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The Ghosts of Halo
Myth. Players reported eerie sightings of 'ghost' Spartans in Halo multiplayer. Bungie later clarified these were due to network issues creating player duplicates.
Squall Is Dead
Myth. A fan theory suggests that Squall, the protagonist of Final Fantasy VIII, dies mid-game, with subsequent events being his dying dream.
The Dopefish
Easter egg. The Dopefish is a recurring Easter egg character in multiple video games, originally from Commander Keen.
Pikachu's Tail
Myth. There's a false memory phenomenon regarding Pikachu's tail. Some remember it having a black tip, which it does not.
L is Real 2401
Easter egg. 'L is Real 2401' was a cryptic message in Super Mario 64 believed to hint at Luigi's presence, which was later realized in a DS remake.
The UFOs of Los Santos
Easter egg. In GTA V, players can spot UFOs after completing the game 100%, confirming their existence within the game world.
The Rat Man in Portal 2
Easter egg. Within Portal 2, hidden dens can be found scrawled with writings, hinting at the existence of a character known as the Rat Man.
The Ghost Ship in The Witcher 3
Easter egg. In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, players can occasionally spot a ghostly ship sailing the seas at night.
Bigfoot in San Andreas
Myth. A myth in GTA San Andreas where some players claimed to have seen Bigfoot in the game, which has never been proven or acknowledged by Rockstar Games.
Deadly Premonition's Coffee
Easter egg. In Deadly Premonition, the protagonist can get predictive narratives from his coffee, reflecting Twin Peaks' influence.
Suicidal Photographer in GTA Vice City
Easter egg. There is a hidden character that appears to jump off a building, captured by the in-game camera in GTA Vice City.
Herobrine in Minecraft
Myth. Herobrine is a legend of a mysterious character resembling Steve with haunting behaviors, never officially added to Minecraft.
The Heart of Liberty City
Easter egg. Inside the Statue of Happiness in GTA IV, players can discover a giant beating heart, chained up and hidden.
Fallout 3 Predictions
Myth. There are claims that the radio in Fallout 3 can predict the future, but this has been debunked as a hoax.
Aliens in Skyrim
Easter egg. In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, players can find a reference to the movie 'Alien' with a dead non-human creature beside a glowing egg.
Reptile in Mortal Kombat
Easter egg. Players who met certain conditions in Mortal Kombat could fight the secret character Reptile, who combined the abilities of Scorpion and Sub-Zero.
Mew Under the Truck
Myth. A popular myth claiming Mew could be found under a truck in Pokémon Red and Blue, which turned out to be false.
Morrigan's Ghost in Dragon Age: Origins
Myth. A myth that you can encounter a ghostly version of Morrigan under certain circumstances. Nosolid evidence supports this claim.
The Cake Is a Lie
Easter egg. Portal has an ongoing joke about a promised cake being a lie, representing unattainable rewards.
Polybius Arcade Cabinet
Myth. An urban legend about an arcade game supposedly causing amnesia, nightmares, and other adverse effects, which likely never existed.
Lara Croft's Mansion Secret Room
Myth. A persistent myth claims there is a secret room in Lara's Mansion in the original Tomb Raider, which has never been found or confirmed.
The Cow Level
Easter egg. Originating as a rumor, the cow level became a reality in Diablo II, where players could access a secret level full of cows.
The Triforce Quest
Myth. In The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, there were rumors about a quest to obtain the Triforce within the game which turned out to be false.
Revolver Ocelot's Allegiance
Easter egg. In Metal Gear Solid, Ocelot's spinning reload animation hints at his true alliance in the form of a visual callback.
Nessie in Battlefield 4
Easter egg. Players can summon a giant sea monster, affectionately known as Nessie, on the map Paracel Storm in Battlefield 4.
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