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Dark Souls bosses are really tough to beat. That makes sense, since Dark Souls is, without a doubt, one of the most intense and frustrating experiences in the history of video games. It harkens back to the days of Megaman, Contra, and Ninja Gaiden, when bosses forced gamers to use every conceivable trick they learned along the way. Because it&#39;s so difficult, every minor victory in Dark Souls is a cathartic experience. This is the beautifully twisted premise behind Dark Souls...&nbsp;the game stretches you to your limits, only to leave you with an unmatched sense of accomplishment for every successful encounter.

From trudging through the depths of literal hell to squaring off against gigantic Lovecraftian beasts, Dark Souls has perfected the art of deriving pleasure from punishment. That&#39;s why we&#39;ve compiled a list of the most brutal, most terrifying, and most impossible boss battles from Dark Souls, along with a few helpful tips and strategies to beat them. You should expect to find no DLC content here, as this list pertains only to the original release. Bear in mind that these bosses are in no way a definitive collection of the worst frustrations Dark Souls has to offer; it&#39;s only the most challenging bosses in the game. 

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The Hardest 'Dark Souls' Bosses to Defeat

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Most Difficult Video Game Bosses in Dark Souls

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A list of references, Easter eggs, cameos, homages and fascinating factoids in the <a href="/list/movies-and-films-directed-by-martin-scorsese/alan-smithee" target="_blank">films of Martin Scorsese</a>, from Mean Streets to The Wolf of Wall Street.

The Oscar-winning director is renowned for his encyclopedic film knowledge, and his work is packed with sly winks at movies most audiences have probably never even heard of. And while Scorsese doesn&#39;t exactly make lighthearted movies, his humor shows through thanks to his frequent cameos. Sometimes he&rsquo;s a loudmouthed, disgruntled taxi patron. Other times, he&rsquo;s barely visible wearing some ridiculous getup in the corner of the frame.

These aren&#39;t all exactly <a href="/list/all-easter-eggs-from-marvel-movies/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">Easter eggs</a> per se, but if you want to go on a scavenger hunt for hidden references in his movies, you just have to know where to look. That&#39;s why we&rsquo;ve complied a short, sweet list of some of the most interesting Scorsese trivia.

So here&#39;s a list of a few of our favorite secrets, references, and bits of trivia from Martin Scorsese&#39;s prolific career.

20 Easter Eggs In Martin Scorsese Movies

Lists about video games brought to the big screen and the small screen.

Video Games Brought to Life

If the old adage about history tending to repeat itself holds true, then the video game movie forecast looks grim to say the least. Though there are many films based on video games, the God’s honest truth is that we have simply never had a single great video game movie. Not even one. There have been attempts, but Hollywood just hasn't nailed it yet, as this list of bad video game movies will show you. So what are the worst video game movies?If you think about the sheer probability of it all, it just doesn’t add up. There have been well over 50 video game movies that have hit theatrical release internationally, and while certain countries like Japan have amassed a secret stash of surprisingly decent exports like their adaptation of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, an odd statistical truth becomes apparent. You’d think with so many hands on so many projects, at least one would&nbsp;rise to the top and be great. One that would give us hope that maybe, just maybe, video games can translate well into films. We don't need Neo here, just something to renew the faith. &nbsp;With that being said, we might as well revel in the slop that we’ve been given to work with until a good video game movie comes along. While it’s really not saying much to call a video game movie bad, there are some so blatantly awful that they rise to the top — or the bottom — and stand out as especially heinous examples. From Super Mario Bros. to whoever thought Need for Speed was a good movie idea, these are some real terrible films.This list ranks the absolute worst, most cringeworthy, and offensively off the rails video game movies of all time. Vote up the bad <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/video-game-movie-problems/jordan-love?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">video game films</a> you hate the most below and, if you feel differently, see how they rank among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-video-game-movies/all-genre-movies-lists">best video game movies of all time</a>.

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The Worst Video Game Movies Ever

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Worst Video Game Movies | Bad Films Based on Video Games

Movie trivia and "things you didn't know" in your favorite sci-fi, fantasy, comic book, and cult classic films. These lists will help you spot all of the best easter eggs in movies. 

Film Facts & Easter Eggs

Lists about the works of the visionary auteur director of The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom, The Life Aquatic, and other beautifully stylized favorites.

The World of Wes Anderson

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There’s hardly a filmmaker out there with as quirky a reputation as Wes Anderson; his film sets are always packed with random souvenirs and doused in precisely calculated color. Amongst all of the cartographer’s maps, binoculars, bells, whistles, and every knick knack, doo dad, thingamajig, and whatever the hell else, Wes Anderson always manages to find a little extra room to sneak in secrets, Easter eggs, hidden references, and callbacks to his previous works and films.&nbsp; In fact, some of the most interesting secrets about his films aren’t even specifically hidden things, but rather interesting trivia that could only stem from a director like Anderson himself. Did you know that Owen Wilson had a lime in his shoe throughout the filming of The Darjeeling Limited? Or that Jason Schwartzman didn’t even wear shoes at all during the same film? Anderson also likes to hide foreshadowing and in-jokes throughout his films - wardrobe from his previous movies have shown up in later ones, and eagle-eyed viewers might even catch a glimpse of Wes himself in an on-set picture frame or two. When it comes to <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horror-film-easter-eggs/robert-desalvo?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Easter eggs in movies</a>, there's plenty of Wes Anderson material to pull from.We’ve combed through Wes Anderson’s filmography, and picked out some of the best Wes Anderson Easter eggs and trivia we could find. Cast your vote for your favorite secrets below, and see which of these movie Easter eggs you had already spotted!

18 Amazing Easter Eggs in Wes Anderson Films

Wes Anderson Easter Eggs, Hidden References

Lists about the fast talking, foot worshiping visionary behind Pulp Fiction, Inglourious Basterds, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and other quotable favorite films.

The World of Quentin Tarantino

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We&rsquo;re all familiar with the ludicrously interconnected universe of Quentin Tarantino. If you&rsquo;re not, then <a href="http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/01/17/the-intricate-expansive-universe-of-quentin-tarantino" target="_blank">read up</a>, because today we&rsquo;re not scouring through theories about <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-in-the-most-quentin-tarantino-movies/ranker-film" target="_blank">Vincent Vega</a>&rsquo;s brother&rsquo;s uncle or just what the heck&nbsp;was in that briefcase. We&rsquo;re taking a look at some of the coolest and most obscure Tarantino film Easter eggs, secrets, references, plot continuities, and bits of trivia we could find.

From hinting at character betrayals with soap bottle placement in Reservoir Dogs to sneaking the audience an explicit message on the bottom of The Bride&rsquo;s Pumas in <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/kill-bill-behind-the-scenes/mike-mcgranaghan" target="_blank">Kill Bill</a>, Tarantino has clearly mastered the art of subtlety and doesn&rsquo;t even come close to stopping there. Quentin built his entire career on knowing movies better than most any other filmmaker in Hollywood, and the references and homages are abundant in his films if you know what you&rsquo;re looking for. Even Django Unchained itself was a blatant homage to the original &lsquo;60s western Django -&nbsp;and that one&rsquo;s just right there in the name.

Without further adieu, here&rsquo;s our list of the best Easter eggs from <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/ranking-quentin-tarantino-movies" target="_blank">Tarantino films</a>. Make sure you cast your vote for your favorite hidden gems and Easter eggs on the list, and let&#39;s get to the bottom of that briefcase business in the comments section.

Easter Eggs You Didn't Notice in Quentin Tarantino Films

Easter Eggs in Quentin Tarantino Films

Lists of things to look out for. The developers are winking at you.

Gamer Trivia & Easter Eggs

Lists about the home of the Nords in the high fantasy action RPG Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Inside Skyrim

Gaming

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an absolutely massive game. Its popularity is evident, having sold more copies than any other entry in the Elder Scrolls series and still generates all sorts of buzz many years after its release. Developer Bethesda has a pedigree of sneaking extremely clever, well thought out Easter eggs into their games, and Skyrim is certainly no exception. There are lots of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/cool-easter-eggs/ashley-reign?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">cool Easter eggs</a> strewn throughout Skyrim, just waiting to be discovered.From references to past Elder Scrolls games to incredibly intricate literary allusions, Skyrim touts some truly remarkable secrets, hidden features, and Easter eggs. Did you know that you can find NPCs speaking almost word for word dialogue from properties like The Shawshank Redemption, The Lord of the Rings, and Game of Thrones? And you can also can find scenes from various shows and movies recreated in the world of Skyrim. You can even follow in the footsteps of King Arthur to find the Lady in the Lake and the Sword in the Stone. In keeping up with tradition, Bethesda took it upon themselves to pack The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim with enough Easter eggs to keep you hunting around the land for ages. These are <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/memorable-oscar-moments/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the most memorable</a> Easter eggs hidden throughout the world of Skyrim. Feel free to leave a comment with your favorite Skyrim secrets or Easter eggs and be sure to upvote the coolest Skyrim hidden features below!

35+ Hidden Easter Eggs You Never Noticed in Skyrim

20 Hidden Easter Eggs in Skyrim

Skyrim Easter Eggs, Hidden Features

Ever since the first Grand Theft Auto&nbsp;release way back in 1997, the video game developer Rockstar North has made sure to pack each game in the series with loads of Easter eggs, many of them discovered by the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-gtav-youtube-channels/youtuber" target="_blank">best GTA 5&nbsp;YouTube channels</a>.&nbsp;From references to other games and movies, callbacks to past GTA games, or just some simply oddball goodies to find, the sheer number of in-game GTA Easter eggs throughout the series is exhaustive. In this list, we&rsquo;ll highlight some of the funniest, most clever, and generally most memorable Easter eggs in the Grand Theft Auto games.&nbsp;

Did you know that you can find the apartment from Scarface in GTA&nbsp;Vice City? Or that exploiting a glitch in GTA IV can launch your car halfway across the city? There are even allusions to still-unsolved mysteries you can find in GTA 5.&nbsp;

The Grand Theft Auto series is one of the longest running, best-selling <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-video-game-franchises/ranker-games?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">video game franchises</a> of all time. With such a massive history behind it, the developers have ample room to squeeze in countless hidden features for gamers to find. While this list by no means contains every Easter egg and hidden gem in the series, we consider these 20 to be the very best. As always, feel free to leave a comment with your favorite Easter eggs from the Grand Theft Auto series and be sure to upvote the best GTA Easter eggs below!

20 Hidden Easter Eggs in GTA Games

GTA Easter Eggs | Grand Theft Auto Hidden Features

Find out what your favorite '90s stars are up to today.

'90s Stars: Then & Now

Family Entertainment

For an entire generation of young TV addicts, All That was everything good and holy in the world. We were just kids, and we needed comedic guidance. We needed something of our own. All That was… well…&nbsp;just that. For those lost souls out there who are unfamiliar with All That, it was essentially Saturday Night Live for kids, complete with cold opens and musical guests at the end of the show. But All That wasn’t just a <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/willow-lord-of-the-rings/zack-howe?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">watered down version</a> of SNL — no. The show featured a talented young cast and served up kid friendly comedy that likely got many youngsters hooked on sketch comedy. So what's the All That cast up to today?While it's easy to look back through rose-colored glasses, even today, All That’s appeal doesn’t end with simple nostalgia. The show was clever. It was well-acted. It skirted that fine line between slapstick-y enough for the little ones yet subtly irreverent enough to appease the older crowd. The cast of All That was supremely talented and featured many future comedy stars, and a few All That alumni went on to become SNL mainstays.The show spanned ten seasons on Nickelodeon (part of the Snick block) all told, and during that time many a memorable face passed through. From the original run of seasons one through six to the show’s relaunch in the early 2000s, the All That cast provided viewers with a steady stream of enduring characters. But that was so many years ago. Where are they now? In some cases, the answers might surprise you. Some have found success and stardom, some have laid low and enjoyed the fruits of their childhood labors, and some have seemed to disintegrate completely into shells of their former selves. Most of them have had roles on Boston Public for some reason. Those crazy kids! Take a look at this list of the All That cast over the years to see where they’ve ended up for yourself.

The Cast of All That: What Ever Happened to Them?

Cast of All That: Where Are they Now?

Easter Eggs

Mac users already know that the good folks over at Apple can be a bit of a wily bunch. We’re all familiar with the “I’m a PC and I’m a Mac” ads, and they've built up a reputation for cleverness -- if not cockiness. This sentiment was certainly not lost on the developers of the Mac and OS X, from the original crew way back when up until even the latest models. Apple has loaded their beloved Macintosh brand with enough Easter eggs, hidden features, and cool secrets to keep any wandering eye satisfied; some are buried deep within the computer’s command prompts, some are simply hiding in plain sight, and others can be found in iOS, too.Some of these secrets are simple little nods and homages to the dev teams of old or even the late Steve Jobs himself. Did you know that his signature glasses actually made an appearance in the iOS 7 update? Other secrets are a little harder to find, and require certain inputs in the Terminal to access. Don’t worry, we’ll get you to them and show you how to find Mac Easter eggs that will make your Apple experience extra fun, and help you procrastinate work (want to play some Tetris?!).These are some of the most mind-blowing Easter eggs hidden throughout both your current Mac and Mac computers of old, and we’ve dug them all up just for you. As always, leave a comment with any Mac Easter eggs you’d like us to see and upvote the coolest Mac secret features below!

20 Hidden Easter Eggs in Mac OS X That Will Blow Your Mind

Mac OS X Easter Eggs | Hidden Features on Macs

Lists about AMC's monumental series that follows mild-mannered chemistry teacher Walter White as he becomes kingpin Heisenberg, and the spin-off that follows Saul Goodman, a scam artist-turned lawyer.

Breaking Bad

AMC&#39;s dearly-beloved Breaking Bad&nbsp;has a spinoff series&nbsp;all about Saul Goodman, called&nbsp;Better Call Saul, that&nbsp;aims to please even the most ravenous fans. Breaking Bad devotees are probably already privy to some of the behind-the-scenes details surrounding the show, but we&#39;re betting you could still learn a thing or two about Vince Gilligan&#39;s second AMC series from this list of Better Call Saul trivia.

From timeline-altering implications to Easter eggs and production details, these are the most interesting facts you probably didn&rsquo;t know about Better Call Saul.

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