Terraforming Mars

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In the board game Terraforming Mars, the corporation "Tharsis Republic" is based on the Tharsis Montes region on Mars, which is known for its massive volcanoes. elaborate share

Super Metroid

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Super Metroid's ending credits sequence features a unique, hidden animation: if you watch closely, Samus's ship flies over a small, pixelated image of a Metroid. elaborate share

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Microsoft Flight Simulator uses Bing Maps data to render the world, meaning it includes billions of buildings, trees, and other details. elaborate share

Pac-Man

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The original Pac-Man arcade cabinets were designed with a special anti-theft device: if a coin was put in but not fully accepted by the machine, it would automatically reset the game, preventing players from exploiting the system for free games. elaborate share

Handheld Consoles

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The original Game Boy's screen was notoriously difficult to see in bright sunlight. elaborate share

Grand Theft Auto V

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The character models for pedestrians in GTA V are so detailed that each one has a unique skeleton, leading to a vast array of diverse animations and movements. elaborate share