Mentium '25 - Video Games

1. The next sequel of the GTA series, GTA VI, is set to be released on 26^th of May, 2026. The game features two main protagonists. Name the male protagonist.

• Michael

• Jason

• Trevor

• Carl

2. Minecraft is an interactive and creative game that had been viral since 2012. Currently it is the most selling video game of all time. Which gaming company developed Minecraft?

3. Developed in 1958 by William Higinbotham, this game is reputed as the first ever video game to be made. Using an oscilloscope, this game simulates the game of tennis. Name this video game.

• Pong

• Play Tennis

• Tennis for Two

• Tennis Legends

4. Assassin’s Creed is a game series entwined around fiction, history and action developed by Ubisoft. It mainly showcases the conflict between assassins and templars. Players typically participate in these historical events through the memory of a past ancestor. Name the fictional device utilized for this.

• Animus

• Nexus

• SyncDNA

• Synex

5. Olympic games are officially set to incorporate E-sports through “Olympics Esports Games”. The first edition will be held in 2027 and it will feature virtual sports and video games (Eg:- NBA 2K). Which country will host the inaugural Olympics Esports in 2027?

• USA

• Greece

• France

• Saudi Arabia

6. Created by Shigeru Miyamoto, Mario is a character loved by gamers for being a main character of the game ‘Mario’ along his brother ‘Luigi’. Mario was first featured in Donkey Kong in 1981. What is the game company which uses Mario as their mascot?

7. PlayStation is a major video game console, currently considered the most powerful. In which year was PlayStation 1 released?

• 1995

• 1954

• 1994

• 1986

8. This video game, developed by team ASOBI, features a miniature robot’s quest to defeat an alien enemy named Space Bully Nebulax. Name the Game of the Year 2024.

9. Known for its sharp graphics, this video game series developed by Rockstar games features a western themed action packed open world experience. First game of this series which is named ‘Red Dead Revolver’ released in 2004 is still reputed due to its graphics. Name this video game series.

• Call of Juarez

• Red Dead

• Gun

• Wild West Chronicles

10. Arcane, a trending Netflix series, released its second season on November 9, 2024. The series is based on a multiplayer online battle arena game, developed by Riot Games. On which video game is Arcane based?

• Dota 2

• Valorant

• Overwatch

• League of Legends