Pop Facts

Journey back to the days of the Atari to discover the history behind gaming’s first big secret.

Did a PS3 exclusive character maker her debut in the Xbox 360 version?

Did EA plant hidden refrences to its popular franchises in their DLC packs?

Does Hudson Soft's iconic character have an identity crisis?

Does a hidden message hold the key to an upcoming Metroid game?

Does a secret message in GTA III poke fun at curious fans?

Arkham City has some 8-Bit bats in the belfry, with a secret more guarded than Bruce Wayne’s clandestine nightlife.

Was Bungie giving us the signs of Destiny back in the days of ODST? Be sure to check out more Pop Facts as we're dropping secrets, tips and tricks from all altitudes on Easter Sunday with the Easter Egg Extravaganza!

The Rings of Power harbor a titillating secret for the 18+ crowd. Enjoy more Pop Facts now with more episodes available now during the Easter Egg Extravaganza!

The game we now know as Darkstalkers actually came about from a U.S. designer’s love for fantasy and old-school movie monsters.

Ever wonder what Varia actually means? The answer might surprise you.

Remember the good times in Super Mario 64 as we exploit some zany glitches.

How many Lost references can we find in Just Cause 2?

The Simpsons invade Duke's world. See how many references we can spot.

What sort of demonic Easter eggs did iD cook up for Doom 2?

Learn how hardware differences between the NES and Famicom created an intriguing legacy for one of Zelda's oddball monsters.

The Blue Bomber boasts some slick power ups, but did he borrow a few moves from another Capcom series?

A closer look at the trophies in Melee reveal hidden references.

Did Gearbox sneak a Sea World inspired attraction into the Borderlands series?

Is it possible for Faith to have a run-in with a large and furry critter?

Was a pivotal scene from Episode IV scrapped from the final version of the game?

Rein in the random encounters to open your Animal Crossing town for more construction.

Does an out-of-the-ordinary heist end with the ultimate score?

Just what exactly is Samus wearing underneath her suit of armor?

Discover the secrets within one of Persona 4's most memorable dungeons.

Wesker has even more secrets than we thought.

An old acquaintance from Liberty City drops by to lend a helping hand.

See how far off the deep end this in-game announcer goes.

Castlevania's Alucard has a chilling message in store for fans.

We crack open the barrel on this obscure Atari 800 Easter egg.

A secret Final Fantasy easter-egg invades the SNES classic.

Did Square take a jab at Dragon Quest and Zelda in the original Final Fantasy?

How many references are in the new Zelda 3DS game? We've put together the key scenes in The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds that reference past games in the franchise!

A hero from another Nintendo series pops up in Super Mario 3D World.

What Nintendo heroes are caught sleeping on the job in Super Mario RPG?

Duke has a close encounter with one of the most terrifying on-screen villains of all time.

Did Final Fantasy’s popular side quests get their start as a secret minigame in the NES classic?