Video Game Urban Legends

Remember the simple times before the Internet when gamers had to rely on their friends and the occasional monthly mag to update them on strange cheats and Easter eggs? Those were the days, back when you could spend nights trying to unlock Shen Long or revive Aeris only to realize you'd been duped.

To honor these pranks and rumors we present you our favorite. These are The Best Video Game Urban Legends.

Oh, by the way, I know a guy, who knows a guy who knows the Mortal Kombat SNES blood code, if you're interested.

By Sam Brand, Jordan Hoffman, Chris Plante, Rene Rosa and Parker Ward