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gaming1 year ago

"Content Warning: 6.2 Million Downloads in Free Period"

Landfall's surprise release of the game Content Warning on April Fools Day garnered over 6.2 million downloads on Steam within 24 hours, with a peak of over 200,000 players. The game, which involves capturing hilarious and spooky moments with handheld video cameras, was offered for free during the 24-hour period. Despite no prior announcements, the game's success has been remarkable. While the free offer has ended, the game is available for purchase at $7.99 on Steam. The developers are addressing early issues and plan to deliver fixes soon.

via IGN|
#april-fools#content-warning#free-to-play
technology1 year ago

"Discord's April Fools' Video Accidentally Smashes YouTube View Record"

Discord's 2024 April Fools' video, featuring a fake addition of loot boxes, seemingly gained 628 million views in 17 hours due to accidental viewbotting caused by its integration into the app's toast notification system. Discord has been reached out to for clarification on the issue. Additionally, the app is set to introduce ads through "sponsored quests" for in-app cosmetics, marking a shift from its previous anti-ad stance.

via GameSpot|
#ads#april-fools#discord
technology1 year ago

"Discord's April Fools Video Shatters GTA 6 Trailer Record"

Discord's April Fool's video, "Discord Loot Boxes are here," unexpectedly garnered 628 million views in 17 hours, surpassing the record set by the GTA 6 trailer. It was revealed that Discord accidentally 'viewbotted' its own video by playing it on loop in the background of in-app notifications. This unprecedented achievement has raised questions about the legitimacy of the views, prompting speculation about potential adjustments by YouTube. Additionally, Discord is launching ads for the first time through 'Sponsored Quests,' offering in-game rewards for getting friends to watch a stream of them playing through the platform.

via IGN|
#april-fools#discord#gta-6
gaming1 year ago

"Hollow Knight: Silksong's Surprise Xbox Store Page Confounds Fans"

Hollow Knight: Silksong, the highly anticipated sequel, unexpectedly appeared on the Xbox Store on April Fools Day, sparking a mix of hope and skepticism among fans. While there's no release date or trailer, the listing's timing has left fans unsure whether it's a genuine update or a prank. Despite the uncertainty, the ESRB rating on the page has fueled speculation about the game's progress, with fans eagerly awaiting any news after years of anticipation and previous delays.

via IGN|
#april-fools#gaming#hollow-knight
gaming1 year ago

"Overwatch 2 April Fools' Patch: Chaotic Buffs and Seriously Fun Updates"

Overwatch 2's April Fools event introduces a Balanced Overwatch mode with hyper-powered Heroes and Ultimate changes, including increased knockbacks and movement, and a 49% Ultimate charge preservation on hero swap. The Arcade mode features extensive patch notes with buffs for every Hero, such as D.Va's increased boosters and self-destruct knockback, and new abilities for various characters, creating a zany and chaotic gameplay experience.

via Dexerto|
#april-fools#gaming#hero-buffs
gaming1 year ago

"Content Warning: Free Co-op Horror Game Goes Viral on SpookTube"

Landfall, known for creating playable gag games, has released Content Warning, a 2-4 player co-op horror game where players aim to record scary content for views on SpookTube. The game is currently free on Steam for its first 24 hours and has received positive reviews. Players must reach a certain view threshold to avoid failing to go viral and potentially facing consequences. The game features simple textures, ragdoll-y characters, and challenges players to be selective in capturing scary footage. Despite not being as dark as other horror games, Content Warning offers a fun and unique experience, akin to a cheesy reality ghost hunting show combined with Jackass.

via PC Gamer|
#april-fools#co-op-horror-game#content-warning
gaming1 year ago

"Palworld's April Fool's Dating Sim Sparks Hilarious Fan Reactions"

Palworld devs release an April Fool's Day trailer for a dating sim spin-off, 'Palworld: More Than Just Pals', featuring popular game characters in dating sim tropes, sparking mixed reactions from fans who are divided on whether they want it to become a reality, with some expressing genuine interest and others finding it disturbing. Despite being an April Fool's joke, there's a possibility that fan demand could lead to its actual development in the future.

via Dexerto|
#april-fools#dating-sim#fan-demand
gaming1 year ago

"Palworld's Nightmare Dating Sim: A Cursed April Fools' Joke"

Palworld, known for its monster-taming gameplay, announced a fake dating sim spin-off called "Palworld ~ More Than Just Pals" as an April Fools joke, featuring anime-style characters and the possibility of romance with both creatures and humans. While this type of announcement is a common tradition in the gaming industry, some studios have turned their fake spin-offs into real games, such as Overwatch and Sega.

via Gamesradar|
#april-fools#dating-sim#gaming
technology1 year ago

"Gmail's 20th Anniversary: Revolutionizing Email and Security"

Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, known for their April Fools' pranks, unveiled Gmail on April Fool's Day in 2004, offering 1GB of storage and advanced search capabilities. Initially mistaken for a prank, Gmail revolutionized email with its generous storage and threaded conversations. It became a cornerstone of Google's expansion into web services and digital surveillance for ad targeting. Despite early scarcity, Gmail's exclusivity drove high demand, with invitations selling for hundreds of dollars. Today, Gmail boasts 1.8 billion active accounts and continues to shape the digital landscape.

via New York Post |
#april-fools#email#gmail
gaming2 years ago

"Minecraft's April Fools' Updates: From Moon Dimensions to Chaotic Voting and Mob Transformations"

Minecraft's latest April Fools' snapshot includes a Moon dimension that can be accessed by voting for specific proposals or by using a balloon cow. To access the Moon dimension in Creative mode, players need to approve air blocks, acquire a lot of air blocks, find a cow, stuff the air blocks in the cow to make it a balloon cow, and ride it until it explodes and descends to the Moon. Alternatively, players can use a teleport command to reach the Moon.

via Sportskeeda|
#april-fools#balloon-cow#gaming
entertainment2 years ago

Sarah Polley's Daughter Pulls Off Epic Oscar Prank

Canadian filmmaker Sarah Polley received a letter stating that she had won her Oscar in error and needed to return it to the Academy. However, she later discovered that the letter was an April Fool's prank from her 11-year-old child. The letter stated that the Academy had realized their mistake on the night of the Oscars but wanted to avoid another La La Land/Moonlight blunder. Polley won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay for Women Talking. The letter asked her to return the award to California and said it would go to the rightful winner, All Quiet on the Western Front.

via Deadline|
#all-quiet-on-the-western-front#april-fools#entertainment
gaming2 years ago

"Warzone 2's April Fools' Totally the Same BR Event Receives Backlash from Players"

Warzone 2 players are unhappy with the April Fools event that replaced the usual Battle Royale modes with "Totally the Same BR". The community felt that Infinity Ward missed the mark with this mode and failed to address the real issues concerning the rapidly decreasing player base. The usual Battle Royale modes are expected to return as soon as the event ends, but due to the community reaction, they could be added back earlier than planned.

via Gaming INTEL|
#april-fools#battle-royale#community-reaction
gaming2 years ago

Overwatch 2 April Fools' patch changes spark player demand for permanence.

Overwatch 2 players are requesting Blizzard Entertainment to make the April Fools character voice lines and abilities permanent after their popularity. The "Very Serious" patch notes included unhinged voice lines for every character, new abilities, and googly eye appearance. Players hope Blizzard will consider keeping the feature, but it is unlikely. Some players suggested a 1% chance for heroes to say the special version, but only during Quick Play and Arcade modes. Blizzard has introduced several wacky features on previous April Fools Days.

via Dexerto|
#abilities#april-fools#blizzard-entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Marvel Entertainment undergoes major leadership shakeup.

Bob Iger, the CEO of Walt Disney Company, has stepped down from his position as part of his plan to cut $5.5 billion in costs, making him one of the 7,000 employees at Disney who will be fired this year. Fans are devastated, but Iger made it clear that he won't be returning to the position. An 18-year-old Orlando native named Jeremy is set to take over as CEO, but it's all an April Fools' Day joke.

via Disney Dining|
#april-fools#bob-iger#ceo