Gamer IQ Trivia Answers/Solutions - Xbox Live Rewards

A Thanks to the Readers of this Blog

2011-05-31T11:26:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to thank everyone who stopped by and made this blog a success. I will leave the blog up but will likely no longer make any more posts. That is unless Microsoft actually decides to announce any of the winners of the Gamer IQ Trivia Contest. A few of you seem to get the feeling it was all a ploy and there were no actual winners. Haha. Well until we hear otherwise! Right? Thanks again and to all have fun playing Xbox!

P.S. I'd also like to remind you to check out my other blog http://xboxliverewards.blogspot.com. On this blog you'll find all the latest deal of the weeks, sales, new releases, and Xbox Live Reward news. So please, check it out!

Will you win the 10,000 Microsoft Point Prize?

2011-05-20T09:10:00.001-07:00

Yeaaarrhhh!!!! Xbox Live Deal of the Week for May 17th

2011-05-17T09:39:00.000-07:00

I smell something fishy going on over in the Xbox Marketplace. Check out the latest deal of the week!

Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Challenge - It's Officially Over!

2011-05-15T21:57:00.000-07:00

The proof is in the pudding. Well, or at least in the image here:

Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Answer Key for May 15, 2011?

2011-05-15T10:09:00.000-07:00

The end. The grand finish. Well it seems I can't even do the trivia challenge for the last day unless perhaps there isn't. It says I've already played today. Well it's been a fun run. I hope that some of you won some instance Microsoft points. Unfortunately I didn't. Anyway, we can now look forward to winning the 10,000 MSP Prize!

Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Answer Key for May 14, 2011

2011-05-14T23:07:00.000-07:00

Sorry, I realize this is a late post. Better late than never, they say, right? Also, what makes it worse is it's the 2nd to the last day of the contest! Anyway, here are the answers to the Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Challenge for May 14th:

1) Which of these is a Halo 3 map-editing tool that enables players to insert and remove game objects into existing multiplayer maps?
Answer: Forge

2) Which is NOT a new move introduced in Gears of War 3?
Answer: All of the above

3) What is the name of the interstellar naval yard (and a hub of scientific and military activity) in the Halo series?
Answer: Reach

4) What is the name of the all-purpose robot used by Delta squad in Gears of War 2?
Answer: Jack

Updated - Missing Posts for Wednesday and Thursday

2011-05-13T12:29:00.000-07:00

Update - Looks like everything is back! Just a temporary bug, I guess.

Hey guys. Just want to apologize if you came here for the answers on Wednesday and Thursday this week and didn't find them. It seems there was some maintenance with Blogger and some people ended up losing posts. I believe that is what happened with my blog. I was a bit shocked to come back and find they were just up and gone. And just to make sure I wasn't crazy there were still the links to those postings on my Twitter feed. But I apologize if you came here either of those days and didn't find the answers you were looking for!

Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Answer Key for May 13, 2011

2011-05-13T11:02:00.000-07:00

Hmm, I don't know what is going on with Blogger. I can't find my posts from the 11th and the 12th. It's like they were never posted. Strange... I hope it's just some temporary glitch. Anyway here are the answers for the Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Challenge for May 13th. Friday the 13th! Dun, dun, duuuunnn... And hopefully this post will stay.

1)In which Call of Duty game does SAD/SOG operative Alex Mason find himself strapped to a chair in an interrogation room?
Answer: Call of Duty: Black Ops

2) Which Call of Duty story takes place where an "Ultranationalist" movement starts a civil war in Russia?
Answer: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

3) What is the name of the high ranking Halo officer that can talk down most high ranking officers without fear and dominates the Security Committee?
Answer: Colonel James Ackerson

4) Where can rings activate remotely after the aborted activation of the ring puts all the Halo installations on standby?
Answer: The Ark

Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Answer Key for May 12, 2011

2011-05-12T09:47:00.000-07:00

The countdown is on! Cross those fingers for the 10,000 MSP prize drawing. It's coming soon! I still wouldn't mind an instant prize though. Here are the answers for the Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Challenge for May 12th:

1) Who becomes the character in the final three missions of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2?
Answer: John "Soap" MacTavish

2) After Dimitri kills Amsel, what is the name of the river Reznov and Dimitri jump in to escape in Call of Duty: World at War?
Answer: Volga River

3) Which of the following is NOT a piece of hidden content found within Halo 2?
Answer: Shamrocks

4) What is the name of the six-part comic book mini-series based on a character in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2?
Answer: Modern Warfare 2: Ghost

Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Answer Key for May 11, 2011

2011-05-11T09:01:00.000-07:00

Let's just get right to it! The answers for the Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Challenge for May 11th:

1) In which Call of Duty game do you play as the S.A.S. and the Marines in campaign mode, with both forces trying to find a nuclear bomb?
Answer: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

2) Which of the following is NOT one of the three High Prophets found in Halo 2?
Answer: Prophet of Beauty

3) What is the name of the hidden game mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops found in the third of four Zombie maps?
Answer: Dead Ops Arcade

4) When Gears of War was released in 2006, it included an art book detailing much of the game's back-story. What was the name of the book?
Answer: Destroyed Beauty

New XBLA Releases today!

2011-05-11T08:55:00.000-07:00

Find out what was released on XBLA today here. Another remake and an anticipated mech game from EA.

New Set of Weekly Deals on Xbox Marketplace

2011-05-10T09:17:00.000-07:00

It's Tuesday, Tuesday, gotta down on Tuesday... What? But check out the new Deal of the Week for Xbox Gold Members!

Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Answer Key for May 10, 2011

2011-05-10T09:08:00.000-07:00

I'm getting a little misty-eyed thinking about this blog when the contest ends. It was started for mainly one purpose which was to provide the answers to the Gamer IQ Trivia with accuracy and frequency. I hope that it has helped you guys! Here are the answers for the Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Challenge for May 10th:

1) What effect do Sputnik skulls have on gameplay in Halo 2?
Answer: Alter the mass of objects in the game

2) How many levels can be found within Halo 3?
Answer: 9

3) What is the melee weapon first seen in Call of Duty 3, but not usable until Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare?
Answer: Knife

4) Which is not one of the three different characters in the single-player campaign of Call of Duty: World at War?
Answer: Private K. Pyle

Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Answer Key for May 9, 2011

2011-05-09T09:09:00.000-07:00

Monday... Already feeling the stress of today. Let's get this thing posted. Answers for the Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Challenge for May 9th:

1) How many grenades can the Halo Master Chief carry at one time?
Answer: 8

2) What is the name of Marcus Fenix's best friend and fellow Squad member in Gears of War 2?
Answer: Dominic "Dom" Santiago

3) What does Guzzo repeat to new soldiers as the new leader of the squad in Call of Duty 3?
Answer: Rule #1: You're no good to me dead."

4) What is the name of the multiplayer Call of Duty: World at War map added in February 2009 that included subtle changes, such as daylight reflection in the tide?
Answer: Makin Day

Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Answer Key for May 8, 2011

2011-05-08T14:35:00.000-07:00

Sorry guys, posting a bit late today. Was busy celebrating Mother's Day this morning! Be nice to your moms today. But make sure to give yourself a bit of time to take care of this Gamer IQ trivia. And with that, here are the answers for the Gamer IQ Trivia Challenge for May 8th:

1) Halo 3: ODST begins with Dutch, Romeo, and _____ discussing the Covenant ship above New Mombasa.
Answer: Mickey

2) What was Halo 3: ODST formerly known as?
Answer: Halo 3: Recon

3) Which of the following is NOT a Gears of War map?
Answer: Raven Forest

4) What is the name of the science fiction author responsible for writing Gears of War 3?
Answer; Karen Traviss

Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Answer Key for May 7, 2011

2011-05-07T09:08:00.000-07:00

Ahh, about time. The weekend is here! Some time off to play video games. I recently downloaded Outland on XBLA. It's a great game that you guys should check out! But without further rambling, here are the answers for the Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Challenge for May 7th:

1) What happens in Call of Duty: Black Ops when level 50 is completed?
Answer: Prestige Mode is offered.

2) What is the name of Special Ops Commander in Halo 2, known by the missing mandibles on the left side of his face?
Answer: Rtas 'Vadumee

3) What is the name of the Halo enemy force comprised of short, cowardly creatures?
Answer: Grunts

4) What is the name of the alien collective engaged in combat with Noble Six in Halo: Reach?
Answer: Covenant

Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Answer Key for May 6, 2011

2011-05-06T09:07:00.000-07:00

Looks like another repeat of questions. Getting a little lazy down the stretch, Microsoft? But without further ado, I present the answers for the Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Challenge for May 6th:

1) What is Call of Duty's John MacTavish's nickname?
Answer: Soap

2) What is the name of the rookie soldier who joins Delta squad at the beginning of Gears of War 2, and eventually meets his demise by Riftworm mauling?
Answer: Benjamin Carmine

3) There are snipers that come with ACOG scopes when a player gets __ kills in the challenges of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.
Answer: 100

4) What is the name of the planet troops are fighting to save in Gears of War?
Answer: Sera

Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Answer Key for May 5, 2011

2011-05-05T09:06:00.000-07:00

Happy Cinco De Mayo! I'm pretty sure today's set of questions has been recycled from another day. All very familiar... But answers for the Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Challenge for May 5th:

1) What is the name of the abandoned Nazi prison camp in Call of Duty 3?
Answer: Stalag 23

2) What is the name of the spiritual warrior who fought with Marcus in the Pendulum Wars in Gears of War 2?
Answer: Tai Kaliso

3) Halo 3 introduced these exceptionally large, two-handed weapons that drastically limit players' normal combat options, but offer increased firepower in return:
Answer: Support Weapons

4) What does COG stand for in Gears of War?
Answer: Coalition of Ordered Governments

Check out the New Releases on the Xbox Marketplace!

2011-05-04T09:10:00.000-07:00

Find out which DS game was remade for XBLA here as well as the weeks other releases!

Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Answer Key for May 4, 2011

2011-05-04T09:08:00.000-07:00

Tick-tock! Still winding down to the 10,000 MSP prize. I still may not have won an instant prize, but I'll remain hopeful! Anyway, answers below for the Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Challenge for May 4th:

1) Who is the voice of Captain John Prince in Call of Duty?
Answer: Bill Murray

2) Which of the Gears of War Carmine brothers is the oldest?
Answer: Clay

3) How long after the detonation of the Lightmass Bomb at the end of Gears of War does Gears of War 2 take place?
Answer: 6 Months

4) Soap, Captain Price, Gaz, and several SAS members attempt to find a nuclear device on board a cargo ship in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Where is this ship located?
Answer: Bering Sea

Interested in the Xbox Deal of the Week?

2011-05-03T11:39:00.000-07:00

Head on over to Xbox Live Rewards Blog to read up the newest Deal of the Week (May 3 - May 9).

Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Answer Key for May 3, 2011

2011-05-03T09:07:00.000-07:00

Do you want to win that 10,000 MSP Prize? If you do keep at it! Here are the answers for the Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Challenge for May 3rd:

1) In Call of Duty characters can be positioned in one of three stances. Which of the following is not one of them?
Answer: Kneeling

2) What is the name of the war-hardened soldier players assume the role of in Gears of War?
Answer: Marcus Fenix

3) Other than typing '3ARC UNLOCK', how else can map "Five" be unlocked in Call of Duty: Black Ops?
Answer: Beating Campaign Mode on any difficulty

4) What is the name of the red cog representing a player's health gauge in Gears of War?
Answer: Crimson Omen

Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Answer Key for May 2, 2011

2011-05-02T09:13:00.000-07:00

Good morning and happy Monday! Here are the answers for the Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Challenge for May 2nd:

1) In which Call of Duty game does the single-player campaign revolve around the experimental Soviet chemical weapon Nova-6?
Answer: Call of Duty: Black Ops

2) Who is the last boss of Gears of War 1?
Answer: General RAAM

3) Which difficulty was added in Gears of War 2?
Answer: Normal

4) What is the name of the Marine who leads human forces against Covenant and Flood assaults throughout the Halo series?
Answer: Avery Johnson

Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Answer Key for May 1, 2011

2011-05-01T10:36:00.000-07:00

First day of May! Just 15 days left for the contest. Answers for the Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Challenge for May 1st:

1) Which is not something players use to progress through game levels in Halo 2?
Answer: All of the above are used

2) What does UNSC stand for in Halo?
Answer: United Nations Space Command

3) What does ODST stand for in Halo 3: ODST?
Answer: Orbital Drop Shock Troopers

4) What is the name of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 cooperative mode which consists of independent missions similar to the "Mile High Club" epilogue mission from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare?
Answer: Special Ops

Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Answer Key for April 30, 2011

2011-04-30T09:29:00.000-07:00

Short and sweet today. Answers for the Xbox Gamer IQ Trivia Challenge for April 30th:

1) What is the name of the Halo: Reach Noble Team commander that suspects sabotage by insurgents and sends the Spartans to discover why a relay station on Reach went offline?
Answer: Holland

2) What happens in Call of Duty: World at War to help you decide whether to flee or throw back a grenade when you're within the blast radius?
Answer: A marker indicates the direction of the grenade

3) In Gears of War 2, the COG continues its fight against the Locust horde with help from which of the following?
Answer: A riftworm

4) Which of the following is NOT a playable mode in Call of Duty 3?
Answer: Rage Battle