April Fools 2024: Our Top 5 Picks for This Year's Best Video Game Jokes
April Fools' Day has once again brought a wave of hilarious video game jokes and pranks, some of which we secretly wish were real. With so many companies worldwide unveiling their creative hoaxes, it can be a challenge to keep track of them all. Here are our top five picks for the best video game jokes of April Fools' Day 2024:
1. IGN Reveals the Virtual Boy Pro: IGN kicked off the festivities with an exclusive reveal of the Virtual Boy Pro. This Nintendo device is a VR-headset style gadget that docks into the Nintendo Switch System. Featuring augmented reality experiences with a Nintendo twist, the Virtual Boy Pro teased gameplay from titles like Link's Korok Catcher, Super Mario Home Run, and Luigi's Mansion 4.
2. Cyberpunk 2077's 'Floppy Edition': CD Projekt Red introduced the Cyberpunk 2077 'Floppy Edition,' complete with a staggering 97,619 3.5" diskettes for installation. For those nostalgic for the days of installing games via floppy disks, this edition offers a unique throwback experience.
3. Razer Cthulhu Gaming Chair: Razer unveiled the Cthulhu gaming chair, featuring eight AI arms designed to cater to every need of the gamer. From feeding and grooming to ensuring your focus remains on gaming, the chair comes with a humorous warning about potentially never wanting to leave your gaming session.
4. Minecraft's Poisonous Potato Update: Minecraft teased a Poisonous Potato Update that would transport players to the Poisonous Potato Dimension. This update promised new biomes, gear, mobs, and even potato-themed items like the potato peeler and lashing potato.
5. Pokemon Sleep Champion Tournament 2024: Pokemon announced the Pokemon Sleep Champion Tournament 2024, where players compete to prove they can sleep better than anyone else. With an eight-hour and 30-minute duration, this tournament takes the concept of competitive gaming to a whole new level.
While these April Fools' Day jokes may not be real, they certainly provide a good laugh and showcase the creativity and humour of the gaming industry. Who knows, maybe one day we'll see some of these wild ideas become a reality!