10 VIDEO GAME EASTER EGGS THAT TOOK YEARS TO FIND
Playing video games has become one of the most popular past times in the world and game developers always make sure to keep things interesting by including secrets. While most secrets are revealed within days of a game's release, there are some that manage to stay under wraps for a long time. Here are 10 videogames easter eggs that took years to find!
1. BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY
Developed by Rocksteady, "BATMAN : ARKHAM CITY" had an easter egg that took 3 years to find, which is spectacular in the modern gaming world. The villain, Calendar man already had quips and one-liners for the holidays and such. But if you set your console's calendar to December 13, 2004, Calendar man will utter a phrase that is a nod to the day that rocksteady was formed, and gave a hint to the next game after ARKHAM CITY.
2. SPLINTER CELL : DOUBLE AGENT
"SPLINTER CELL : DOUBLE AGENT" was released in 2006, but its easter egg wasn't discovered until 2010. But gamers can't take credit for its discovery, as the game's developer Ubisoft spilled the beans. The game developer released a statement on hoe to unlock a special baby seal rescue mission which is found in co-up mode. The player must complete bizarre tasks like finding certain coin in the right order to use in vending machines to rescue 5 seals and all are wearing party hats!
3. SUPER SMASH BROS. MELEE
It took 7 years to find, and it has been called an accident as well as the ultimate trolling act by Nintendo. In "SUPER SMASH BROS. MELEE", there is a way to play without ever selecting a character. Nintendo claimed this was a glitch in the game. If tou erased all your friends' names in the game and unlocked a secret single player mode. This result in beling alone in rthe game's universe, but it also unlocks the ultimate boss, ironically called the "Master Hand."
4. HALO 3
"HALO 3" was released in 2007, and gamers were confident that the easter eggs had been found. However, in 2012, an engineer for the game revealed that there was still one more easter egg that hadn't been found yet. It wouldn't be until 2014 that it would be discovered. On December 25th, or if you set your Xbox to December 25th, press down both thumb sticks on the game's laoding screen and it will give a wider look of the Halo ring, where you will see a message that says "Happy Birthday, Lauren!" which is a nod to the wife of Bungie employee Adrian Perez.
5. WAVE RACE: BLUE STORM
Most Players knew about the secret menu in Nintendo's "WAVE RACE: BLUE STORM" but many didn't know that there was an alternatee announcer voice that replaced the original announcer. The genius of the alternate announcer was that he was monotone and extremely sarcastic. To access this sarcastic announcer with a major arritude problem, the player must enter a modified version of the Konami code after holding down Z so that the waves turn into rising fog in the sound menu. It sounds ridiculous and complicated but it works.
6. THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: A LINK TO THE PAST
In 1990, Nintendo power magazine ran a contest to see which reader would have their name include in the upcoming game "THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: A LINK TO THE PAST". But at the time of the contest readers didn't know which game it was for which is probably why this easter egg stayed hidden for over a decade. Chris Houlihan was the winner of the contest but the location of his room was so complicated to find that it seemed to disappear into obscurity. It wasn't until the 2000's when the room was finally discovered, and video games realized that they either had to glitch link's location to get there, or get the Pegasus boots, rush through 10 specific screens, and then reaching a hidden bush inside the castle walls all the while not getting hurt.
7. FINAL FANTASY IX
13 years after "FINAL FANTASY IX" was released, and given how popular the game was, it is shocking that it took this long. Players noticed that there seemed to be "worthless" dialogue with some characters called the Nero brothers about 9 important events in the game. If the player had the patience to go through all of the dialogue, they would unearth even more dialogue and a side quest. But after it was all over, the player is rewarded with a protect ring.
8. SERIOUS SAM: THE FIRST ENCOUNTER
"SERIOUS SAM: THE FIRST ENCOUNTER" was first released in 2001, and this easter egg took 14 years to find. When a Serious Sam fan only known as "Solaisyosei" got a job with the game's developer Croteam. He asked the CEO Roman Ribaric if there were any secrets to the game. The CEO revealed that there was an extra secret in the game's secret level and that it was possible to play the level without having to face any enemies through a speed run.
9. GOLDENEYE 007
"GOLDENEYE 007" was one of the most popular games for Nintendo 64 but many players didn't realize that there were multiple games within the one game. The game was made with a ZX spectrum emulator inside of it, which contained 10 additional rare games. But if sticking with 007 is your preference, there was also an island you could access by just walking on water called Dam island or "THE CITADEL". For the sake of time, game developers didn't erase the island, but instead the boat that could take you there not realizing that the player could still access the island.
10. MIKE TYSON'S PUNCH-OUT!!
"MIKE TYSON'S PUNCH-OUT!!" was released by Nintendo in 1987 but it wasn't until 2009 when the president of the company, Satoru Iwata, revealed a key easter egg. While fighting an opponent named Bad Bull, the common strategy to beat him was to interrupt his move called a "Bull Charge" by punching him after the third hop. If you didn't do this the Bull Charge would kill you. However, Iwata revealed that if you watch the audience during a fight a flash will go off. After the flash, punch Bad Bull and you'll win the match.
Playing video games has become one of the most popular past times in the world and game developers always make sure to keep things interesting by including secrets. While most secrets are revealed within days of a game's release, there are some that manage to stay under wraps for a long time. Here are 10 videogames easter eggs that took years to find!
1. BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY
Developed by Rocksteady, "BATMAN : ARKHAM CITY" had an easter egg that took 3 years to find, which is spectacular in the modern gaming world. The villain, Calendar man already had quips and one-liners for the holidays and such. But if you set your console's calendar to December 13, 2004, Calendar man will utter a phrase that is a nod to the day that rocksteady was formed, and gave a hint to the next game after ARKHAM CITY.
2. SPLINTER CELL : DOUBLE AGENT
"SPLINTER CELL : DOUBLE AGENT" was released in 2006, but its easter egg wasn't discovered until 2010. But gamers can't take credit for its discovery, as the game's developer Ubisoft spilled the beans. The game developer released a statement on hoe to unlock a special baby seal rescue mission which is found in co-up mode. The player must complete bizarre tasks like finding certain coin in the right order to use in vending machines to rescue 5 seals and all are wearing party hats!
3. SUPER SMASH BROS. MELEE
It took 7 years to find, and it has been called an accident as well as the ultimate trolling act by Nintendo. In "SUPER SMASH BROS. MELEE", there is a way to play without ever selecting a character. Nintendo claimed this was a glitch in the game. If tou erased all your friends' names in the game and unlocked a secret single player mode. This result in beling alone in rthe game's universe, but it also unlocks the ultimate boss, ironically called the "Master Hand."
4. HALO 3
"HALO 3" was released in 2007, and gamers were confident that the easter eggs had been found. However, in 2012, an engineer for the game revealed that there was still one more easter egg that hadn't been found yet. It wouldn't be until 2014 that it would be discovered. On December 25th, or if you set your Xbox to December 25th, press down both thumb sticks on the game's laoding screen and it will give a wider look of the Halo ring, where you will see a message that says "Happy Birthday, Lauren!" which is a nod to the wife of Bungie employee Adrian Perez.
5. WAVE RACE: BLUE STORM
Most Players knew about the secret menu in Nintendo's "WAVE RACE: BLUE STORM" but many didn't know that there was an alternatee announcer voice that replaced the original announcer. The genius of the alternate announcer was that he was monotone and extremely sarcastic. To access this sarcastic announcer with a major arritude problem, the player must enter a modified version of the Konami code after holding down Z so that the waves turn into rising fog in the sound menu. It sounds ridiculous and complicated but it works.
6. THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: A LINK TO THE PAST
In 1990, Nintendo power magazine ran a contest to see which reader would have their name include in the upcoming game "THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: A LINK TO THE PAST". But at the time of the contest readers didn't know which game it was for which is probably why this easter egg stayed hidden for over a decade. Chris Houlihan was the winner of the contest but the location of his room was so complicated to find that it seemed to disappear into obscurity. It wasn't until the 2000's when the room was finally discovered, and video games realized that they either had to glitch link's location to get there, or get the Pegasus boots, rush through 10 specific screens, and then reaching a hidden bush inside the castle walls all the while not getting hurt.
7. FINAL FANTASY IX
13 years after "FINAL FANTASY IX" was released, and given how popular the game was, it is shocking that it took this long. Players noticed that there seemed to be "worthless" dialogue with some characters called the Nero brothers about 9 important events in the game. If the player had the patience to go through all of the dialogue, they would unearth even more dialogue and a side quest. But after it was all over, the player is rewarded with a protect ring.
8. SERIOUS SAM: THE FIRST ENCOUNTER
"SERIOUS SAM: THE FIRST ENCOUNTER" was first released in 2001, and this easter egg took 14 years to find. When a Serious Sam fan only known as "Solaisyosei" got a job with the game's developer Croteam. He asked the CEO Roman Ribaric if there were any secrets to the game. The CEO revealed that there was an extra secret in the game's secret level and that it was possible to play the level without having to face any enemies through a speed run.
9. GOLDENEYE 007
"GOLDENEYE 007" was one of the most popular games for Nintendo 64 but many players didn't realize that there were multiple games within the one game. The game was made with a ZX spectrum emulator inside of it, which contained 10 additional rare games. But if sticking with 007 is your preference, there was also an island you could access by just walking on water called Dam island or "THE CITADEL". For the sake of time, game developers didn't erase the island, but instead the boat that could take you there not realizing that the player could still access the island.
10. MIKE TYSON'S PUNCH-OUT!!
"MIKE TYSON'S PUNCH-OUT!!" was released by Nintendo in 1987 but it wasn't until 2009 when the president of the company, Satoru Iwata, revealed a key easter egg. While fighting an opponent named Bad Bull, the common strategy to beat him was to interrupt his move called a "Bull Charge" by punching him after the third hop. If you didn't do this the Bull Charge would kill you. However, Iwata revealed that if you watch the audience during a fight a flash will go off. After the flash, punch Bad Bull and you'll win the match.
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10 of the best iOS games ever
You can download and buy almost any game within any genre for your iPhone or iPad and you will almost certainly find options that keep you entertained for hours on end or for when you have a few spare minutes. We have reached the point where the most difficult aspect of iOS gaming is knowing what to choose and so here we present a selection of the very best titles from a variety of categories
to get you started. For very little money you can have hours of fun no matter where you are.
Alto’s Adventure
Alto’s Adventure does not look like a special game on the face of it, but the implementation and subtle gameplay ensure that you can play it in a variety of ways. Whether you are trying to reach a specific goal or simply want to fly through the air, this is a thrilling and calming arcade game that
works on every level. Summary One finger gaming just became a reality. A brilliantly absorbing game.
F1 2016
A true arcade experience on a phone? F1 2016 delivers this with stunning graphics, decent AI opponents and a career mode that is truly deep. The best feature of all though is the precise turning, breaking and strategy you need to use to be the best which makes this feel like a console quality title in your hand. Summary A wonderful racing game which feels bigger than the device it plays on.
INKS.
INKS. stands apart purely for the way it is presented and the organicfeeling animations which genuinely make you feel as if you are filling the playing surface with ink. Imagine pinball married to throwing paint on the floor in a very defined way and it is still hard to work out what it is, but it is
a superb experience. Summary This is a buttery smooth visual feast with deceptively simple gameplay.
Plague Inc.
Oh my. Your task is to destroy every living being on earth and if you succeed you will actually find yourself feeling good about what you have done. It sounds ghastly, but there is a huge amount of strategy involved in succeeding in this game and the end result is an absorbing classic that will grab you and not let go. Summary A fantastic strategy game which involves destroying the world!
Pok?mon GO
How could we not include the game that took over the world for a few months and which is still played by millions of people every day? Pok?mon GO truly does marry your phone with the real world and as time goes by, you will still feel the need to collect as many as you can. A brilliantly
put together game. Summary Bring the outside world to your phone and enjoy new experiences.
SpellTower
Not all great games need to be based on amazing graphics and speedy animations because sometimes you just want to take a moment and play with words. In SpellTower you will find yourself taking many minutes looking for one word and then blazing through a series of solutions that will make you feel great. A classic word game for everyone. Summary One of the best word games available on any platform.
Really Bad Chess
It sounds impossible to take a game like Chess and make it play in a completely different way that still feels familiar, but the developer has done so here. In this game Chess becomes more accessible to people who struggle to play it and the number of different elements on show makes it potentially a
very important development. Summary It’s hard to believe that Chess has been tweaked this way.
8 Ball Pool?
iPhones connect us to our friends and colleagues with ease, but the very best games can connect us to people anywhere in the world. This style of gaming feels more realistic and personal than simply playing against an AI opponent and over time you may find yourself getting more than a little involved in trying to beat a stranger. Summary A simple pool game that stirs the emotions.
Space Age: A Cosmic
Adventure Mobile games are typically considered to be of the genre where you can play for a few minutes and then put them down again. Space Age, however, will take you through a journey that is
varied, at times perplexing and always interesting. It is a true adventure game with lots of personality thrown in. Summary It will take many hours to navigate through the wonders of Space Age.
Threes!
Originality is the name of the game here because it feels like a completely new gaming concept that others are already trying to copy. It’s a simple tile game offering a highly impressive environment
to play in and a mechanism which makes it one of the most addictive gaming experience anywhere. You won’t be able to put it down. Summary Numbered tiles have never been this much fun.
You can download and buy almost any game within any genre for your iPhone or iPad and you will almost certainly find options that keep you entertained for hours on end or for when you have a few spare minutes. We have reached the point where the most difficult aspect of iOS gaming is knowing what to choose and so here we present a selection of the very best titles from a variety of categories
to get you started. For very little money you can have hours of fun no matter where you are.
Alto’s Adventure
Alto’s Adventure does not look like a special game on the face of it, but the implementation and subtle gameplay ensure that you can play it in a variety of ways. Whether you are trying to reach a specific goal or simply want to fly through the air, this is a thrilling and calming arcade game that
works on every level. Summary One finger gaming just became a reality. A brilliantly absorbing game.
F1 2016
A true arcade experience on a phone? F1 2016 delivers this with stunning graphics, decent AI opponents and a career mode that is truly deep. The best feature of all though is the precise turning, breaking and strategy you need to use to be the best which makes this feel like a console quality title in your hand. Summary A wonderful racing game which feels bigger than the device it plays on.
INKS.
INKS. stands apart purely for the way it is presented and the organicfeeling animations which genuinely make you feel as if you are filling the playing surface with ink. Imagine pinball married to throwing paint on the floor in a very defined way and it is still hard to work out what it is, but it is
a superb experience. Summary This is a buttery smooth visual feast with deceptively simple gameplay.
Plague Inc.
Oh my. Your task is to destroy every living being on earth and if you succeed you will actually find yourself feeling good about what you have done. It sounds ghastly, but there is a huge amount of strategy involved in succeeding in this game and the end result is an absorbing classic that will grab you and not let go. Summary A fantastic strategy game which involves destroying the world!
Pok?mon GO
How could we not include the game that took over the world for a few months and which is still played by millions of people every day? Pok?mon GO truly does marry your phone with the real world and as time goes by, you will still feel the need to collect as many as you can. A brilliantly
put together game. Summary Bring the outside world to your phone and enjoy new experiences.
SpellTower
Not all great games need to be based on amazing graphics and speedy animations because sometimes you just want to take a moment and play with words. In SpellTower you will find yourself taking many minutes looking for one word and then blazing through a series of solutions that will make you feel great. A classic word game for everyone. Summary One of the best word games available on any platform.
Really Bad Chess
It sounds impossible to take a game like Chess and make it play in a completely different way that still feels familiar, but the developer has done so here. In this game Chess becomes more accessible to people who struggle to play it and the number of different elements on show makes it potentially a
very important development. Summary It’s hard to believe that Chess has been tweaked this way.
8 Ball Pool?
iPhones connect us to our friends and colleagues with ease, but the very best games can connect us to people anywhere in the world. This style of gaming feels more realistic and personal than simply playing against an AI opponent and over time you may find yourself getting more than a little involved in trying to beat a stranger. Summary A simple pool game that stirs the emotions.
Space Age: A Cosmic
Adventure Mobile games are typically considered to be of the genre where you can play for a few minutes and then put them down again. Space Age, however, will take you through a journey that is
varied, at times perplexing and always interesting. It is a true adventure game with lots of personality thrown in. Summary It will take many hours to navigate through the wonders of Space Age.
Threes!
Originality is the name of the game here because it feels like a completely new gaming concept that others are already trying to copy. It’s a simple tile game offering a highly impressive environment
to play in and a mechanism which makes it one of the most addictive gaming experience anywhere. You won’t be able to put it down. Summary Numbered tiles have never been this much fun.