Cracked Archive - Video Games

Cracked Archive - Hilarious observations all about video games, including the easter eggs you missed, and secrets that programmers and game designers don't want you to know.

This Lego Adaptation Of 'Dark Souls' Is Weirdly Perfect

Who knew that disturbing headless figures and Legos could mix so well?

Authors: By Cedric Voets
Published: June 04, 2018
Comments: 21

The Completely Insane Scene From The New 'Harry Potter' Game

'Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery' isn't just a bad game. It also gives us the darkest moment in video game history.

Authors: By Adam Wears
Published: May 09, 2018
Comments: 29

The Crazy Coincidence That Saved Video Games Forever

What saved the video game market slump? A bizarre chain of events that started with one businessman throwing a temper tantrum.

Authors: By Jeff Silvers
Published: April 21, 2018
Comments: 91

5 Gamers Who Turned Trolling Into An Artform

If you're extremely old, you might remember the days when internet trolling was fun and imaginative and done purely for laughs.

Authors: By Adam Wears
Published: April 16, 2018
Comments: 81

6 Video Game Feats So Amazing They Make You Question Reality

While the rest of us were making dick jokes out of gunfights and zoning laws, more creative gamers were doing some truly amazing things.

Authors: By James Freeth
Published: April 14, 2018
Comments: 58

5 Dark And Gritty Sequels To Goofy Video Games

As gamers matured, developers tried to do the same.

Authors: By Spencer Thew, Tiago Svn
Published: March 17, 2018
Comments: 87

5 Video Game Adaptations That Totally Missed The Point

Sometimes a game adaptation is more than simply a bad, nakedly commercial cash grab.

Authors: By Rani Baker, Jacopo della Quercia , Adam Koski, Mike Bedard, E.M. Caris
Published: March 10, 2018
Comments: 116

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19 Hilariously Infuriating Video Game Enemies

Do video game designers feed on rage? Asking for a friend.

Authors: By Cracked Plasticians
Published: March 08, 2018
Comments: 179

5 Totally WTF Times Real-World Problems Invaded Video Games

Virtual worlds can also be ruined by terrible circumstances and even more terrible people.

Authors: By James Freeth
Published: March 03, 2018
Comments: 186

5 Beloved Games That Have Secret Terrifying Backstories

There are some seemingly cute, family-friendly games out there hiding backstories so messed up that they'd be cut from a Chuck Palahniuk novel.

Authors: By James Kinneen, Tiago Svn, Abraham Mireles
Published: February 12, 2018
Comments: 113

5 Games That Were Released Hilariously Broken

Even the biggest-budget titles can wind up as a cautionary tale.

Authors: By Henrik Magnusson
Published: January 23, 2018
Comments: 111

5 Tiny Decisions That Nearly Ruined Your Favorite Games

Even the greatest video games have their flaws.

Authors: By Chris Rio, James Kinneen, Jordan Breeding, Joe Phillips
Published: January 06, 2018
Comments: 143

5 Insanely Dark Messages In Classic Video Games (You Missed)

The technology available to old-school video games didn't leave a lot of room for nuance. Which is good considering the few times retro games dove into ethically murky waters and came back up with ...

Authors: By Tiago Svn, Dan Hopper
Published: November 20, 2017
Comments: 97

5 Gloriously Stupid Times Video Games Tried To Sell You Crap

Any incredibly immersive video game universe can come undone in an instant when a game turns into a crass advertisement for products from the real world.