Urban's Newsletter #1

I wanted to release a newsletter to give site information updates. Welcome to the newsletter. We have added quite a bit of content to the blog this week. Right now, you'll find articles, game journals, how to guides, game play footage, movie reviews, game reviews, and future forcasts.

We have added two new contributors to the group. I'd like to introduce Doug_g and Zack. You may recognize them from some of the game night videos. Doug is coming on board as an editor. Zack will be helping put together walkthroughs and instructional material for the site.

We are trying to add entries to the blog as much as possible. We really want to establish a loyal fan base because we feel it is the other half that brings the blog alive. We want to have our fans drive our entries and be able to interact with their ideas and opinions as much as possible. Please keep informed by subscribing by using the e-mail link on the right side of the page.

UPDATE:

We are currently working on the following things to improve the site.

In the works
Adding Twitch videos
Adding YouTube support channel
Generating instructional how to play game videos for Payday 2 and XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Adding more game night footage that show off mods in Left 4 Dead 2
More articles that give readers a future forecast of games
Compiling a walkthrough for Payday 2

Planned
7 Days to Die alpha launch and game footage
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified game day launch review and game footage
MMO Invitation (game not decided)

Distant Future
The Walking Dead season 4 discussions

Please check out our videos on twitch and youtube. We have some material that hasn't been linked here yet.

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Payday 2 Safe House Easter Egg Walkthrough

In this walkthrough, we will will cover where to find the following Easter Eggs: QR codes, Half Life 2 logo, Teddy bear drill from Payday, developer credits/shout outs, and the Joker reference to the Dark Knight.

1# Half Life Logo

Location: Industrial Washing Machine

Easter Egg: Washing Machine Door

Comments: Some argue that the shape of the door and the style of the phrase "the cleaner" is a reference to Half Life 2. Here is a logo for comparison. I don't know to what to think about it but it does share an odd shape not known in most washing machines.

 2# QR CODES

Location: Moving boxes found throughout the apartment

Easter Egg: QR Code

Comments: If you scan it with your cell phone it will say, "I LOVE SECRETS." This is an indication to look around for other easter eggs.

3# Teddy Bear Drill from Payday

Location: Teddy bear on couch

Easter Egg: Pink Teddy Bear has a hidden drill in it.

Comments: This is a reference to the mission No Mercy in the original payday. 

4# The Dark Knight's the Joker

Location: Center of room that guards the secret entrance to the lower part of the safe house.

Easter Egg: Dark Knight Joker's Smile

Comments: Someone finally merged the two works together. The Joker smile is painted on the face of Lady Justice. In the original Payday, the guys rob banks using clown masks. In the beginning of "The Dark Knight" the joker robs a bank with a crew using a complicated elimination plan.

 5# Developer Fan Credits and Shouts

Location: Back alley behind garage

Easter Egg: Several tags are fan references

Comments: The developers included a special thanks to several members of the gaming community that promoted the game through youtube and gaming articles. These guys have a special place in their hearts and minds. Pretty cool.

6# Answer the Phone

Location:  Back Alley

Easter Egg: Answer the phone! Tag

Comments: Anyone trying to complete the missions on stealth will tell you just how important this is to doing so. This is more like advice than an easter egg. Though it can be found in the first payday.

 Here is a really bad walkthrough video we attempted to make. Enjoy!

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