GBAtemp Quiz #2 open!

[DeMoN]

I agree that the end date for this quiz should be earlier. We're just getting a bunch of newcomers to the site, most linked from other forums (yes this contest has been spreading like wildfire), and they'll enter, win, and never come back again nor bother to thank this site. I'm afraid that using contests to lure people to this site doesn't work very well, so a better thing to do is to have contests for long-time members only. There needs to be more respect for dedicated members of this site.

For example, most other sites close registrations before a contest, and only let members with a good amount of posts participate (to prevent lurkers from winning).

And another thing, stop advertising this contest on your other forums. Not only is it stupid because you're making it harder for yourself to win, but it hurts other GBAtempers' chances as well.

Spoiler

Oh fuck me, I'm just a greedy bastard.

 

[wiki]

oh lame, got tricked by wikipedia in one question. Is it possible to allow one edit? Please? : (

 

[ovejon]

Great contest guys! questions where fun to answer and they were fairly easy as opposed to contest thrown by Kotaku.

 

[papyrus]

I believe i got them all perfect.. with a little help though.

 

[Dylaan]

I was slightly frustrated at the fact when I hit 'Submit Results' it didn't ask for confirmation... I was hoping to be greeted by a nice page with a summary of my choices. (I thought there was two pages of questions as well, stupid me)

I won't win, I guessed half but it certainly broadened my knowledge of Video Game 'Trivia'... (NO HINTS)

 

[Paralel]

The only one I found difficult was the question involving "international controversy", it's rather vague. What exactly is a "large amount"? Is it by volume of news? Number of countries involved? Lawsuits? People killed? Things it has been blamed for? Jack Thompson quotes?

 

[ckaanapu]

omg my brother is a friggen copy cat he wants to enter the quiz

well at least we have more chances

 

[Paralel]

omg my brother is a friggen copy cat he wants to enter the quiz

well at least we have more chances

Be careful, if you share an internet connection (and thus share on IP address) you will be unknowingly violating the rules of the quiz and be disqualified. Word to the wise.

 

[shaunj66]

Glad you guys are enjoying the competition. There's certainly some interesting discussion coming out of this topic.

 

[RetroVortex]

This quiz is too easy!!!
I demand you make a harder quiz NOW!!
XD LOL!!

 

[Lee79]

Good quiz thanks. I think i got caught out on the wiki scam though as i was not sure of some of the answers and had to check (note to self do not trust the wiki!).
Anyway i do not even own a DS if i win one i am going to give it as a gift to my friends son.

 

[AlexElder]

The only one I found difficult was the question involving "international controversy", it's rather vague. What exactly is a "large amount"? Is it by volume of news? Number of countries involved? Lawsuits? People killed? Things it has been blamed for? Jack Thompson quotes?

That question bugged me too. very subjective. I think it should be taken out of the quiz if a large amount of people got it wrong. Otherwise fun quiz. Thanks GBAtemp and Acekard!

 

[Xeronage]

Since there have been +10 pages since I logged on yesterday, What was the Wikipedia vandalism?

EDIT: Nvm, found it, it was the Play It Loud Gameboy information, Glad I did the quiz before it was changed.

 

[Deleted member 110780]

The only one I found difficult was the question involving "international controversy", it's rather vague. What exactly is a "large amount"? Is it by volume of news? Number of countries involved? Lawsuits? People killed? Things it has been blamed for? Jack Thompson quotes?

That question bugged me too. very subjective. I think it should be taken out of the quiz if a large amount of people got it wrong. Otherwise fun quiz. Thanks GBAtemp and Acekard!

Actually, one of the choices you're thinking of is an entirely different edition.

 

[Deleted User]

i had to retype some of the questions into google and look on wiki for some of the answers especially the sales and colours questions... wouldnt really call it general knowledge though. :/
my mp crashed the first time i tried to enter loosing all my answers lol

 

[resres]

Here's hope to winning one! Sucks for those who got Wiki-tricked. =[

 

[Costello]

The only one I found difficult was the question involving "international controversy", it's rather vague. What exactly is a "large amount"? Is it by volume of news? Number of countries involved? Lawsuits? People killed? Things it has been blamed for? Jack Thompson quotes?

That question bugged me too. very subjective. I think it should be taken out of the quiz if a large amount of people got it wrong. Otherwise fun quiz. Thanks GBAtemp and Acekard!

That's the case. It's quite subjective indeed, so if it turns out most people failed at that question we'll just take it out of the quiz.
We still do believe that the answer is quite obvious provided you've been following the video game scene for a while.

 

[leinad]

Ive hated the WiiWare question ~.~'
I'm living in Europe, why should I be interested for the release date of it in the USA ;0 ?

But else: realy nice quiz ;D I don't think ill get more than 22 right... Never played Doom, the WiiWare thing and the Game Boy colors I've guessed..

 

[kawlex]

Just submitted my guess..
I dont wanna sound selfish, but i want one of those cards!! ^^

 

[MysteriousCookie]

got 3 wrong probably
stuff wikipedia