To celebrate the biggest and best videogame release of the year, this week’s quiz is dedicated to one of the greatest multiplayer games ever created:Bomberman. This series has … wait,Halowho? No, I am talking about today’s release of theBomberman Live!Bomb-Up Pack 2 expansion for Xbox Live Arcade starring Mr. Destructoid as aselectable character. Priorities, people!
So, where was I? Ah yes …Bomberman. If you are a fan and avid player of the series, this quiz might still be alittletough, but even if you have never had the pleasure of playing this amazing set of games you should still give the quiz a try. Why? Well, this week there is a prize (no, not just a pat on the back like usual)!
Whoever answers the most questions correctly will win an Xbox Live 1600 Point gift card ($20 worth) that you can use to purchase the aforementioned expansion pack that is guaranteed to change your life and the lives of all around you.
Just post your answers in the comments below and I will reveal the results tomorrow on mycommunity blog(if there is a tie, the person who posted his/her answersfirstwill win)!
Hit the jump to get started and remember: my minions of the sea are watching so be fair and try not to cheat. Good luck!
Category:BombermanQuestions:25Level of Difficulty:Normal
- Let’s start off nice and easy. What is the name of the publisher that released themostBombermangames?
a. Taitob.HudsonSoftc. Capcomd. Namco
On that same note, what creature does that publisher use as part of its logo?
What is the name of the peripheral that is needed to play with four players on the original Nintendo Entertainment System?
a. 4-Cartb. 4 Way Playc.Four Scored. Super Multitap
Match the zoomed in power-up with the upgrade it gives your player inBomberman:
- Increases bomb count by one
Kick any bomb by running into it
Punch any bomb in your path
Bomb blast expands in a square
Decreases bomb blast range by one level
Increases bomb blast range by one level
Upgrades bomb blast to the highest level
The first planted bomb hides in the ground
Drop all bombs in a row at once
Blast penetrates soft blocks
The first bomb you plant has maximum fire power
Plant a bomb, pick it up, and throw it
Detonate bombs with the press of a button
Increases movement speed by one level
Your best friend Bob was born the year the originalBombermanwas released. If you and he went out to aCaliforniabar for a fun night out, could Bob legally drink?
a. Yesb. No
- Which main character from another videogame series isnotplayable inSaturn Bomberman?
a. Milonb. Bonkc. Master Higginsd. Dino Riki
- The below artwork is from the cover of what game in theBombermanseries?
a.Bombermanb.Bomberman IIc.Super Bombermand.Bomberman ‘93
- Which of these is an actual “curse” you’re able to receive from picking up a skull power-down inBomberman Live!?
a. Bombherrhea
b. Bombitisc. Bomblete’s Footd. Bombdruff
- If your office was like a traditionalBombermanstage, what would happen seconds before you went home every night?
a. The building would flip upside-downb. The lights would go offc. The office walls would start to close in on youd. The floor would disappear
- Let’s play a round of convoluted InternetBomberman! Assuming there are no walls or obstacles on this level and you begin with a normal size explosion, if you started on the below grid at spot “x,” moved up five squares, left three squares, grabbed a Speed-Up upgrade, moved down seven squares, moved left two squares, grabbed a Fire-Up upgrade, moved down two squares, grabbed another Fire-Up upgrade, moved right five squares, moved up four squares, and ignited a bomb, who would you kill?
a. Player 1b. Players 1 & 2c. Players 2 & 3d. Players 1, 2 & 3
- Given the consoles currently available for download, which of theseBombermangames willnevermake an appearance on the Wii’s Virtual Console service?
a.Super Bombermanb.Bomberman Heroc.Bomberman Worldd.Bomberman II
- Math fun! The worst reviewedBombermangame of all time has a number in its name and was recently released for the Xbox 360. What is that number?
a. (the maximum amount of Fire-Up upgrades you can collect) – (the maximum amount of Speed-Up upgrades you can collect)b. (the maximum amount of Bomb-Up upgrades you can collect)–(the maximum of amount of Fire-Up upgrades you can collect)c. (the amount ofSuper Bombermangames released for the Super Nintendo)–(the maximum amount of Fire-Up upgrades you can collect)d. (the maximum amount of Speed-Up upgrades you can collect)+(the yearBomberman Generationwas released)
