10 Conspiracy Theory: The Government Used Polybius To Psychoanalyze People
Supposedly, a game called Polybius was used to psychoanalyze people. The game appeared in arcades in Portland and suddenly disappeared after strange men wearing black suits disconnected the machines. Whether these are the peculiar men in black from the pervasive conspiracy theories is unknown. Could this game have been part of a top-secret government experiment? Skeptics cast doubt that the game ever existed.
As detailed by pdxmonthly.com, “The game—a black box with no name that involved geometric patterns and colorful shapes—was instantly addictive, hypnotic, and, in some cases, dangerous.” Polybius is not recommended for people with epilepsy because of its bizarre lighting effects.
9 Myth: The Madden Curse
The Madden curse is a widespread belief that any athlete who appears on the game series’ cover is going to suffer a severe injury, have a poor season, or worse. It all started after Garrison Heart appeared on the Madden NFL 99 cover, only to break his ankle shortly after.
Since then, the Madden curse has struck again, affecting athletes such as Barry Sanders, Michael Vick, Shaun Alexander, Brett Favre, and Drew Brees. It appears as if the curse has worn off in recent Madden games, but there was a time when it was a mainstream belief.
8 Conspiracy Theory: The Game Berserk Killed Two People
Okay, so this one might sound a bit sketchy at first, but there is some truth behind it. First, let’s give you some background on the game. Berserk is a simplistic arcade game that pits players against robots. Killing a robot gives you 50 points and in total, there are 64,000 levels. There is also an enemy called “Evil Otto,” who is a big yellow smiley face.
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A 19-year-old boy by the name Jeff Dailey once accumulated a whopping 16,660 points (666). After typing his name into the high score, he died from a heart attack. A year later, the same happened to 18-year-old Peter Burkowski, who recorded two high scores playing Berserk. These incidents can be misconstrued as a conspiracy, but undoubtedly, the incidents are highly coincidental.
7 Myth: Pokémon Red And Green Caused Child Suicide
Rumors suggest that Pokémon Red and Green (the Japanese versions) are responsible for the deaths of children aged 7-12. A sound, dubbed the Lavender Tone, could only be heard by children with ear sensitivity to the noise. Of course, this is only a myth, and the Lavender Town of Pokémon Red and Green is not cursed.
The legend says that at least two-hundred kids commit suicide because of the Lavender Tone. They supposedly died from jumping from high places and hanging. It sounds a bit extreme, but of course, it’s a myth.
6 Conspiracy Theory: The Bureau: XCOM Declassified
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is a video game that released across most major platforms in 2013. The details around the creation of the game are unusual. According to huffingtonpost.ca, “the man heading the public relations side of the game’s release is Nick Pope, the former head of the British Ministry of Defence’s now-defunct UFO desk.”
Pope had reportedly told the public during an XCOM interview that Britain had weapons to combat an alien invasion. In the game, players play an American government agent who attempts to fight off an alien invasion.
5 Myth: The Kill Switch Video
So few people have played Killswitch that it could either be fake or be one of the creepiest games out there. The game starts with a woman who wakes up in a coal mine. She has to pass demonic inspectors and the undead to make it to safety—and the surface.
There are videos of Killswitch found on the internet, but it can’t be found available for purchase. The game seemingly appeared out of nowhere. It must exist or be the product of highly skilled animation.
4 Conspiracy Theory: The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask BEN Drowned
Something has gone wrong if someone thinks that a game designed for children and the general public could be haunted. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask should now be called “The Urban Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Haunting” because of the BEN Drowned creepypasta.
The urban legend says that a cartridge is haunted by the ghost of a kid named Ben. A save file called “BEN” exists on the game and duplicates if you try to delete it. Strange events take place when you try to play the BEN file. A clip of the BEN Drowned haunting can be seen on this YouTube video here. The weirdest part is that the name “BEN Drowned” has nothing to do with the game.
3 Myth: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Sasquatch (Bigfoot)
Undoubtedly, the most famous myth in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has to be the Sasquatch (Bigfoot). Numerous people have claimed to see him in a specific region of San Andreas. Photos taken of the creature have been debunked as mods, so there is little merit to this phenomenon.
In the vast wilderness of San Andreas, there is said to be a bigfoot at large. Whether you call him Bigfoot, Yeti, Sasquatch, Yowie, or Orang Pendek, there is a name for the supernatural creature in almost every culture.
2 Conspiracy Theory: GTA Online’s Biker Update Is Causing NPCs To Try To Attack You
A conspiracy theory is gaining traction as multiple Reddit threads are suggesting NPCs are becoming more aggressive. As detailed by a Reddit user, whose account has since been deleted, “all of a sudden a black car comes up and 4-5 npc guys in suits get out and starts shooting at me, I kill them but another car comes, I kill them too.”
Players have noticed aggressive NPCs since the GTA Online: Bikers update. People also claim that vehicles swerve out of lanes to hit theirs. It sounds like an elaborate conspiracy theory to make players paranoid while playing the game.
1 Myth: Slenderman
Originating as part of a Creepypasta, Slenderman has become an internet horror icon who first appeared in the video game Slender: The Eight Pages. He has a tall, lanky appearance and tends to dwell in the woods.
His black suit and lack of facial features make him all the more disturbing. Despite popular belief that the Slenderman may exist, he is nothing more than part of a Creepasta poster’s imagination. His popularity is attributed to his unique appearance and the fact he’s shrouded in mystery.
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