We knew that Left 4 Dead 2‘s new expansion, “The Passing,” paid a graffiti tribute to Dead Rising‘s Frank West. It looks like the game’s creators admire Plants vs. Zombies as well.
Earlier today, Stephen Totilo’s review of Assassin’s Creed II referenced the game’s homage to Mario. Here’s video of the fourth wall-breaking inside joke, which is so mainstream it’s not inside. And it doesn’t really break the fourth wall, either.
This comes with a strong spoiler alert up front. Only watch this, or read further, if you have not seen the conclusion to Halo 3: ODST, or don’t mind seeing it revealed.