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1980’s Video Games (Dorky Round)

1

When he first debuted, what character was known as "Jumpman?"
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Mario. He first appeared in the arcade game "Donkey Kong"

2

In the sequel to Donkey Kong, players take on the role of what titular character?
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Donkey Kong, Jr.

3

What Atari video game undersold so badly, that millions of cartridges were crushed and buried in New Mexico?
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E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

4

The Nintendo Entertainment System or NES, was originally known by what name?
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The Famicom
(short for Family Computer)

5

What is the highest grossing video game of all time?
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Pac-Man.
Since being released in 1980, it has earned an estimated $2.5 billion.

6

Created by animator Don Bluth, what laserdisc-based arcade game was released in 1983?
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Dragon's Lair.
The animator's company would also release Dragon's Lair II and Space Ace using similar technology.

7

What racing game welcomed players with digitized speech, telling them to "prepare to qualify?"
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Pole Position

8

In what 1985 NES game would trek all over Hyrule questing for the Triforce?
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The Legend of Zelda

9

What trackball-based arcade game had players shooting mushrooms, scorpions, spiders, and fleas?
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Centipede

10

What 1987 RPG followed the adventures of The Light Warriors?
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Final Fantasy

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