Ephemeral Diversion

An ephemeral diversion is a typically benign segment of a videogame that offers an unexpected level of interactivity.

• Katamari Damacy
• Punch-Out!! (Wii - the player is able to use the cursor to 'correct' misspellings and remove the names of the fighters)
• Super Smash Brothers Melee

• Assassin's Creed (player can run around and jump in a lobby)
• Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
• Katamari Damacy (some versions offer minimal interactivity on the loading screen; analog sticks move stuff around)
• Mass Effect (of its two types of loading screens, one allows the player control of a camera within an elevator)
• Okami
• Phantasy Star Online
• Super Smash Bros. Brawl

• Gunstar Heroes (the title screen logo can be rotated if down is held on controller one before it appears)
• Iridion II (the music's instruments can be changed)
• Meteos
• Punch-Out!! (Wii - the player is able to interact with Mac using the pointer)
• Ridge Racer Revolution
• Star Fox 64
• Super Mario 64

• SB forum: Fun Title Screens
• SB forum: Games With Playable Credits
• SB forum: Games with interactive denoument
• Namco's patent on loading-screen minigames