Easter Eggs & References

Discover all the hidden Easter Eggs and pop culture references in Tales from the Borderlands! We've got the full rundown to help you spot every nod.

Hey there! So, you're diving into Tales from the Borderlands and want to know about all the cool little nods and winks the game throws at you? You've come to the right place! This game is packed with references to all sorts of movies, TV shows, books, and even other games. Let's break 'em down so you don't miss a single one. Books and Comics This game loves its literary roots! Keep an eye out for nods to: * *A Brief History of Time* * *The Canterbury Tales* * *The Dark Tower* * *Dragon Ball* * *Fight Club* * *Frankenstein* * *The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy* franchise * *The Lord of the Rings* * *Mad Magazine* * *Merchant of Venice* * *Moby Dick* * *Nineteen Eighty-Four* * *Star Trek* Games For all you fellow gamers, Tales from the Borderlands sprinkles in references to some classics: * *BioShock* * *Blaster Master* * *Brothers in Arms* * *Call of Duty* * *Diablo* * *Gauntlet* * *Half-Life* * *House of the Dead* * *Left 4 Dead* * *Sonic the Hedgehog* * *Super Mario Bros.* Gaming Jargon & Memes Ever heard of 'Ding!' or 'Group LF Healer'? You'll see these pop up, along with a nod to *Zero Wing*. Internet Culture Remember *Homestar Runner*? Yep, that's in there too! Music Get ready for some musical homages. The game references: * 'Baby Got Back' * 'Fight For Your Right' * 'I'm on a Boat' * 'I Want it All' * 'Master Exploder' * 'Sabotage' * 'Smoke on the Water' * 'Psycho Killer' * 'Getting Better' * 'The Roof is on Fire' * Motörhead * 'Another one bites the dust' Places Some locations might ring a bell: * Arthur Treacher's Restaurant * Grassy Knoll * Road's End (like the signpost in Fort Knoxx) TV and Film This is where the game really shines with its references. You'll find nods to: * *2001: A Space Odyssey* * *A Christmas Story* * *Aliens* * *Arrested Development* * *Back to the Future* * *Bloodsport* * *Canvas News* * *Die Hard* * *Doctor Who* * *Dukes of Hazzard* * *Evil Dead* * Fabergé Organic Shampoo * *Firefly* * *Forrest Gump* * *Full Metal Jacket* * *Futurama* * *Galaxy Quest* * *Ghostbusters* * *Godfather* * *Godzilla* * Head and Shoulders * *Idiocracy* * *Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade* * *Jem* * *Lethal Weapon* * Looney Tunes * *Mad Max* * *The Madness of King George* * *Men In Black* * Merrie Melodies * Miller Beer * *Monty Python* * *Mortal Kombat* * *Mystery Science Theater 3000* * *Night of the Living Dead* * *Not Without My Daughter* * Old Spice * *Pulp Fiction* * *The Rock* * *The Royal Tenenbaums* * *The Running Man* * *Saturday Night Live* * *Scooby Doo* * *Sesame Street* * *Sigmund and the Sea Monsters* * *Slumdog Millionaire* * *South Park* * *Spaceballs* That's a ton of references, right? Keep your eyes peeled as you play; you might even spot some I missed! Enjoy the game!