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17 Iconic Video Game Characters and Their Origins

How well do you recognize the characters that have shaped the gaming world? Dive into the backstories of legendary video game icons and uncover the secrets behind their creation. These characters aren’t just pixels on a screen; they are the heart and soul of the gaming narratives that capture our imaginations.

Explore the creativity and innovation that brought these characters to life, each with their unique journey and development. From early game mascots to modern heroes, their stories continue to evolve, reflecting cultural changes and advancements in technology.

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Which character did NOT appear in the game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?

Donatello

Donatello

Michelangelo

Michelangelo

Leonardo

Leonardo

Raphael

Raphael

The character ‘Bowser’ is the primary antagonist of what series?

Super Smash Bros.

Super Smash Bros.

Zelda

Zelda

Metroid Prime

Metroid Prime

Mario

Mario

Where did the name ‘Mario’ For the Nintendo franchise come?

American Nintendo Exec

American Nintendo Exec

Italian President

Italian President

Inventor’s Son

Inventor’s Son

Friend of the Producer

Friend of the Producer

What was the video game character Mario’s original profession?

Police Officer

Police Officer

Carpenter

Carpenter

High Jumper

High Jumper

Clown

Clown

What is the other name of the villain Dr. Robotnik?

Moustache McGee

Moustache McGee

Dr. Moustache

Dr. Moustache

Dr. Eggman

Dr. Eggman

Dr. Roosevelt

Dr. Roosevelt

Which video game character races through the Mushroom Kingdom?

Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong

Super Mario

Super Mario

Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog

Pac-Man

Pac-Man

Which games character had a sidekick called Tails?

Sonic

Sonic

Jetset Willy

Jetset Willy

Dizzy

Dizzy

Lara Croft

Lara Croft

What was ‘Mario’ first known as in ‘Donkey Kong’?

Luigi

Luigi

Jumpman

Jumpman

Redman

Redman

Fatman

Fatman

In the ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ video games, how many tails does Tails the fox have?

One

One

Four

Four

Three

Three

Two

Two

Which huge console games contains Chaos Emeralds?

Sonic The Hedgehog

Sonic The Hedgehog

Halo

Halo

Mario Bros

Mario Bros

Grand Theft Auto

Grand Theft Auto

What plant can heal his fellow fighters in ‘Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare’?

Sunflower

Sunflower

Chomper

Chomper

Pea Shooter

Pea Shooter

Cactus

Cactus

Clara goes by what DedSec hacker name in ‘Watch Dogs’?

Badboy69

Badboy69

Badboy85

Badboy85

Badboy17

Badboy17

Badboy27

Badboy27

Originally ‘Mario’ first appeared in?

Super Mario Bros

Super Mario Bros

Wario

Wario

Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong

Mario Tennis

Mario Tennis

What video game character eats power pellets that allow him to gobble up ghosts?

Pac-Man

Pac-Man

Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong

Luigi

Luigi

Mario

Mario

Dhaslim is a character in which game?

Sonic The Hedgehog

Sonic The Hedgehog

Super Mario Bros

Super Mario Bros

Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat

Street Fighter

Street Fighter

Which of these became the first video game sex symbol during the 1990s?

Super Mario

Super Mario

Pac-Man

Pac-Man

Lara Croft

Lara Croft

Sonic The Hedgehog

Sonic The Hedgehog

What video game character made a cameo appearance in the movie ‘Tron’?

Pac-Man

Pac-Man

Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong

Mario

Mario

Duke Nukem

Duke Nukem

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