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A528950 - Electronic Easter-Eggs

Post 1

Dancing Ermine

http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/A528950

Not exactly topical, but sort of.

Any insights?


A528950 - Electronic Easter-Eggs

Post 2

Mikey the Humming Mouse - A3938628 Learn More About the Edited Guide!

I think this is a great topic, but could definitely use some more development. Some examples of some of the more classic easter eggs would be great. As would some mention of how easter eggs have moved to other mediums -- video games, websites, etc. And maybe some more info on how users find easter eggs?

smiley - smiley
mikey


A528950 - Electronic Easter-Eggs

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Blatherskite the Mugwump - Bandwidth Bandit

I agree, it needs more. Easter eggs in video games in particular have evolved... rather than simple credits, some Easter eggs activate special advantages or alterations to the game play itself.


A528950 - Electronic Easter-Eggs

Post 4

Ariel

I concur with the previous two posters.. this really is a great topic with potential... but it needs to be fleshed out. History, most famous examples, corporate response?
cheers-
Ari


A528950 - Electronic Easter-Eggs

Post 5

Lochinvar

My favorite easter egg is the flight simulator in a certain spreadsheet program.


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Michael Notforyou

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Post 7

Dancing Ermine

Stunning, and here was me thinking it would take until next easter smiley - winkeye


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