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South Park Gives Us A First Look At GTA 6’s Most Disgusting Feature
A recent episode of South Park provided a first look at a peculiar feature in Grand Theft Auto 6: the ability to throw dog poop at NPCs. The show highlighted animations of dogs defecating, NPCs collecting the waste, and the player's ability to use the poop as an explosive projectile. This gag continues South Park's history of referencing video games, including past episodes focused on World of Warcraft and Red Dead Redemption 2.
As Ubisoft says goodbye to Assassin's Creed Shadows, fans spot a new reference to a fan-favorite protagonist that has them hoping for "a proper continuation"
The final update for Assassin's Creed Shadows includes new data files referencing past protagonists Basim and Kassandra, sparking fan discussions about potential future storylines. Players expressed a desire for a more direct continuation of Basim's modern-day narrative from Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
Forza Horizon 6 pokes Nintendo's Pokemon lawyers with a nod to "that Japanese collecting game we're not…
Forza Horizon 6 features a subtle reference to Pokemon within its radio station dialogue, with hosts encouraging players to "snap 'em all" and mentioning "that Japanese collecting game we're not allowed to name for legal reasons." This nod likely alludes to past legal disputes involving similar game mechanics.
Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Includes Goofy Michael Caine Tweet Reference
Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight will feature an Easter egg referencing a famous typo made by actor Michael Caine when tweeting about Batman Begins. The game, developed by TT Games, mashes up various Batman incarnations and will be released on May 22 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
