NOT reappear in Grand Theft Auto V?
Explanation
The Steed commercial vehicle from GTA IV was not included in GTA V, while the Mule, Benson, and Pony trucks all returned in the newer game.
#45 In the 2014 Pokemon VGC Finals, which Pokemon was famous for bringing the winner to victory?
Explanation
Sejun Park's unexpected Pachirisu became legendary in competitive Pokémon when it helped him win the 2014 World Championships, defying all predictions.
#46 How many voice channels does the Nintendo Entertainment System support natively?
Explanation
The NES has 5 native audio channels: two pulse waves, one triangle wave, one noise channel, and one DMC (Delta Modulation Channel) for samples.
#47 Which Kingdom Hearts game featured the cast of "The World Ends With You"?
Explanation
Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance featured characters from The World Ends With You, including Neku, Shiki, Beat, and Rhyme in Traverse Town.
#48 When was the Valve Corporation founded?
Explanation
Valve Corporation was founded on August 24, 1996, by former Microsoft employees Gabe Newell and Mike Harrington, going on to create Half-Life and Steam.
#49 In the SHMUP series, "Darius", what is the name of the antagonist faction you fight against?
Explanation
The Belsar army is the main antagonist faction in the Darius shoot-em-up series, featuring mechanical fish-like enemies and distinctive aquatic-themed designs.
#50 In which video game did Michael Fassbender star?
Explanation
Michael Fassbender provided voice acting for King Logan in Fable 3, serving as the main antagonist in Lionhead Studios' action RPG.