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#1 In "Call of Duty: Black Ops III" Zombies, what does completing all the main easter eggs reward you with?
Explanation
Completing all main easter eggs in Black Ops III Zombies grants players a massive 1,000,000 XP reward, significantly boosting their progression in the zombies mode.
#2 Which of these Fortnite emotes does NOT involve a sport in some way?
Explanation
Freestylin' is a dance emote that doesn't involve sports, while Red Card (soccer), Kick Ups (soccer), and Baller (basketball) are all sports-related emotes.
#3 Which Sonic the Hedgehog game introudced Knuckles the Echidna?
Explanation
Knuckles the Echidna first appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (1994) as both an antagonist and later ally, becoming a major character in the franchise.
#4 Who voices Max Payne in the 2001 game "Max Payne"?
Explanation
James McCaffrey provided the distinctive voice acting for Max Payne throughout the series, bringing the noir detective's internal monologue to life.
#5 Which of these weapons is NOT available to the Terrorist team in the game, "Counter-Strike: Global Offensive"?
Explanation
The SCAR-20 is exclusive to the Counter-Terrorist team in CS:GO, while the SG 550, CZ-75, and XM1014 are available to the Terrorist side.
#6 In the Portal series of games, who was the founder of Aperture Science?
Explanation
Cave Johnson founded Aperture Science and serves as the company's eccentric CEO whose recorded voice guides players through Portal 2's historical sections.
#7 Who was the first female protagonist in a video game?
Explanation
Samus Aran from Metroid (1986) is widely considered the first major female video game protagonist, though her gender was hidden until the game's ending.
#8 In the "Pikmin" series, what is the only pikmin type to possess visible ears?
Explanation
Yellow Pikmin are distinguished by their large, pointed ears which give them enhanced hearing abilities and make them immune to electrical attacks.
#9 Who is the creator of the free, open-source rhythm game 'osu!'?
Explanation
Dean 'Peppy' Herbert created osu!, a popular free-to-play rhythm game inspired by Elite Beat Agents that has become a major esports title.
#10 Super Mario Bros. was released in 1990.
Explanation
Super Mario Bros. was actually released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, not 1990, and became one of the most influential video games ever made.
#11 Which of these is NOT the name of a team leader in Pokémon GO?
Explanation
Leif is not a team leader in Pokémon GO. The three team leaders are Blanche (Team Mystic), Spark (Team Instinct), and Candela (Team Valor).
#12 What are the names of the Ice Climbers in the video game Ice Climber?
Explanation
Popo (the boy in blue) and Nana (the girl in pink) are the two playable Ice Climbers, who became popular through their appearances in Super Smash Bros.
#13 In the game "Subnautica", a "Cave Crawler" will attack you.
Explanation
Cave Crawlers are indeed hostile creatures in Subnautica that will attack the player when encountered, typically found in caves and dark areas of the ocean.
#14 In Minecraft: Java Edition, which of the following feature/block was added to Survival mode in Beta 1.3?
Explanation
Beds were introduced in Minecraft Beta 1.3, allowing players to sleep through the night and set respawn points, revolutionizing nighttime gameplay.
#15 Which one of the following actors did not voice a character in "Saints Row: The Third"?
Explanation
While Saints Row: The Third featured celebrity voice actors including Sasha Grey, Burt Reynolds, and Hulk Hogan, Ron Jeremy did not voice any characters in the game.
#16 "Rollercoaster Tycoon" was programmed mostly entirely in...
Explanation
RollerCoaster Tycoon was remarkably programmed almost entirely in x86 Assembly language by Chris Sawyer, making it a legendary achievement in low-level programming.
#17 In the game series "The Legend of Zelda", what was the first 3D game?
Explanation
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998) was the first 3D entry in the series, revolutionizing 3D adventure games with its Z-targeting system and cinematic presentation.
#18 One of the Nintendo Entertainment System voice channels supports playback of sound samples. Which one?
Explanation
The DMC (Delta Modulation Channel) was the NES's fifth audio channel capable of playing PCM samples, often used for drums and voice clips in games.
#19 Which of the following is a character in the video game Destiny?
Explanation
Cayde-6 is the charismatic Exo Hunter Vanguard in Destiny, known for his humor and wit, voiced by Nathan Fillion and later Nolan North.
#20 What were the first two Pokémon games released?
Explanation
Pokémon Red and Green were the original pair released in Japan in 1996. Blue was released later as an enhanced version, with Red and Blue coming to international markets.
#21 What name does the little headcrab in "Half Life 2" have?
Explanation
Lamarr is Dr. Kleiner's pet headcrab in Half-Life 2, named after actress Hedy Lamarr. The headcrab has been debeaked and is harmless to humans.
#22 How many Star Spirits do you rescue in the Nintendo 64 video game "Paper Mario"?
Explanation
In Paper Mario, there are 7 Star Spirits that Mario must rescue from Bowser's control: Eldstar, Mamar, Skolar, Muskular, Misstar, Klevar, and Kalmar.
#23 In the Halo series, what fleet was Thel 'Vadam supreme commander of before being branded an Arbiter?
Explanation
Thel 'Vadam (later the Arbiter) commanded the Fleet of Particular Justice during the initial assault on Reach and the pursuit of the Pillar of Autumn in Halo: Combat Evolved.
#24 Which of these is NOT a name of a playable character in Apex Legends?
Explanation
Viper is not a playable character in Apex Legends, though he was a boss in Titanfall 2. Revenant, Crypto, and Wattson are all playable Legends in the battle royale.
#25 When was "System Shock" released?
Explanation
System Shock was released in 1994 by Looking Glass Studios, pioneering the immersive sim genre and influencing games like BioShock and Deus Ex.
#26 Which of these characters is NOT a boss in Crash Bash?
Explanation
Ripper Roo does not appear as a boss in Crash Bash, while Papu Papu, the Komodo Brothers, and Nitros Oxide all serve as boss encounters in the party game.
#27 In "Resident Evil 2", what is Leon Kennedy's middle name?
Explanation
Leon Scott Kennedy is the full name of the rookie police officer protagonist in Resident Evil 2, who becomes a major character throughout the series.
#28 In the "Ace Attorney" series, what is the relationship between Apollo Justice and Trucy Wright?
Explanation
Apollo Justice and Trucy Wright are revealed to be half-siblings in the Ace Attorney series, both being children of the magician Thalassa Gramarye.
#29 In the game Paper Mario for the Nintendo 64 the first partner you meet is a Goomba, what is its name?
Explanation
Goombario is the first partner Mario meets in Paper Mario, a young Goomba from Goomba Village who provides helpful information about enemies and environments.
#30 During the events of Half-Life: Opposing Force, what is the age of Adrian Shephard, the protagonist?
Explanation
Adrian Shephard, the U.S. Marine protagonist of Half-Life: Opposing Force, is 22 years old during the events of the Black Mesa incident expansion pack.
#31 Which of these characters was almost added into Super Smash Bros. Melee, but not included as the game was too far in development?
Explanation
Hideo Kojima requested Solid Snake's inclusion in Melee, but the game was too far into development. Snake eventually appeared in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
#32 In the Portal series, Aperture Science was founded under what name in the early 1940s?
Explanation
Cave Johnson originally founded the company as Aperture Fixtures in the 1940s, manufacturing shower curtains before expanding into more ambitious scientific endeavors.
#33 Who is credited with having created the world's first video game Easter Egg?
Explanation
Warren Robinett created the first known video game Easter egg in Atari's Adventure (1980), hiding his name in the game after Atari refused to credit developers.
#34 What is the perk that was introduced in the "Call Of Duty: Zombies" map, "Mob Of The Dead"?
Explanation
Electric Cherry was introduced in the Mob of the Dead map, creating an electric burst that damages nearby zombies when the player reloads their weapon.
#35 When was the game "Roblox" released?
Explanation
Roblox was officially released in 2006 by Roblox Corporation, though it had been in development and beta testing since the early 2000s.
#36 What is the name the location-based augmented reality game developed by Niantic before Pokémon GO?
Explanation
Ingress was Niantic's first major location-based AR game, released in 2012, which served as the foundation for their later success with Pokémon GO.
#37 In Night in the Woods, which instrument did Casey play?
Explanation
Casey was the drummer in the band with Mae and her friends in Night in the Woods, and his disappearance becomes a central mystery in the game's narrative.
#38 TF2: The Heavy's voice actor, Gary Schwartz, voices the Demoman as well
Explanation
Gary Schwartz indeed voices both the Heavy and the Demoman in Team Fortress 2, showcasing his range by voicing two very different characters.
#39 What American city was featured in the 1999 PC game Midtown Madness?
Explanation
Midtown Madness featured a recreated version of Chicago, allowing players to drive freely through the city's streets in various vehicles and game modes.
#40 In which Mario game did the Mega Mushroom make its debut?
Explanation
The Mega Mushroom first appeared in Mario Party 4 (2002) before becoming more widely known through its inclusion in New Super Mario Bros.
#41 In Forza Motorsport 6, which of these track-exclusive cars was NOT featured in the game, either originally with the game or added as DLC?
Explanation
While Forza Motorsport 6 featured many track-exclusive supercars, the Aston Martin Vulcan was not included in the base game or as DLC content.
#42 What is the mod "Cry of Fear" based off of?
Explanation
Cry of Fear is a psychological horror mod based on the original Half-Life engine, later released as a standalone game on Steam.
#43 Which of the following Call of Duty games was a PS3 launch title?
Explanation
Call of Duty 3 was released as a launch title for the PlayStation 3 in November 2006, helping to establish the console's early game library.
#44 In "Overwatch," what is the hero McCree's full name?
Explanation
Jesse McCree was the gunslinger's full name in Overwatch, though the character was later renamed to Cole Cassidy due to real-world controversies.
#45 Who was the mascot of SEGA before "Sonic the Hedgehog"?
Explanation
Alex Kidd was SEGA's primary mascot throughout the late 1980s before being replaced by Sonic the Hedgehog in 1991, starring in several platformer games.
#46 In "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time," what is the maximum amount of rupees that Link can carry?
Explanation
In Ocarina of Time, Link's rupee capacity maxes out at 500 with the Tycoon's Wallet, the largest wallet upgrade available in the original game.
#47 Who is the main villain of Kirby's Return to Dreamland?
Explanation
Magolor initially appears as an ally helping Kirby but is revealed as the true villain seeking the Master Crown's power in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
#48 The edutainment video game series character, Carmen Sandiego, is partially named after Brazilian actress, Carmen Miranda.
Explanation
Carmen Sandiego was indeed partially named after Carmen Miranda, the famous Brazilian samba singer and actress known for her fruit-laden hats and vibrant performances.
#49 What's the famous line Vaas says in "Far Cry 3"?
Explanation
Vaas's iconic monologue about insanity being 'doing the exact same fucking thing over and over again' became one of gaming's most memorable villain speeches.
#50 In the Super Mario Bros. series, what game is the "Carrot" power-up from?
Explanation
The Carrot power-up appears exclusively in Super Mario Land 2: The 6 Golden Coins, giving Mario bunny ears and the ability to glide and hover briefly.