April Fools’ Day 2019 roundup
Posted on April 1, 2019 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News
It’s that time of the year once again. April Fools’ Day starts tomorrow, though it’s already April 1 in Japan – meaning the fake announcements, practical jokes, and more have started.
We’ll be keeping track of the notable Nintendo-related April Fools’ Day jokes below. We’d also advise taking caution with any uncertain announcements you come across.
March 31
Square Kirby
Kirby has now taken on the form of a square – official website is here.
Round Qbby
Qbby from the BoxBoy! series has now taken on the form of a circle – official tweet is here.
Ash photobomb in Pokemon GO
If you take AR Photos in GO Snapshot mode after midnight April 1, Ash or Ash Cap Pikachu will photobomb the image and Ash Cap Pikachu will appear and can be captured. It can be done five times. Usually, Smeargle will appear to photo bomb the photo.
April 1
Feh in Fire Emblem Heroes
WayForward partnership
Heroes unite! This April, WayForward joins forces with some of the most remarkable characters in video game history! pic.twitter.com/2Xc5cMEKDR
— WayForward (@WayForward) March 31, 2019
Heroes unite! This April, WayForward joins forces with some of the most remarkable characters in video game history! pic.twitter.com/syomy6Edp0
— WayForward (@WayForward) April 1, 2019
VelocOlli
Super excited to announce a partnership with our besties @Roll_7, bringing our two beloved IPs together in one universe! All the twitchy fun you love from both worlds, brought together in fluid style by Kai riding a Hoverboard! #olliolli #velocity #velocollie
Coming 2020. pic.twitter.com/2JaTOPiWjd
— FuturLab (@FuturLab) April 1, 2019
Marble It Up! – The Sequel
Kartmello
Armello is about to step into the next gear with our brand new title, Kartmello!
Who needs Prestige when we've got wheels like these? Keep your eyes peeled, the REAL race for the throne begins soon. pic.twitter.com/88PerL5fUw
— Armello (@ArmelloGame) April 1, 2019
Boyfriend Dungeon
https://twitter.com/KitfoxGames/status/1112720896828076033
Waluigi in Mortal Kombat 11
Raiden…Shao Kahn…Shang Tsung…No matter who they send, they will all scream “Wah” pic.twitter.com/T6iLkp4Hb4
— GameStop (@GameStop) April 1, 2019
Sonic Royale
Move over, 100-man battle royales. The future is here. pic.twitter.com/xHfZpiub9D
— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) April 1, 2019
The Jackbox Party Pack 6 – Everybody Help Grandma
Bloodstained: Bloodstained Edition
505 Games and ArtPlay are proud to announce the ‘Bloodstained: Bloodstained Edition’!
For only $999 (or $666 for Kickstarter backers) true Igavaniacs will receive the game on the platform of their choice, encased in 0.5 liters of blood drawn from famed game creator Koji Igarashi.
Cave Story Story
Introducing Cave Story Story! pic.twitter.com/aAfEM2KIuO
— Nicalis, Inc. (@nicalis) April 1, 2019
