Question 1

What is widely considered the first video game Easter egg, hidden in the 1980 Atari 2600 game 'Adventure'?

Accepted Answer

The developer's name in a secret room. Warren Robinett hid a secret room displaying 'Created by Warren Robinett' in Adventure, as Atari didn't credit developers at the time.

Question 2

In 'Grand Theft Auto V', what mythical creature can players find at the peak of Mount Chiliad under specific conditions?

Accepted Answer

A UFO. Players can witness a UFO hologram at the top of Mount Chiliad at 3 AM during rainy weather after achieving 100% completion.

Question 3

What happens when you name your character 'Zelda' instead of 'Link' in the original Legend of Zelda?

Accepted Answer

The game starts in the second quest. Entering 'ZELDA' as your name in the original Legend of Zelda skips you directly to the more difficult Second Quest.

Question 4

In 'Minecraft', what rare mob appears during thunderstorms when lightning strikes a pig?

Accepted Answer

A Zombie Pigman/Zombified Piglin. When lightning strikes a pig in Minecraft, it transforms into a Zombified Piglin (formerly Zombie Pigman), one of the game's quirky hidden interactions.

Question 5

Which classic Konami code (Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A) was first used in which game?

Accepted Answer

Gradius. The Konami Code was first used in the 1986 NES port of Gradius, giving players a full set of power-ups. It became famous through Contra where it granted 30 lives.

Question 6

In 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt', players can find a Easter egg referencing which other game series in a bathtub on a balcony?

Accepted Answer

Assassin's Creed. A dead body in a hay cart on a balcony references the Assassin's Creed series' iconic Leap of Faith mechanic, suggesting the leap didn't go as planned.

Question 7

What secret does the 'Psycho Mantis' boss fight in Metal Gear Solid reveal about the player?

Accepted Answer

Their save data from other Konami games. Psycho Mantis reads your memory card and comments on other Konami games you've played, like Castlevania or Suikoden, breaking the fourth wall.

Question 8

In 'Doom' (2016), what retro secret can players find hidden in most levels?

Accepted Answer

Classic Doom level sections. Most levels in Doom (2016) contain a hidden lever that opens a classic Doom level section, rendered in the original retro style but within the new engine.

Question 9

What happens if you wait on the title screen of 'Halo 3' for a very long time?

Accepted Answer

The music changes to a hidden track. After waiting on the Halo 3 title screen for an extended period, the background music transitions into a hidden, more somber musical piece.

Question 10

In 'Batman: Arkham Asylum', what hidden room foreshadowed the sequel 'Arkham City' years before its announcement?

Accepted Answer

Warden Sharp's secret office with city plans. A hidden room in Warden Sharp's office contained detailed blueprints and plans for Arkham City, which wasn't discovered by players until after the sequel was announced.

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