The Secret Level
Games, reviews, and the hidden corners worth finding — from Secret Level episodes to Easter eggs, speedruns, and overlooked gems.
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Secret Level: And They Shall Know No Fear
The Warhammer 40K Space Marines episode that made the anthology essential viewing.
The First Video Game Easter Egg: Adventure on Atari 2600
Warren Robinett hid his name in a game in 1979 and started a tradition.
Doom II: John Romero’s Severed Head Hidden Inside the Final Boss
The most notorious hidden message in 90s game history.
GTA V: The 5 Best Hidden Easter Eggs in San Andreas
Ghosts, UFOs, Bigfoot, and the jetpack that isn’t where you think it is.
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Daily writing on games old and new — from Diablo 2 Act I warlock builds to 25-minute indie platformers. Browse the full archive or subscribe to the YouTube channel for playthroughs.