What Do You Know About The Gaming Company, Nintendo?

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What Do You Know About The Gaming Company, Nintendo? - Quiz

They make some pretty great games and consoles (Switch it up) and we would love to know what you know about it. You catch our drift?

Questions and Answers

1.

Nintendo to your knowledge is located where?
- A.
  
  Japan
- B.
  
  America
- C.
  
  China
- D.
  
  Korea
Correct Answer
A. Japan

Explanation
Nintendo is located in Japan. This is a well-known fact as Nintendo is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics and video game company. It was founded in Kyoto, Japan in 1889 and has its headquarters in Kyoto as well. Nintendo is famous for creating iconic video game franchises such as Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Pokémon, among others. Its strong presence and influence in the gaming industry make it synonymous with Japanese gaming culture.

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2.

This is one of their console exclusives?
- A.
  
  Gears of War
- B.
  
  Super Mario
- C.
  
  God of War
- D.
  
  Uncharted
Correct Answer
B. Super Mario

Explanation
Super Mario is the correct answer because it is a console exclusive game. It is only available on Nintendo consoles and is not available on any other gaming platforms such as Xbox or PlayStation. Gears of War, God of War, and Uncharted are also popular console exclusives, but Super Mario is the only option listed that is exclusively available on Nintendo consoles.

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3.

On which day was the company founded?
- A.
  
  15, June
- B.
  
  23, September
- C.
  
  30, April
- D.
  
  5, December
Correct Answer
B. 23, September

Explanation
The company was founded on September 23rd.

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4.

Which year do you think it was founded?
- A.
  
  1990
- B.
  
  1888
- C.
  
  1889
- D.
  
  1992
Correct Answer
C. 1889

Explanation
The correct answer is 1889. This is the only option that falls within the range of possible founding years given in the question. The other options, 1990, 1888, and 1992, are all outside of this range and therefore cannot be the correct answer.

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5.

When did Nintendo jump into gaming?
- A.
  
  1970s
- B.
  
  1950s
- C.
  
  1960s
- D.
  
  1980s
Correct Answer
A. 1970s

Explanation
Nintendo jumped into gaming in the 1970s. This can be inferred from the given options where the 1970s is the only decade mentioned. It is well-known that Nintendo started its journey in the gaming industry during this time period, specifically in 1977 with the release of the Color TV-Game series.

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6.

Like that, how many years has it been since they were founded?
- A.
  
  128
- B.
  
  108
- C.
  
  109
- D.
  
  114
Correct Answer
A. 128

Explanation
The correct answer is 128. This implies that it has been 128 years since the organization or entity in question was founded.

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7.

Who was it that founded Nintendo?
- A.
  
  Fusajiro Yamauchi
- B.
  
  Kurosawa Haitachi
- C.
  
  Sai Nakeda
- D.
  
  Yiro Kenshin
Correct Answer
A. Fusajiro Yamauchi

Explanation
Fusajiro Yamauchi is the correct answer because he is the founder of Nintendo. He established the company in 1889 as a playing card company called Nintendo Koppai. Yamauchi's vision and leadership laid the foundation for Nintendo's success and transformation into one of the world's leading video game companies. His entrepreneurial spirit and innovation continue to shape the company's legacy.

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8.

They own one of the following games too?
- A.
  
  Call of Duty
- B.
  
  Ghost Rider
- C.
  
  Legend of Zelda
- D.
  
  Fifa
Correct Answer
C. Legend of Zelda

Explanation
The given question is asking about which game the person owns in addition to the others listed. The correct answer, "Legend of Zelda," suggests that the person owns Call of Duty, Ghost Rider, and Fifa, but also has Legend of Zelda in their collection.

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9.

When was the first Nintendo console released?
- A.
  
  1999
- B.
  
  1988
- C.
  
  1989
- D.
  
  1977
Correct Answer
D. 1977

Explanation
The correct answer is 1977. This was the year when the first Nintendo console was released.

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10.

When was NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) released in North America?
- A.
  
  1980
- B.
  
  1985
- C.
  
  1987
- D.
  
  1989
Correct Answer
B. 1985

Explanation
The correct answer is 1985. The NES was released in North America in 1985. This gaming console was a major success and played a significant role in revitalizing the video game industry after the crash in 1983. It introduced popular games like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda, and became a cultural phenomenon, setting the stage for the future of gaming.

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