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Hulk Game Codes Hidden In Movie
Thanks to Shacknews for pointing to a Comics2Film article mentioning that there are hidden unlock codes for the Hulk videogame stashed away in the Ang Lee-directed Hulk movie that opens this weekend. Apparently, "You may see a license plate in the movie and that will be a code to open up areas in the game." The unlockable goodies include the gray Hulk often seen in the comics, but of course, the people over at GameFAQs have found the code already - don't look if you want to play along at home.
Did anyone else see the halftime of Game 6 of the NBA Finals? It was practically one long ad for the movie.
I'm already sick of hearing about it... and it has several days before it's actually released.
The gray Hulk is called Mr. Fixit... you insensitive clods!
Slashdotter are stupid and biased.
The road signs in Matrix: Reloaded had cheat codes for the (piss-poor sellout) Enter the Matrix game.
I was going to see this movie!!!!!!! Now that I know there is a car in it, I might as well stay home.
Man, I remember Kombat Kodes being put in the credits of the original Mortal Kombat movie and trying furiously to write each set fast enough. If I'm not mistaken, Mortal Kombat the movie is where other movies have gotten the idea from. Also, simoniker you suggested that we "...don't look if you want to play along at home" in reference to GameFAQs having the codes already. Are you suggesting that we pirate the movie before its theatrical release. Shame on you! This would make Jack Valenti turn over in his pile of money!
Until Slashdot fixes the funny modifier, use insightful or interesting. The poster knows your intentions.
Up, Up, Down, Down, B, A Start?
Developers are expected to release an apology shortly.
...the gay hulk.
up up down down left right left right b a select start I still remember that code after all these years.
This sounds like a great idea! To bad it will cause kids to download the movie so that they can find all the cheat codes. Because who really notices them in a movie theater after spending somewhere around $30 for two tickets, popcorn, drinks and candy. Oh and don't forget the Nachos with cheese and lots of Jalopenos.
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"Also the fact that people sneak their own food and drinks into the theater drives up the cost."
Serves them right. If they charged the going rate for candybars and popcorn, it wouldn't be as bad, and they might make up for the cut profit margin by selling more stuff.
5. The Hulk is a CGI effect, not a painted WWE guy.
4. Sorry, this is Marvel not DC. So you will not find any references to Metropolis.
3. Darth is Luke's father. OOPS wrong movie
2. Bill Bixby does NOT make a cameo appearance!
1. He's mean and green
If you want players to have access to these features, put them in a special, accessible menu! Normal "cheat" codes are bad enough, but when they try to make people watch the movie ( more than once?) to play the game that's just annoying. What if I'm a Hulk fan (I'm not) who for some reason can't see the movie at a theater? (maybe I have to take care of a disabled family member etc). What practical purpose does limiting access to these features have?
If you're going to talk about completing games without cheating etc, then saved games could contain a flag indicating whether a player's ever used any of the cheats.
Remember, some kids/people are not internet savvy enough to find the codes by themselves (yes, I know your 5 year old nephew is smarter than you, but that doesn't apply to 100% of kids, and some don't have internet access) and for them access to these features could mean the difference between being able to complete the game and being unable to complete it. Didn't you ever get stuck on a nasty end of level boss or whatever? Don't want to admit it? Fine, how about somebody you know?
These codes are starting to make me angry. And you wouldn't like me when I'm angry.
Perhaps the oddest of the revealed codes is one that lets you remove the Hulk's trademark purple pants.
Screw that crap! I want the code that lets you remove Jennifer Connolly's pants!
Now, think: you came to watch a movie, but now you have to pay attention or you won't get the bonus code for an extra level in the videogame! Are they trying to force us to play the game or watch the movie? I wonder. I've said it once and I'll say it again, that movies destroy video games and this one on hand is doing so as well. Unless you come to the movie with a pen and paper you're out of luck. It's kind of a cute idea but I prefer to watch and enjoy the movie, not pay attention to every road sign or license plate in the movie to give me a code for a game... I think they took this way too far. They need to stop, and let us enjoy the movie. They should add a section to the DVD which will give you codes, if that's what they want to do. Hiding stuff in the movie is annoying.
For all of those that had witness let me give you one of my favorite sayings "Ph34r My M4d Skillz"
Now I'm going to have to download a better copy. This workprint probably doesn't have the resolution to pick out a code on a license plate. Though maybe it does, I'll go and check.
For the humor-impaired, this is a joke. I'll end up seeing the movie opening day, and I'll never play the game. And of course the workprint has enough clarity to see a license plate number if it's meant to be noticed.
Twelve fingers or one, its how you play. ~Gattaca (Vincent)