History ShoutOut / FalloutNewVegas

** Besides that, the casino contains the Tampico Theatre (named after the town Bogart and Co. set out from in the film) and the Cantina Madrid (where Bogart and his partner... negotiated aggressively with their fraudulent boss).
* The entirety of the Sierra Madre itself - an abandoned 'town' surrounded by an ominous fog, populated almost exclusively by unkillable {{Eldritch Abomination}}s, and people who're trapped there without realizing [[spoiler: they're dead]], where radio static warns of imminent danger - will seem [[VideoGame/SilentHill very familiar to certain people]].

* One that was ''actually missed by Obsidian'' was the eery similarities between Dead Money and [[Music/TheEagles Hotel California's]] lyrics. When someone pointed this out to J.E. Sawyer, he actually was really upset since [[WhatCouldHaveBeen they lost an absolutely amazing chance to explore that.]]

* During tha battle of Hoover Dam, one NCR soldier will scream that the Legions' troops are [[Film/{{Aliens}} "...coming out of the goddamn walls, man!"]]
** Even better, you can also hear [[Film/{{Aliens}} "Game over, man, game over!"]]
* It was cut from the final game, but the game files show that there was supposed to be a creature that could only be encountered in Wild Wasteland: A unique Fire Gecko that had its own unique breath weapon, was three times larger than normal fire geckos, and could best the Legendary Deathclaw in combat, making it the most powerful creature in the game. When spawned with the console it's just "Gecko," but its name in the editor is [[http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Gojira Gojira]]. [[note]]Best said [[Franchise/{{Godzilla}} in the tone of a terrified Japanese citizen witnessing a giant nuclear lizard]] attack.[[/note]]

* Again with Wild Wasteland, but the first time you kill a ghost person with Dean present, he'll remark: "[[Franchise/EvilDead He's not dead, it's a trick. Get an axe.]]"
* The plot involves robbing [[Film/TheTreasureOfTheSierraMadre a great treasure from the Sierra Madre]]. Bonus points for it causing previously amicable seekers to grow greedy and kill each other over it.
** Besides that, the casino contains the Tampico Theatre (named after the town Bogart and Co. set out from in the film) and the Cantina Madrid (where Bogart and his partner... negotiated agressively with their fraudulent boss).
* The entirety of the Sierra Madre itself -an abandoned 'town' surrounded by an ominous fog, populated almost exclusively by unkillable {{Eldritch Abomination}}s, and people who're trapped there without realizing [[spoiler: they're dead]], where radio static warns of imminent danger- will seem [[VideoGame/SilentHill very familiar to certain people]].

* Sinclair's revenge plan for [[spoiler:Dean Domino]] is a reference to Creator/EdgarAllanPoe's short story, "The Cask of the Amontillado." In it, a man entombs a fellow nobleman alive. Sinclair even refers to [[spoiler:Dean]] as Fortunato, the nobleman from the story, in the note he leaves in the vault, which is programmed to slam shut and lock after it is read.
* One that was ''actually missed by Obsidian'' was the eery similarities between Dead Money and [[TheEagles Hotel California's]] lyrics. When someone pointed this out to J.E. Sawyer, he actually was really upset since [[WhatCouldHaveBeen they lost an absolutely amazing chance to explore that.]]
* Elijah's speech to the Courier through a circular green screen in the vault is also obviously based on the titular [[Film/TheWizardOfOz wizard of Oz]].

* In the doghouse behind Dr. Borous's house, you can find a miniature Deathclaw named [[Film/{{Gremlins}} Stripe]]

* [[spoiler: Nuking both NCR and the Legion]] at the end of ''Lonesome Road'' with Wild Wasteland on will turn a part of Ulysses' closing narration into an almost word-for-word reference to the infamous ending of [[spoiler: ''Franchise/PlanetOfTheApes'']], as well as showing the Mojave Outpost Monument half-buried in sand like the Statue of Liberty.

* Caesar's Legion is a reference to the famous Caesar's Palace casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

* A subtle and possibly unintentional one comes courtesy of the Terrifying Presence perk, giving a [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_6x8lloAmU unique dialogue choice]] when dealing with some Brotherhood of Steel members, threatening to destroy the Brotherhood and "cast down their Codex" (their doctrine). After the [=BoS=] members run off, Veronica worriedly asks if you were joking about the Codex. It makes sense InUniverse as Veronica doesn't want you to destroy the Brotherhood, but it may also be a subtle nod to her voice actor, FeliciaDay, whose character in TheGuild goes by the handle of "Codex".

* Let's just say that [[Website/SomethingAwful Goons]] will be playing in utter glee with an appearance from Johnny Five Aces and company, not to mention the YCS/186 Gauss Rifle. Your Console Sucks is a subforum on SA, and its ID number is 186.

* One of the followers is [[Franchise/{{Batman}} a Ghoul named Raul]].

* The entirety of the Sierra Madre itself -an abandoned 'town' surrounded by an ominous fog, populated almost exclusively by unkillable EldritchAbominations, and people who're trapped there without realizing [[spoiler: they're dead]], where radio static warns of imminent danger- will seem [[VideoGame/SilentHill very familiar to certain people]].

* Elijah's speech to the Courier through a circular green screen in the vault is also obviously based on the titular wizard from [[Film/TheWizardOfOz Oz]].

* Two of the other One-Star Challenges added - namely, "The Same Could Be Said of All Religious Weapons" and "You Don't Belong In This World!" - are taken from the [[MemeticMutation (in)famous intro]] of ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaSymphonyOfTheNight''.

* [[spoiler: Nuking both NCR and the Legion]] at the end of ''Lonesome Road'' with Wild Wasteland on will turn a part of Ulysses' closing narration into an almost word-for-word reference to the infamous ending of [[spoiler: ''Franchise/PlanetOfTheApes''.]]

* "[[Film/EvilDead Good? Bad? The guy with the gun calls the shots.]]"

* Again with Wild Wasteland, but the first time you kill a ghost person with Dean present, he'll remark: "[[Film/EvilDead He's not dead, it's a trick. Get an axe.]]"

* One food item in this add-on is named [[SoylentGreen Salient Green]], although it is not made from people.

* The Bright Brotherhood ghoul cult is preparing to embark on a [[Franchise/{{Halo}} "Great Journey"]] to a "new world", and refer to the Nightkin attacking them as "Demons".

* The cult of ghouls in REPCONN are attempting to use the rockets to embark on a [[Franchise/{{Halo}} "Great Journey"]], and refer to the Nightkin attacking them as "Demons".

* With Wild Wasteland, Dr Mobius will mention that he has several '[[Film/PlanNineFromOuterSpace Plan 9s in place.]]'

* During tha battle of Hoover Dam, one NCR soldier will scream that the Legions' troops are [[Film/{{Alien}} "...coming out of the goddamn walls, man!"]]