April Fools’ Day 2017 roundup

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News

Update: Bumped to the top with Shantae demake and more.

It’s April 1 in Japan, meaning April Fools’ Day has already begun. Companies are already coming out with some interesting hoaxes in celebration of the event. We’ll keep this post updated with anything noteworthy that appears over the next day or so.

Fire Emblem: Battle of Revolution

– Fake Switch / 3DS game from Nintendo
– Website here.

New Frontier Days

– Special live-action trailer

Google Maps (app)

– Play Ms. Pac-Man

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Japanese Nintendo Badge Arcade “Direct” announcing Crazy Galaxy

Bayonetta (8-bit) on Steam (thanks Andrew)

– Available here from SEGA
– Probably not Nintendo-related, but a Bayonetta teaser site is here

MaChamps by Pokemon

From Superpower Pokémon to Pokémon Supermodel! Machamp is set to star in a brand-new campaign for Spring 2017! #MaChamps pic.twitter.com/vA9i0A2DQB
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) April 1, 2017

Tekken Hero

New game announcement 😉 Be the hero of the tournament stage with the new TEKKEN Hero game, releasing soon on all platforms 😉 pic.twitter.com/Aif4Sz0cO4
— BANDAI NAMCO Europe (@BandaiNamcoEU) April 1, 2017