Currys, that high-street survivor and e-commerce fighter, has an angle on the feel-good neurotransmitter our bodies make. The sale is this; gaming is good, and finding Easter eggs is an effective way to trigger a dopamine hit. That link goes to the 1998 academic paper from nature.com that presents a proof.
But why stop there? Currys have put together dopamine crush, with pop culture pundit Hunter Clark (aka @hiddengamingdetails from TikTok) to share some Easter eggs you might have missed.
Thor’s teeth in God of War: Ragnarök
The Easter egg appears at the start of God of War: Ragnarök. And if you irritate God, he will spit out a tooth, which you can find every time you return to that spot.
Likewise, if you keep hitting the chime to summon Ratatoskr, your handy companion, he’ll make a witty remark, but one ring too many, and he’ll have a furious outburst. You would only notice this if you deliberately struck the chimes after the discovery.
Joy-cons in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
The Pokémon Scarlet and Violet secret gaming element falls under the “did you notice that?” heading. The makers sneaked in a charming little feature personalised to each player using Nintendo Switch.
As you enter your bedroom in the games’ metaverse, Nintendo Switch and its Joy-Cons match the colours of the system you’re playing on.
Mark the track in Mario Kart Deluxe 8
A nice hidden element in Mario Kart Deluxe 8 is that Mario’s ‘M’ imprint is left on the track as he drives. It is visible on the main menu if you zoom in on Mario’s tyre tread, but it can also be seen in the game when Mario drives about.
Frame-rate matching of the Spider-Verse in Fortnite
Fortnite is clearly one of the most popular games in the world, both to play and watch online. This is due to the multiple characters, skins, and scenarios that include a plethora of hidden treasures.
When you choose to play Ghost Spider from Into the Spider-Verse, you will discover a hidden detail in Fortnite. Using an acrobatic emote on a skin other than hers will be done at the same frame rate as the rest of the game. However, when her original skin is used, the emote speed is reduced to 12 frames per second. This is done purposefully to make the motions look more like they do in the film.
‘The Crystal Ship’ in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
A hidden gaming element in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II pays homage to the renowned show Breaking Bad.
On the map of Santa Sea, there is an RV with gunshot holes covered with duct tape.
The RV looks just like Walt and Jesse’s RV from the episode where it is shot, and they cover the holes with duct tape just like they do on the show.
Only the most ardent fans of the programme would notice this!
The professional in Grand Theft Auto V
This popular game exploits the character’s knowledge – and the line between the two is razor-thin. But, once revealed, you will always be able to view it.
Trevor and Franklin aim down the sites differently than Michael in GTA V. Trevor and Franklin fire from their hips and leave the stack unfolded; however, Michael aims from his face and unfolds the stack to demonstrate his professionalism.
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