Posts tagged with Video Games

What's the family name of the heroes in "Castlevania"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 18, 2025

"Castlevania" has been sending vampire hunters to face down Dracula century after century. Which legendary clan has been keeping the night safe all these years?

How many Pokémon are in the first generation?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 6, 2025

When "Pokémon Red and Blue" launched, kids everywhere dreamed of catching every single monster in the game. How many Pokémon were actually in the original games?

What kind of animal is Tails in "Sonic the Hedgehog"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 23, 2024

When SEGA needed a sidekick for Sonic in 1992, they created Tails, a character who could keep up with the blue blur's incredible speed. What kind of animal is this high-flying companion?

Which of these isn't a ghost in Pac-Man?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 21, 2024

When "Pac-Man" burst onto the arcade scene in 1980, its four colorful ghost characters became instant icons. But which of these supposed spectres never actually haunted Pac-Man's maze?

What is the best-selling arcade game of all time?

By Jesse Lennox | December 10, 2024

Arcade games might not sound like a big deal to kids today, but we were paying a quarter for maybe 60 seconds of game time, and that was if you were good. Which of these quarter-munchers racked up the most sales of all time?

What was the first video game played in space?

By Jesse Lennox | December 3, 2024

It’s wild to think that we sent people into space before video games were really a thing. What was the first video game played among the stars?

Which video game character was the first to get a Macy's Parade balloon?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 28, 2024

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a national tradition, sending massive balloons floating above Manhattan. Which gaming icon was the first to take flight in the parade?

Which game led to the creation of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 23, 2024

One controversial fighting game forced the entire industry to change. Which video game caused congressional hearings and led the industry to create the ESRB to avoid government regulation?

How many levels were in the original "Super Mario Bros."?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 19, 2024

What started as a simple idea - run from left to right, stomp on enemies - became the blueprint for platform games when "Super Mario Bros". hit living rooms in 1985. How many levels did this game have?

What year did Nintendo release the original Game Boy?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 9, 2024

Nintendo's Game Boy made gaming truly personal - a revolution in your pocket. So when did this handheld phenomenon begin?

What was the first home video game console to use CD-ROMs?

By Nerdy Trivia | October 30, 2024

It's hard to imagine gaming was once dominated by plastic cartridges. Which console was the first to make the leap to CD-ROMs?

Who was Mario's first girlfriend?

By Nerdy Trivia | October 21, 2024

Before he became the icon we know today, Mario had his first brush with romance in an unexpected place. No, not a cozy Italian restaurant or a go-kart race, but somewhere a bit more... vertical. Who was Mario's first girlfriend?

What game was featured on the cover of the first Nintendo Power?

By Nerdy Trivia | October 4, 2024

The first issue of Nintendo Power has become an iconic piece of video game history, but how many of us out there remember what game was given the honor of gracing the cover?

What was the first product Sony ever produced?

By Nerdy Trivia | September 18, 2024

In 2023, Sony made over $23 billion in revenue, and currently employs over 113,000 people all over the world. Yet it has humble beginnings. What was the first thing Sony ever sold?

What game saw sales jump in the ‘80s when it created a moral panic?

By Nerdy Trivia | September 18, 2024

The best way to make kids interested in something is to make it sound dangerous. Back in the ‘80s, parents would get in an outrage about any new thing that came out. One game in particular really caused a stir, but in the end the fervor only served to boost sales.