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Steam Controller Drops Trigger a Wilhelm Scream Easter Egg
technology12 days ago

Steam Controller Drops Trigger a Wilhelm Scream Easter Egg

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.

Valve's Steam Controller Delivers a Wilhelm Scream When Dropped
technology12 days ago

Valve's Steam Controller Delivers a Wilhelm Scream When Dropped

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 Steam Controller Triggers Wilhelm Scream When Dropped in Big Picture Mode
technology13 days ago

Valve's Steam Controller Triggers Wilhelm Scream When Dropped in Big Picture Mode

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 Squeals: A Wilhelm Scream Easter Egg When Dropped
technology13 days ago

Valve's Steam Controller Squeals: A Wilhelm Scream Easter Egg When Dropped

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.

television5 months ago

Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe Lead New 30 Rock-Inspired Comedy Series

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.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Removes Guitar Hero Reference Amid Investigation
gaming10 months ago

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Removes Guitar Hero Reference Amid Investigation

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.