Easter Eggs have a long tradition in games, and it is safe to assume that they were created mainly due to the programmers’ passion for certain topics – and sometimes out of boredom. They can be references to other titles, movies, or other aspects of pop culture. Sometimes they are simply inside jokes, and in others, they hint at hidden machinations in the game world or even tease a sequel.
In short, Easter Eggs are bright and colorful finds that surprise and entertain every time – so they’re perfectly named. Just in time for Easter, this list presents ten of the most surprising Easter Eggs in gaming history, in no particular order.
