Quiz on Shigeru Miyamoto and Nintendo

Who is Shigeru Miyamoto known for creating?

• Sonic the Hedgehog

• Donkey Kong

• Pac-Man

• Tomb Raider

What was Miyamoto's first assignment at Nintendo?

• Design a new console

• Create a new character

• Design a replacement for Radar Scope

• Develop a mobile game

Why was Shigeru Miyamoto asked to design a replacement to Radar Scope?

• It didn't sell well in America.

• The graphics were outdated.

• People didn't like the storyline.

• It was too expensive

What was the original name of the character who became Mario?

• Mr. Video

• Mr. Game

• Mr. Play

• Mr. Console

What was a key factor in the success of games like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda?

• Advanced graphics

• Storytelling

• Multiplayer options

• Online connectivity

What were Nintendo's innovation in video game controllers?

• First use of the analogue stick

• Motion control

• Classic setup of directional pad and buttons

• Shoulder buttons

What was the first game Nintendo made for a controller it didn’t design?

• Super Mario Odyssey

• Super Mario Run

• Super Mario Galaxy

• Super Mario Party

What is Miyamoto’s design philosophy?

• Create complex games

• Make fun games that everybody can play

• Focus on graphics

• Develop only for consoles

What was the impact of home computers on the video game market in 1981?

• Increased demand for arcade games

• Decreased interest in video games

• Questioning the need for separate gaming devices

• Boosted console sales

What did Shigeru Miyamoto want to be when he grew up?

• A games Designer

• An industrial designer

• A Manga Artist