Hiding secrets in open source games

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Hiding secrets in open source games

Easter eggs and game secrets are among the most fascinating and powerful aspects of video games in my experience.

Stumbling onto one feels like taking a step outside the intended path and seeing the game reward our curiosity. We know many people will simply miss it, and that makes it feel special.

For a brief instant, there is a connection between the developer and the player, as we wonder: “what did it mean to you?”.

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