Easter Eggs
Ongoing coverage on Easter Eggs.
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The Mandalorian and Grogu Easter eggs and cameos: all the Star Wars references you might have missed
This guide details numerous Easter eggs and cameos found in The Mandalorian and Grogu, referencing characters and moments from across the Star Wars universe. It highlights appearances by Martin Scorsese as Hugo the chef, and cameos from Star Wars figures like Dave Filoni and Kathleen Kennedy, alongside numerous in-universe nods to previous films and shows.
15 Clever Easter Eggs in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
This article lists 15 clever Easter eggs found in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, focusing on references to non-Batman media and memes. It highlights nods to shows like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, movies such as Taken and American Psycho, and games like Street Fighter II and Five Nights at Freddy's. The list also includes tributes to voice actor Kevin Conroy and actor Michael Caine, as well as references to anime and parody news organizations.
ARGs and Easter Eggs
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is now available, with developers sharing their favorite Easter eggs within the game. The article highlights the use of Alternate Reality Games and Easter eggs as a feature.
2 months later, Super Mario Galaxy Movie fans are still spotting new Easter eggs, and I can't believe no one noticed this retro reference hiding in plain sight
Fans continue to discover new Easter eggs in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, with the latest being a retro reference to NES cartridges in Bowser's prison. Despite a lukewarm critical reception, the film has achieved significant box office success. Shigeru Miyamoto reflected on the harsh critical reviews, finding them surprising.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Available Now Early – Here Are Some of the Devs’ Favorite Easter Eggs
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Games, is now available with early access for Deluxe Edition pre-orders, ahead of its May 22, 2026, launch on Xbox Series X|S. The open-world action-adventure game features an original story inspired by decades of Batman media, with developers highlighting numerous Easter eggs hidden throughout Gotham City and its various locations.
Forza Horizon 6 Features a Cheeky Pokémon Easter Egg
Forza Horizon 6 includes a subtle reference to the Pokémon franchise. The game features a hidden Easter egg related to Pokémon.
The Boys fans have spotted an Easter egg from the comics, and it makes the penultimate episode even more heartbreaking
Fans of The Boys have identified an Easter egg from the comics in a recent episode, specifically referencing the final words of a character. This detail adds a layer of heartbreak to the character's demise, which mirrors a similar sentiment expressed in the source material, though with a different recipient.
Your Steam Controller screams when you drop it
Valve's Steam Controller emits a Wilhelm scream sound effect when dropped, provided the device is in Steam Big Picture mode. This hidden feature was discovered by a Reddit user and confirmed by PCGamesN staff. The article also notes Valve's new reservation system for the controller due to high demand.
Yes, Valve's new Steam Controller screams if you drop it from a great enough height
Valve's new Steam Controller features a Wilhelm scream Easter egg that triggers if the device is dropped from a sufficient height. This feature appears to activate when the controller is in Steam's Big Picture mode. The company is also working to restock the popular controller after its initial supply sold out quickly.
New Steam Controller does a Wilhelm scream if you drop it
Valve's new Steam Controller features an unexpected Easter egg: it emits the Wilhelm scream sound effect when dropped. This is achieved through the controller's haptic motors, as it lacks a built-in speaker. The article also touches on delays for the Steam Machine and VR headset due to a memory crisis.
PSA: The Steam Controller Wilhelm Screams at you if you drop it
The Steam Controller features an easter egg where it plays the Wilhelm Scream sound effect when dropped, likely as a humorous reaction to being thrown or dropped. This feature is enabled when the gyro is active in the controller's desktop profile settings. The article also mentions the potential for Valve to allow custom sound effects in future software updates.
The Steam Controller is actually a scream controller, because Valve couldn't resist making it cry out in memey pain when you drop it
The Steam Controller has a hidden easter egg where it emits the 'Wilhelm scream' sound effect if dropped from a certain height. This feature, discovered on Reddit, appears to have a cooldown and specific height requirement to trigger. Valve previously included noisy hardware features in the first Steam Controller through modded haptic motors.
If you drop (or throw) your new Steam Controller it will scream at you
Valve has included a hidden Easter egg in the new Steam Controller that causes it to emit a Wilhelm scream when dropped. This feature, discovered by a Reddit user and confirmed by the author, does not require Steam to be running and occurs intermittently. The controller also has a 'Ping' function to help identify multiple units.
The Steam Controller Features A Very Familar-Sounding Easter Egg
The Steam Controller has been found to feature a hidden Easter egg where it plays the Wilhelm Scream sound effect when dropped from a height of approximately three feet. This discovery was confirmed by GameSpot, highlighting the playful nature of Valve's engineers. The article advises users to test this feature in a safe, cushioned environment.
ARGs and Easter Eggs
Valve has included a Wilhelm scream Easter egg in the new Steam Controller. This discovery was reported by PC Gamer, highlighting the developer's penchant for hidden details.
Valve snuck a Wilhelm scream easter egg into the new Steam Controller
Valve has included a Wilhelm scream easter egg in the new Steam Controller. When dropped, the gamepad will occasionally emit the iconic sound effect, a feature that appears to be triggered by haptics and gyros. This secret feature was discovered by a Reddit user and confirmed by PC Gamer staff.
No One Noticed Intergalactic's Hidden Naughty Dog Easter Egg
Actress Tati Gabrielle revealed that the character name Jordan A. Mun in the upcoming game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet contains a hidden Naughty Dog Easter egg. The initials J-A-M are a callback to Naughty Dog's original company name, JAM Software, founded by Jason Rubin, Andy Gavin, and Mike Goyet.
All Area 41 Music Disc fragments in Far Far West and how to find them
This guide details the locations of three hidden Music Disc fragments within the Area 41 map's Far Far West region. Finding all fragments allows players to unlock the 'Always Late' music track for the Saloon, contributing to an exclusive unlockable.
ARGs and Easter Eggs
Diablo 4 players are actively engaged in searching for the 'Cow God' within the game, a pursuit that falls under the umbrella of Alternate Reality Games (ARGs) and elaborate Easter eggs. This player-driven mystery has become a significant point of discussion and activity within the game's community.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight includes some incredibly deep - and very funny - cuts from the series' history
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is packed with deep-cut Easter eggs referencing the franchise's history, including a humorous nod to Michael Caine's misspelling of "Batman Begins" and a quote from Tommy Lee Jones in Batman Forever. The game, developed by TT Games, features voice work from Matt Berry as Bane and is set to release on May 22 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow.
