The Secret Origins of 11 Famous Video Games

(via Mental Floss)  Secret origins aren’t just for superheroes in need of a good backstory. Many of the most popular video games to ever find their way onto shelves have arrived with elements of their development that make a great product even more memorable. Whether it’s surprising celebrity tie-ins or random discoveries that went on to define a franchise, these 11 games each have a “secret” origin that adds yet another footnote to the impressive place they hold in gaming history.