Halliday's Easter Egg Hunt

The transcript describes the impact of James Halliday's death and the contest he created, which involved finding an Easter egg in the virtual world of Oasis. Halliday's video message, Anorak's Invitation, sparked a global hunt for the egg, leading to a resurgence of 1980s pop culture. The hunt became a cultural phenomenon, with many dedicating their lives to finding the egg. After years of searching, the first key was finally discovered by an 18-year-old, marking a significant moment in the contest.

What was the global reaction to James Halliday's death?

• It was celebrated.

• It caused a worldwide frenzy.

• It was only noted by gamers.

• It was largely ignored.

What was the title of Halliday's video message?

• Halliday's Legacy

• The 80s Quest

• Anorak's Invitation

• The Oasis Challenge

What decade was Halliday obsessed with?

• 1970s

• 1980s

• 2000s

• 1990s

What was the first video game Easter egg?

• A bonus stage in Space Invaders

• A hidden message in Adventure

• A hidden level in Pac-Man

• A secret character in Mario

What did Halliday's contest involve finding?

• A lost city in the game

• An Easter egg in The Oasis

• A secret code in a book

• A hidden treasure in the real world

How many keys were involved in the contest?

• Four

• Two

• One

• Three

What was the cultural impact of the contest?

• It sparked a global interest in 1980s culture.

• It was only popular in the United States.

• It led to the decline of The Oasis.

• It was forgotten quickly.

What term was used to describe those searching for Halliday's Easter egg?

• Explorers

• Hunters

• Gunters

• Seekers

What happened on February 11, 2045?

• Halliday's will was revealed.

• The Oasis was shut down.

• The first key was found.

• The contest was canceled.

Who found the first key?

• A famous celebrity

• A professional gamer

• An 18-year-old kid

• A team of experts