The Random Video Game Trivia Thread

[Flack]

What two games featured the character "Super Joe"?

[MarkMan]

Hrm... I don't know any other games that featured "Super Joe"... I know Top Secret/The Speed Rumbler he was in... and you had to rescue him in Bionic Commando...

[InsaneDavid]

Pepsiman!

Correct! +100 meseta.

[ShinobiMan]

Robocop? I'd buy that for a dollar...

CORRECT!!!

What was the name of the ill fated sequel to Cool Spot?

[Arkaign]

Spot goes Hollywood?

How many versions of Tetris are there? LOL

[InsaneDavid]

How many versions of Tetris are there? LOL

:roll: Well over a hundred, especially considering that EVERYONE that programs writes a Tetris clone at one time or another.

Fresh blood, (since I check this thread daily so the payout and response is prompy) 50 meseta since this is a really easy one:

What is the last unlockable fighter in Fighter's Megamix (Saturn)? Notice I said "what."

[Arkaign]

The Daytona car? :)

Were there any N64 Final Fantasy Games?

[InsaneDavid]

The Daytona car? :)

There were MANY cars in Daytona USA, it has a distinct name. Question continues.


Were there any N64 Final Fantasy Games?

Depends on what you consider a game. Before the release of Final Fantasy VII, Silicon Graphics had a tech demo of a "Final Fantasy" game proof of concept. At the same time there was yet another proof of concept "Final Fantasy" demo running on the N64 core hardware. Both of these were to show what a next generation (at the time) Final Fantasy game might look like.

Of course nothing more ever happened due to the limitations of the cartridge medium and Square wanting to develop some stuff with Sony, so Final Fantasy VII ended up being released on the PlayStation, looking VERY different from the proof of technology demos developed for the N64.

Sufficient enough answer?

[Arkaign]

The Hornet one :)

Yes that's way more than sufficient, it was sort of a trick question anyway :eek 2:

What was the Japanese name for the US/EU SMB2?

[§ Gideon §]

Super Mario Bros, American Edition.

Name the author of the 2004 book Power Up: How Japanese Video Games Gave the World a Second Life.
Name 3 games in which the Sun fights the player.
Who is hotter, Kimberly or Daphne?

[hegyak]

Name 3 games in which the Sun fights the player.

The sun is in magical drop 2 and 3. The sun also attacks the player in SMB 3. The sun can caused heat stoke in earthbound when you in the desert. Do I win?

[chrisbid]

What was the Japanese name for the US/EU SMB2?

Super Mario USA

[Flack]

What two games featured the character "Super Joe"?

Since my question got skipped I'll just tell you all the answer. You actually control Super Joe in three arcade games:

Commando
Bionic Commando
Speed Rumbler

In the arcade version of Bionic Commando, you play as Super Joe. In the NES version of Bionic Commando, you play a soldier sent to rescue Super Joe. That might make a good trivia question some other day. :)

[Porksta]

Name the author of the 2004 book Power Up: How Japanese Video Games Gave the World a Second Life.

Chris Kohler

[§ Gideon §]

:monkey:

[§ Gideon §]

Name 3 games in which the Sun fights the player.

The sun is in magical drop 2 and 3. The sun also attacks the player in SMB 3. The sun can caused heat stoke in earthbound when you in the desert. Do I win?
Nice! Creative thinking.

Chris Kohler is also correct. I guess you two earned prizes. More questions!

[MarkMan]

What two games featured the character "Super Joe"?

Since my question got skipped I'll just tell you all the answer. You actually control Super Joe in three arcade games:

Commando
Bionic Commando
Speed Rumbler

In the arcade version of Bionic Commando, you play as Super Joe. In the NES version of Bionic Commando, you play a soldier sent to rescue Super Joe. That might make a good trivia question some other day. :)

I answered yours up above!

[§ Gideon §]

What game is my avatar from?
Name 10 games that feature mine carts--excluding games in the same series. (This is harder than it sounds; at least, it was for me.)
Numerous treasures found in "The Great Cave Offensive" of Kirby Super Star can be interpreted as throw-backs to other video games. Name 6 (making sure to mention which game they came from). If you've completed the game, this one's a cinch.

[Flack]

Name 10 games that feature mine carts--excluding games in the same series. (This is harder than it sounds; at least, it was for me.)

This was tough. I got the first 10 after racking my brain. I used Google to come up with the 2nd 10.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Donkey Kong Country
Crash Bandicoot - Wrath of Cortex
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Mayhem
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath
Super Bagman
Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
Resident Evil 4
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Pac-Man World: 20th Anniversary

Duck Tales
Cookie and Cream
Kirby Super Star
Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
TimeSplitters
Skies of Arcadia
Frogger Beyond
Tomba! 2
Duke Nukem Forever
Viewtiful Joe 2

[hegyak]

Virtua racing and all the other vitua games for the model 1 hardware used the special 3D chip. Sega went to whom to get this special chip made and who did this company help before sega back in the 1960's? Both answers please.

[Slimedog]

What game is my avatar from?
Name 10 games that feature mine carts--excluding games in the same series. (This is harder than it sounds; at least, it was for me.)
Numerous treasures found in "The Great Cave Offensive" of Kirby Super Star can be interpreted as throw-backs to other video games. Name 6 (making sure to mention which game they came from). If you've completed the game, this one's a cinch.

Is that bird from Carnival?

[§ Gideon §]

Correct and correct! I know you don't need meseta, Flack, but your skill deserves the prize anyway.

[Porksta]

Virtua racing and all the other vitua games for the model 1 hardware used the special 3D chip. Sega went to whom to get this special chip made and who did this company help before sega back in the 1960's? Both answers please.

Was it Majesco?

[§ Gideon §]

This is getting pretty fun. I've got two more Q's.

Name 4 games in which you can cook, excluding games in the same series.
What was the first show that aired on G4?

[InsaneDavid]

The Hornet one :)

Correct, the Hornet. +50 meseta




What two games featured the character "Super Joe"?

Since my question got skipped I'll just tell you all the answer. You actually control Super Joe in three arcade games:

Commando
Bionic Commando
Speed Rumbler

In the arcade version of Bionic Commando, you play as Super Joe. In the NES version of Bionic Commando, you play a soldier sent to rescue Super Joe. That might make a good trivia question some other day. :)

I answered yours up above!

Yeah, PLEASE make sure to check the thread for answers to your questions, MarkMan had the correct answer a LONG time ago.

[§ Gideon §]

Oh, and look what I just remembered (http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=52497[/url). LOL Only on DP!

[InsaneDavid]

This is getting pretty fun. I've got two more Q's.

Name 4 games in which you can cook, excluding games in the same series.

The Sims
Harvest Moon
EyeToy Play 2
Yoshinoya Beef Bowl
I'll also throw in Kitchen Stadium (the Iron Chef game for the Saturn)


What was the first show that aired on G4?

Doesn't matter, they all suck. LOL

[alm0stfinished]

the first thing to air on g4 was the pong marathon.

[§ Gideon §]

The Sims
Harvest Moon
EyeToy Play 2
Yoshinoya Beef Bowl
I'll also throw in Kitchen Stadium (the Iron Chef game for the Saturn)

the first thing to air on g4 was the pong marathon.

Doesn't matter, they all suck. LOL
Correct and correct and correct! Impressive, both of you. The pong marathon was an entire week, right? It coincided with an important anniversary. Anyway, prizes are +30 and +30. I've got to start rationing, sorry. My questions will not cease.

Level 2 Q, 50 pts.: Name 5 videogame product placements that occurred before 1990 in North America.
Level 2 Q, 50 pts. (carried over from previous post): Numerous treasures found in "The Great Cave Offensive" of Kirby Super Star can be interpreted as throw-backs to other video games. Name 6 (making sure to mention which game they came from). If you've completed the game, this one's a cinch.
Level 1 Q, 30 pts.: What are the origins of Capcom's name?

Questions die when they start to smell bad and I reveal the answer.

[heyricochet]

Level 1 Q, 30 pts.: What are the origins of Capcom's name?[/list]

Capsule computers

[§ Gideon §]

Good! A lot of people mistakenly believe it's a concatenation of Captain Commando. You are exceptional.

[Avatard]

video game product placements? explain.

The Great Cave Offensive treasures:
Whip - Castlevania
Screw Ball - Screw Attack from Metroid
Zebra Mask - SMB2
Brass Knuckles - RCR
Falcon Helmet - F-Zero
Turtle Shell - Mario
Katana - FF or any other game in existance
Tire - Pro Am Racing perhaps?
Pegass Wing - Kid Icarus
Raccoon Doll - Mario 3
Triforce - Legend of Zelda

and many many more. Fun game. Can you get a version of this or Kirby's Allstars on GBA?

[hegyak]

hegyak said:
Virtua racing and all the other vitua games for the model 1 hardware used the special 3D chip. Sega went to whom to get this special chip made and who did this company help before sega back in the 1960's? Both answers please.


Was it Majesco?

No. Majesco is a reseler of sega goods but it was not around in the 1960's I belive. This company is older then that. Also no one seems to know who this company helped in the 1960's. A hint, This organization that was helped made world history.

[§ Gideon §]

Well-played, Avatard! Interestingly, you did not mention an item that stands out strongly in my mind: the bandana. It's surprising to see a Contra reference in such a colorful, happy game. Treasure for you.

I believe the SNES is the only place to experience The Great Cave Offensive. As for Kirby Allstars, if you mean Kirby Super Star, then no. That's SNES-only also.

And the product placements should be in videogames, not videogames being product placements (such as SMB3 in The Wizard). I hope that answers your question... Heck, I take that back. If you can do the other way around, I'd be way impressed.

[InsaneDavid]

Level 2 Q, 50 pts.: Name 5 videogame product placements that occurred before 1990 in North America.

Alright, let's see...

Jackal and Contra were advertised in Blades of Steel during intermission (game ads in a game - there's two product placements).
Ocean Pacific clothing, Kawasaki motorbikes, Santa Cruz Skateboards, Casio watches, etc. in California Games - heck you could pull more than five from that one game alone.

[InsaneDavid]

Wow look, the thread is dead again.

Here's a 50 meseta toss up to get it moving once more!

In Cyber Troopers VirtualOn, the virtualoid Fei-Yen was based so heavily on an anime / manga character that Sega actually ended up reworking the Fei-Yen stage background music because it originally sounded too much alike the theme from the series that the anime character appears in. (even Sega feared getting sued) What anime / manga character was Fei-Yen based upon?

[ShinobiMan]

Gundam ? ? ?

And I am surprised to see this thread alive and well. Looks to be a good read.

[InsaneDavid]

Gundam ? ? ?

Nope, question continues. Think about what Fei-Yen's stage is called, should make it even easier. ;)

[MarkMan]

Sailor Moon. :)

[InsaneDavid]

Sailor Moon. :)

Correct, +50 meseta.

Thread is open, please ONE person post a question and a bounty.

[Gapporin]

Heh, I was wanting to bump up this thread awhile back, but never thought of the right question...

Anyways, for 1000 meseta: What does the title of the Genesis game "El Viento" translate to in English?

[alm0stfinished]

the wind.

[Gapporin]

A winner is you!

Another 1000 meseta question: Kotaro Hayashida was a prevalent director/planner in the mid-80's for Sega, creating the Alex Kidd character among other things. What assumed name did he use during that time?

[alm0stfinished]

Ossale Kohta?

[Gapporin]

He's on fire!

That's all the questions from me for now.

[hegyak]

Sega went to General Electric Aerospace (who made the first 3D simulators for NASA in the 1960s) in 1991-92 for assistance to develop a CG platform architecture for their new experimental 3D system, which later became known as the Sega Model 1 hardware. - Source, Mame history file

Everyone thinks that Daytona USA was devloped by AM2 but it was not, just who made the greatest money maker for arcades to date?

One other question, Virtua Formula used an additional Model 1 board to power the commentator screen. What was the commentator's name?

[InsaneDavid]

One other question, Virtua Formula used an additional Model 1 board to power the commentator screen. What was the commentator's name?

Ahh, Virtua Racing's big brother. Anyway, the answer is Virt McPolygon.

[hegyak]

Yes it was Virt McPolygon. Pengo was one of Sega's old arcade games. That charcter makes a cameo in what dreamcast game?

[Queen Of The Felines]

For 1000 Meseta:

In the original arcade version of Rampage, the last level takes place in Homewood, Illinois. What's so special about this real-life town that made it be included in the game?

Kristine

[alm0stfinished]

For 1000 Meseta:

In the original arcade version of Rampage, the last level takes place in Homewood, Illinois. What's so special about this real-life town that made it be included in the game?

Kristine

the creator was from that town.

[InsaneDavid]

Yes it was Virt McPolygon. Pengo was one of Sega's old arcade games. That charcter makes a cameo in what dreamcast game?

It's a stretch but I'll say the unreleased Propeller Arena since one of the planes was called "Pengo Jets."

[devilman]

I don't have much in the way of Meseta to donate so here's a question for fun - 'Under Logic' from Streets of Rage II sounds like what song?

[hegyak]

Pengo Jets was the team but yes that is correct.

[InsaneDavid]

Pengo Jets was the team but yes that is correct.

LOL I freaking love the final release beta of Propeller Arena, it needs to be ported to the PS2 as a budget release someday.

[InsaneDavid]

Enough of these nonexistant or baby sized bounties. :roll:

500 meseta question...

What is the only first party US released Sega Saturn controller to feature true arcade microswitches?

[MarkMan]

The SS Arcade Racer steering wheel!!

[InsaneDavid]

The SS Arcade Racer steering wheel!!

Correct! The butterfly shift paddles are microswitched. +500 meseta.

[Vectorman0]

What's the only US system to have English spine cards/OBIs included with its games? (I'm pretty sure there is only one)

[Gapporin]

The Neo-Geo?

If I'm right, here's my 1000 meseta question:

Yasunori Mitsuda was the original composer of Chrono Trigger, and did compose most of the game's music. However, he was unable to finish it, and Nobuo Uematsu was called to compose the last few remaining songs in the game. Why was Mitsuda unable to finish composing the game?

[alm0stfinished]

The Neo-Geo?

If I'm right, here's my 1000 meseta question:

Yasunori Mitsuda was the original composer of Chrono Trigger, and did compose most of the game's music. However, he was unable to finish it, and Nobuo Uematsu was called to compose the last few remaining songs in the game. Why was Mitsuda unable to finish composing the game?

Mitsuda developed bad stomach uscers

[Gapporin]

That's right! You're making a killing at this. :P

[Vectorman0]

The Neo-Geo?

If I'm right, here's my 1000 meseta question:

Yasunori Mitsuda was the original composer of Chrono Trigger, and did compose most of the game's music. However, he was unable to finish it, and Nobuo Uematsu was called to compose the last few remaining songs in the game. Why was Mitsuda unable to finish composing the game?
I'm not sure which neo you were refering to, but yes it was the Neo-Geo CD.

[rbudrick]

According to an issue of Nintendo Power, what is videogamedom's favorite plumbers' last name?

-Rob

[Scoots]

wasn't his last name "mario" according to the movie? not sure what NP says about it.

[rbudrick]

NP didn't say anything about the movie in the said issue, as it was an answer to a reader's mailed question concerning their last name, but yeah.

Mario Mario and Luigi Mario. I wonder if they were related to Galileo Galilei...he was Italian, right? ;)

-Rob

[InsaneDavid]

2000 meseta question...

In the Weird Al Yankovic song "Wanna B Ur Lovr" recognizable background sound effects are sampled from two Atari 2600 games. You must tell me what two games the sounds are from, as well as what event in each game causes that particular sound to be played.

[InsaneDavid]

Raised the bounty on the current question to 2000 meseta, bumping thead.

[almostgotthemall]

2000 meseta question...

In the Weird Al Yankovic song "Wanna B Ur Lovr" recognizable background sound effects are sampled from two Atari 2600 games. You must tell me what two games the sounds are from, as well as what event in each game causes that particular sound to be played.


Donkey Kong : the sound of Mario running then jumping and scoring.

Pac-Man : the sound of Pac-Man eating ghosts.

[InsaneDavid]

2000 meseta question...

In the Weird Al Yankovic song "Wanna B Ur Lovr" recognizable background sound effects are sampled from two Atari 2600 games. You must tell me what two games the sounds are from, as well as what event in each game causes that particular sound to be played.


Donkey Kong : the sound of Mario running then jumping and scoring.

Pac-Man : the sound of Pac-Man eating ghosts.

Correct, +2000 meseta. Now open for a new question.

[Gapporin]

Sega composer Tokuhiko Uwabo went under at least 4 different assumed names on different games while working there. For each correct name given, 500 meseta will be added to your account.

[MarkMan]

Bo.
Mr. Bo.
Noah Toku.
Hairy Uwa .
T. Uwabo.

[Gapporin]

Bo.
Mr. Bo.
Noah Toku.
Hairy Uwa .
T. Uwabo.

That's it! 2000 meseta to you, good sir. (I don't recall seeing Mr. Bo used anywhere, but feel free to show me otherwise.)

[Flack]

While listening to the classic Buckner and Garcia Pac-Man Fever album last night, I noticed an obvious mistake in the lyrics in first verse of "Do the Donkey Kong". Can you tell me what it is?

[MarkMan]

That's it! 2000 meseta to you, good sir. (I don't recall seeing Mr. Bo used anywhere, but feel free to show me otherwise.)

Thank you kind sir... I believe he used Mr. Bo for the Phantasy Star series.

[InsaneDavid]

While listening to the classic Buckner and Garcia Pac-Man Fever album last night, I noticed an obvious mistake in the lyrics in first verse of "Do the Donkey Kong". Can you tell me what it is?

"Open the umbrella up and answer the phone"

That's a purse, not a phone.