Game Devs/Companies
"Sweden"
Minecraft (26 million)
This gaming company was undergoing a class action lawsuit regarding their defective controllers for their console, requiring them to fix them for free up until May 2024.
Nintendo Switch Joy Cons
Inputting a code at the beginning of the game and gaining 30 lives is synonymous to this company's name.
Konami (code)
The most sold video game console of all time
PlayStation 2
One of the most acclaimed indie developers that has gone on to make music for Pokemon
Toby Fox
"Still Alive"
Portal (52 million)
This game has faced major scrutiny for its built-in lottery system; promoting online gambling through decorative in-game items, and lawsuits against certain influencers for not disclosing their involvement with the games scandalous websites.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO)
This famous Easter egg would have a certain boss character taunt you; poking fun by reading your save data of one of your most recently played games in your memory card.
Psycho Mantis (Metal Gear Solid)
Starting at HAL Laboratory, this world-renowned developer has created one of the most iconic gaming characters for its simple design and accessibility, while also innovating the fighting game genre.
Masahiro Sakurai
"Undefeatable"
Sonic Frontiers (40 million)
This game was so ambitious that it had one of the worst launches in video game history as it failed to meet its expectations, taking years of constant updates for it to save the company's reputation.
No Man's Sky
In this game, blowing up a wall in the Warden's office would reveal a secret room containing blueprints; teasing its upcoming sequel.
Batman Arkham Asylum
One of the most influential businessmen in the games industry, he has founded the defacto digital gaming storefront (he was also seen delivering his new console to his buyers houses).
Gabe Newell
"Bury the Light"
Devil May Cry 5 (12 million/150 million prior deletion)
As one of the worst pre-order bonuses in history, this game was met with much controversy over false advertisements by failing to deliver canvas-made bags, defective rum bottles, and accidentally exposing personal information as people were refunding these bonus products.
Fallout 76
The first ever easter egg was found in this 1979 Atari 2600 game, which was also featured in the film "Ready Player One."
Adventure
This console was the first to have a built-in modem for internet access, allowing you to obtain downloadable content or play games online with other players.
Sega Dreamcast
Licensing this IP costs 0 dollars in Japan.
Touhou Project
"It Has to Be This Way"
Metal Gear Rising: Revengence (51 million)
Sega had to erase it's entire comic book continuity over a copyright infringement lawsuit, as this contracted writer claimed that their character's species is too similar to his original works.
Ken Penders
The once scrapped mechanic known as "Stop n' Swop" would've allowed you to transfer data between this game and its sequel by swapping between each other during game play to unlock more areas and collectables.
Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo-Tooie