All articles tagged with #easter egg
Nintendo’s Switch 2 game Yoshi and the Mysterious Book includes 10 gravity-based worlds, with a moon stage that pays homage to Mario Galaxy and Yoshi’s Island through a Raven/ Raphael-inspired sequence and Star Bits, a nod that fans are noticing; Nintendo Life’s review gave it 6/10, praising charm but noting repetitive elements.
Reddit-disseminated secret: Valve’s Steam Controller will occasionally emit the Wilhelm Scream via its haptic motors when dropped, even if it isn’t paired to a PC. The effect is randomized and not tied to drop strength, as confirmed by a weeks-long test. It’s a surprising, charming Easter egg on the $99 device that adds a fun, audible quirk to an otherwise standard controller.
The Steam Controller has a hidden easter egg: if you drop the controller while in Steam Big Picture mode, it will emit a Wilhelm scream through its built-in haptic motors rather than your PC speakers. The trigger sequence is to enter Big Picture mode, turn the controller off, turn it on, and then drop it onto a soft surface. Valve notes the controller is robust but advises against repeated drops to avoid potential damage.
Valve's new Steam Controller reportedly emits the Wilhelm scream when dropped from a height while in Big Picture mode, an Easter egg that appears to reliably trigger from about three feet onto a floor or couch. The find comes as early stock sold out and Valve said more would be available soon. The piece also notes the controller is an improved model, though its thumbstick layout may feel niche for some users.
Valve's Steam Controller 2026 hides a playful Easter Egg: if dropped from a certain height, it can emit the Wilhelm scream, a meme sound. Reported on Reddit and corroborated by Peeved Controller Gamer, the effect doesn't fire every time and seems to have a cooldown between drops. The quirk recalls early Steam Controller quirks (e.g., modded units making noise) and is presented as light hardware humor rather than a functional feature.
At the Oscars, Ryan Coogler wore cornrows braided with a G-clef in the back and a guitar on the side as an Easter egg honoring his film Sinners, a detail fans celebrated for its artistry and its nod to Black hair history and representation.
Fans hoped the Amazon countdown would tease a new Fallout game or remaster, but it’s just an Easter egg pointing to Robert House’s penthouse in Fallout: New Vegas, with behind-the-scenes photos. The piece notes Season 3 of the Fallout series is confirmed, but there’s no new game announcement beyond that.
Director Josh Safdie revealed at a London talk that Robert Pattinson provides the announcer/umpire voice in the Timothée Chalamet-led film Marty Supreme, a playful Easter egg tied to Safdie’s work with Pattinson; his voice is heard during a British Open–style semifinals moment featuring Chalamet’s Marty Mauser.
Tracy Morgan's new NBC sitcom, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, features several nods to 30 Rock, including a reference to Donaghy Estates champagne, creating a shared universe with the earlier show. The series, created by Robert Carlock and Tina Fey, follows a disgraced NFL player trying to redeem himself, and is set to premiere in February 2026.
The article explores various theories about the meaning of 'Standby' on Taylor Swift's schedule, suggesting it could be an Easter egg hinting at a surprise release, a live album, vault tracks, or a special merch drop during her Showgirl era, with fans speculating about hidden messages and upcoming announcements.
Taylor Swift has been frequently wearing Gucci outfits, which are now believed to be an Easter egg referencing her upcoming album 'Life of a Showgirl,' with lyrics and fashion choices hinting at a thematic connection.
Platinum Games contributed to Konami's Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater by developing a new version of the hidden Easter egg, Snake's Nightmare, a challenging third-person action sequence that offers fans a nostalgic and enhanced experience in the remake.
The article provides a detailed guide on completing the main story quest in the Zombies map Reckoning for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, including steps to obtain rewards, build key weapons and characters, and prepare for the boss fight, with options to choose between fighting Richtofen or S.A.M. for the final encounter.
Adam Sandler paid tribute to the late Cameron Boyce in 'Happy Gilmore 2' with a subtle Easter egg showing Boyce on a TV in the background, honoring his memory six years after his death. The tribute was well-received by fans and included a heartfelt on-screen message during the credits.
Iron Galaxy, developer of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 remakes, is investigating how a Guitar Hero World Tour box art reference, embedded as a joke in a new level, appeared in the game. They plan to remove it in an upcoming update after community feedback, despite some fans defending the Easter Egg as a harmless gag. The reference was linked to the now-closed NeverSoft studio, which worked on both Tony Hawk and Guitar Hero series.