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What was the best-selling Nintendo 64 game of all time?

What was the best-selling Nintendo 64 game of all time?

If we're talking home video consoles based purely on bits, it's hard to argue with the sheer computing power that was the N64. Well, if you're comparing it to the original 8-bit NES, at least. You have to give credit to Nintendo for always sticking to their guns. When everyone...

What year was Donkey Kong introduced to the world?

What year was Donkey Kong introduced to the world?

Every now and then I sit back, stare into the sky, and reflect on the fact that a giant ape wearing a tie somehow became a video game icon. Donkey Kong (who started as a villain, btw), has worked his way into the hearts of millions of gamers over decades...

What’s the name of the frog in Star Fox?

What’s the name of the frog in Star Fox?

If you don't remember Star Fox, first of all, shame on you and your family, and second of all, let me refresh your memory. Star Fox premiered on the Super Nintendo as the first game to use the Super FX chip. Yeah, that's right. Seriously, this chip pushed 3D graphics...

What game is the French restaurant in The Super Mario Bros. Movie named after?

What game is the French restaurant in The Super Mario Bros. Movie named after?

Look, there's definitely a trivia question (probably several) for the original, live-action Super Mario Bros. movie from 1993. But we're looking to get in on all that cash that the 2023 version, cleverly titled The Super Mario Bros. Movie, is generating. So, just to be clear, this question is about...

Which is NOT a villain in the first Mega Man?

Which is NOT a villain in the first Mega Man?

Also known as Rockman in Japan, Mega Man first came on the scene in 1987 for the NES in all of its multi-power glory. About 7,000 or so sequels later, Dr. Wily is still finding robots with very specific abilities that he can turn into killing machines to get...

What N64 game caused Nintendo to offer free gloves to prevent injuries?

What N64 game caused Nintendo to offer free gloves to prevent injuries?

There's something sort of satisfying about watching all those videos where people accidentally throw their Wii controller into their TV or punch something with a VR headset on. Although if I were a PR person for gaming companies in the videos, I would probably like it less. We've all had...

Which team was NOT playable in Tecmo Bowl?

Which team was NOT playable in Tecmo Bowl?

Tecmo Bowl is simultaneously the first football video game many of us played and the first true rage game. 90% of every play I made — of which there are only four to choose from to begin with — was either the other team getting a touchdown or me throwing an interception...