Trivia: Which company employed a team of “gameplay counselors” from 1987 to 2005?
Hasbro
General Motors
Nintendo
McDonald’s
Correct Answer: Nintendo
So why is this answer correct? : Before the internet made game walk-throughs instantly available, gamers stumped by a puzzle or stuck on a challenging boss needed help from trained professionals. From 1987 to 2005, Nintendo employed a team of gameplay counselors who manned the Nintendo Power Hotline, a phone number players could call to chat with gaming experts who could offer guidance when they got stuck.