26 Video Game Trivia Nuggets from Pop Culture History
People that have never played videos games are often under the impression that one can simply hit pause on a game and continue later. This is true sometimes, but more often than not, it is literally impossible! Online games with other players cannot simply be stopped out of nowhere, but mostly, the issue lies in the momentum. Sure, you can technically pause Shadow of the Colossus while you're scaling a giant to find its weak spot, but it's hard to get back into the flow of things later.
But some things are worth pausing for; namely, interesting gaming facts that expand your knowledge and sharpen your mind.
Monkey Island
Video Games in China
Honestly, this should be standard everywhere.
TLOZ
All you have to do now is go on Reddit or watch a playthrough on YouTube…
Little Mac
Pepsi Invaders
Ashly Burch
Jack Black
Source: Game Rant
Sony & Nintendo
Source: 22 Amazing, Now-You-Know Things That Happened In The 1990s
Donkey Kong
To think, in an alternate timeline, Popeye might be your go-to in Super Smash Bros.
Women Gamers
Source: Stereotypes That Are Proven Baloney (That People Still Believe)
Spacewar
Paper Mario
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Bird Pokemon
Ah, yes, Charizard, my favorite type of bird.
Geometry Wars
Source: 29 Video Game Features With Just Bonkers Backstories
Super Mario Bros. 2
Mortal Kombat
Dr. Mario
Super Smash Bros.
Notre Dame
This is truly one of the most wholesome uses of video technology that I've ever seen.
Source: Engadget
Surgery
Vin Diesel
That is a surprisingly high score!
Nintendo
Technically, the Eiffel Tower is 5 months older as it was completed in March of 1889 and Nintendo Koppai was opened in September. That makes the Eiffel Tower a Pisces and Nintendo a Libra, by the way.