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Damn_Underscore 05/21/19 8:06:11 PM #1:	Sports categories too, but video game categories are worse. They will only ask questions about the most popular things in gaming. --- Shenmue II = best game of all time Shenmue = 2nd best game of all time <cite>Damn_Underscore posted [p:922201217] in Why are vi... [t:77731429]...</cite> <quote>Sports categories too, but video game categories are worse. They will only ask questions about the most popular things in gaming.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Zikten 05/21/19 8:11:26 PM #3:	because to us the answer is obvious as hell. to normal people it's hard <cite>Zikten posted [p:922201443] in Why are vi... [t:77731429]...</cite> <quote>because to us the answer is obvious as hell. to normal people it's hard</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RoboLaserGandhi 05/21/19 8:12:02 PM #4:	who is DANKEY KANG?? <cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted [p:922201458] in Why are vi... [t:77731429]...</cite> <quote>who is DANKEY KANG??</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheDarkCircle 05/21/19 8:13:03 PM #5:	RoboLaserGandhi posted... who is DANKEY KANG?? <cite>TheDarkCircle posted [p:922201500] in Why are vi... [t:77731429]...</cite> <quote><cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted...</cite> <quote>who is DANKEY KANG??</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EverDownward 05/21/19 8:16:27 PM #6:	This Nintendo mascot, introduced in 1981, would go on to star in his own Super series and help bring about the end of the video game crash and turn the industry around. --- "And you can't tell me what my spirit tells me isn't true, can you?" <cite>EverDownward posted [p:922201630] in Why are vi... [t:77731429]...</cite> <quote>This Nintendo mascot, introduced in 1981, would go on to star in his own Super series and help bring about the end of the video game crash and turn the industry around.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mooreandrew58 05/21/19 8:17:51 PM #7:	EverDownward posted... This Nintendo mascot, introduced in 1981, would go on to star in his own Super series and help bring about the end of the video game crash and turn the industry around. I could see younger people not knowimg that. And people of a older gen where video games where not a thing. Not positive but ive heard they are given all the info before a show they just have to memorize it. Like given info to study then the game is the test. --- Cid- "looks like that overgrown lobster just got served!" Bartz-"with cheese biscuts AND mashed potatoes!" <cite>mooreandrew58 posted [p:922201690] in Why are vi... [t:77731429]...</cite> <quote><cite>EverDownward posted...</cite> <quote>This Nintendo mascot, introduced in 1981, would go on to star in his own Super series and help bring about the end of the video game crash and turn the industry around.</quote> I could see younger people not knowimg that. And people of a older gen where video games where not a thing. Not positive but ive heard they are given all the info before a show they just have to memorize it. Like given info to study then the game is the test.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DirkDiggles 05/21/19 8:18:34 PM #8:	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5NbCOCGQ_Q" data-time=" lol --- https://imgtc.com/i/5CTKeaL.jpg https://imgtc.com/i/G9w39yE.gif <cite>DirkDiggles posted [p:922201724] in Why are vi... [t:77731429]...</cite> <quote> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5NbCOCGQ_Q" data-time=" lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 05/21/19 8:18:56 PM #9:	This Sony franchise character is known for his massive anger issues, and a quest of vengeance against the Greek gods <cite>Zikten posted [p:922201733] in Why are vi... [t:77731429]...</cite> <quote>This Sony franchise character is known for his massive anger issues, and a quest of vengeance against the Greek gods</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DirkDiggles 05/21/19 8:19:02 PM #10:	EverDownward posted... This Nintendo mascot, introduced in 1981, would go on to star in his own Super series and help bring about the end of the video game crash and turn the industry around. RoboLaserGandhi posted... who is DANKEY KANG?? --- https://imgtc.com/i/5CTKeaL.jpg https://imgtc.com/i/G9w39yE.gif <cite>DirkDiggles posted [p:922201736] in Why are vi... [t:77731429]...</cite> <quote><cite>EverDownward posted...</cite> <quote>This Nintendo mascot, introduced in 1981, would go on to star in his own Super series and help bring about the end of the video game crash and turn the industry around.</quote> <cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted...</cite> <quote>who is DANKEY KANG??</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DirkDiggles 05/21/19 8:19:38 PM #11:	Zikten posted... This Sony franchise character is known for his massive anger issues, and a quest of vengeance against the Greek gods Who is Master Chef? --- https://imgtc.com/i/5CTKeaL.jpg https://imgtc.com/i/G9w39yE.gif <cite>DirkDiggles posted [p:922201752] in Why are vi... [t:77731429]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zikten posted...</cite> <quote>This Sony franchise character is known for his massive anger issues, and a quest of vengeance against the Greek gods</quote> Who is Master Chef?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tsukasa1891 05/21/19 8:20:50 PM #12:	EverDownward posted... This Nintendo mascot, introduced in 1981, would go on to star in his own Super series and help bring about the end of the video game crash and turn the industry around. What is pikachu? <cite>Tsukasa1891 posted [p:922201795] in Why are vi... [t:77731429]...</cite> <quote><cite>EverDownward posted...</cite> <quote>This Nintendo mascot, introduced in 1981, would go on to star in his own Super series and help bring about the end of the video game crash and turn the industry around.</quote> What is pikachu?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Damn_Underscore 05/21/19 8:21:12 PM #13:	EverDownward posted... This Nintendo mascot, introduced in 1981, would go on to star in his own Super series and help bring about the end of the video game crash and turn the industry around. I mean yeah, this is the average question you'll get in a video game category Or "This video game places players in a battle royale where they must find weapons and build structures while evading an enclosing storm" They only ask about the most basic and popular things, which isn't true for other categories. --- Shenmue II = best game of all time Shenmue = 2nd best game of all time <cite>Damn_Underscore posted [p:922201807] in Why are vi... [t:77731429]...</cite> <quote><cite>EverDownward posted...</cite> <quote>This Nintendo mascot, introduced in 1981, would go on to star in his own Super series and help bring about the end of the video game crash and turn the industry around.</quote> I mean yeah, this is the average question you'll get in a video game category Or "This video game places players in a battle royale where they must find weapons and build structures while evading an enclosing storm" They only ask about the most basic and popular things, which isn't true for other categories.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mooreandrew58 05/21/19 8:22:04 PM #14:	DirkDiggles posted... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5NbCOCGQ_Q" data-time=" lol Ok I didnt know a few of those but I wouldnt have been dumb enough to answer halo on that one lol. --- Cid- "looks like that overgrown lobster just got served!" Bartz-"with cheese biscuts AND mashed potatoes!" <cite>mooreandrew58 posted [p:922201826] in Why are vi... [t:77731429]...</cite> <quote><cite>DirkDiggles posted...</cite> <quote> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5NbCOCGQ_Q" data-time=" lol</quote> Ok I didnt know a few of those but I wouldnt have been dumb enough to answer halo on that one lol.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Master_Bass 05/21/19 8:23:47 PM #15:	DirkDiggles posted... Zikten posted... This Sony franchise character is known for his massive anger issues, and a quest of vengeance against the Greek gods Who is Master Chef? No. Who is Crash Bandicoot? --- Many Bothans died to bring you this post. <cite>Master_Bass posted [p:922201883] in Why are vi... [t:77731429]...</cite> <quote><cite>DirkDiggles posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Zikten posted...</cite> <quote>This Sony franchise character is known for his massive anger issues, and a quest of vengeance against the Greek gods</quote> Who is Master Chef?</quote> No. Who is Crash Bandicoot?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gmanthebest 05/21/19 8:25:06 PM #16:	Master_Bass posted... DirkDiggles posted... Zikten posted... This Sony franchise character is known for his massive anger issues, and a quest of vengeance against the Greek gods Who is Master Chef? No. Who is Crash Bandicoot? Jeez, you guys are all wrong. Who is Pepsiman? --- What do I feel when I shoot an enemy? Recoil. <cite>gmanthebest posted [p:922201925] in Why are vi... [t:77731429]...</cite> <quote><cite>Master_Bass posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DirkDiggles posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Zikten posted...</cite> <quote>This Sony franchise character is known for his massive anger issues, and a quest of vengeance against the Greek gods</quote> Who is Master Chef?</quote> No. Who is Crash Bandicoot?</quote> Jeez, you guys are all wrong. Who is Pepsiman?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Hinakuluiau 05/21/19 8:32:22 PM #18:	Damn_Underscore posted... They only ask about the most basic and popular things, which isn't true for other categories. It really is. They ask the most basic questions where if you have read just one book about it, you should know everything in the category. It's good television. It lets the average viewer feel like they are smart --- There are some things where I just bypass critical thinking. - ROD <cite>Hinakuluiau posted [p:922202192] in Why are vi... [t:77731429]...</cite> <quote><cite>Damn_Underscore posted...</cite> <quote>They only ask about the most basic and popular things, which isn't true for other categories. </quote> It really is. They ask the most basic questions where if you have read just one book about it, you should know everything in the category. It's good television. It lets the average viewer feel like they are smart</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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