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''Electronic Gaming Monthly''''' magazine was famous for its April Fools' Day jokes. The jokes usually contained a reference to a hidden feature in a popular video game that could only be accessed through an obscure – and often near-impossible – method.The joke was usually placed in an inconspicuous place in the magazine, and was normally treated as if it were a genuine piece of news that was being written about. Through careful observation, however, readers could pick out several signs that the story may be a joke:* The use of the number 41 (4/1 - April 1st).* A letter written by a reader from the state HA (HA is often used as onomatopoeia for laughter. There is no state with the postal code of HA - Hawaii is HI).* A phonetic or hidden spelling of the phrase "April Fools" or "Fooled Again."Often, those duped by ''EGM''s prank would write letters to other magazines or game companies to figure out a strategy for unlocking game features. For example, ''Nintendo Power'' ran a brief article to dispose of rumors of Sonic and Tails as hidden characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Other times, readers will be tricked into being skeptical of a story that is, in fact, true, while the real April Fools' prank goes unnoticed. For example, readers overlooked a typo on the cover of the magazine as a joke, instead focusing on the inclusion of a ''Hadouken'' special move in ''Mega Man X'', which was legitimately hidden in the game. Capcom would later add a ''Dragon Punch'' special move in ''Mega Man X2'', incidentally.Some of ''EGM''s jokes have, coincidentally, become real features in games. Sheng Long, the fictional master of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ken and Ryu, is often viewed as the inspiration for the introduction of Akuma into the series, and much later, their genuine master, Gouken. Also, some cheats, such as a "nude cheat" for ''Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball'', have been made a reality, through the use of cheat devices such as the GameShark or via hacked versions of the game. Joke crossovers thought to be ludicrous at the time have also occasionally come true in later sequels, as with ''Battletoads & Double Dragon'' and Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, while Apple has not created their own portable game console called the iGame, games have made their way to the iPod Touch and iPhone, which are purchased and downloaded through iTunes.An ''EGM Live''* podcast, released in March 2007, explored the history of the April Fools' prank. The podcast can be downloaded for free at the 1UP.com website () (that podcast, itself, has an April Fools joke; the joke was revealed on the podcast a week later).==1991==Enter a code to play as Simon Belmont in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game''. The method of getting the code to work was just out of the realm of possibility (the title screen would disappear a second before readers were able to finish the code), frustrating people who believed the code to be legitimate. The giveaway that it was a prank could be seen in the name of the person who submitted the code: "A.P. Rilphulls", who was listed as being from "Fromegm, HA" (April Fools from ''EGM'', ha).* In the letters section of the following issue, EGM "promised" never to pull a similar joke again... while showing a picture of the ''Battletoads'' in the NES version of ''Double Dragon''. Years later, Rare would make ''Battletoads & Double Dragon''. EGM also ran a photo of Sonic the Hedgehog running down a hill in the Genesis version of ''Strider'' during this time period to further tease readers.
''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' magazine was famous for its April Fools' Day jokes. The jokes usually contained a reference to a hidden feature in a popular video game that could only be accessed through an obscure – and often near-impossible – method.
The joke was usually placed in an inconspicuous place in the magazine, and was normally treated as if it were a genuine piece of news that was being written about. Through careful observation, however, readers could pick out several signs that the story may be a joke:
* The use of the number 41 (4/1 - April 1st).
* A letter written by a reader from the state HA (HA is often used as onomatopoeia for laughter. There is no state with the postal code of HA - Hawaii is HI).
* A phonetic or hidden spelling of the phrase "April Fools" or "Fooled Again."
Often, those duped by ''EGM''s prank would write letters to other magazines or game companies to figure out a strategy for unlocking game features. For example, ''Nintendo Power'' ran a brief article to dispose of rumors of Sonic and Tails as hidden characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Other times, readers will be tricked into being skeptical of a story that is, in fact, true, while the real April Fools' prank goes unnoticed. For example, readers overlooked a typo on the cover of the magazine as a joke, instead focusing on the inclusion of a ''Hadouken'' special move in ''Mega Man X'', which was legitimately hidden in the game. Capcom would later add a ''Dragon Punch'' special move in ''Mega Man X2'', incidentally.
Some of ''EGM''s jokes have, coincidentally, become real features in games. Sheng Long, the fictional master of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ken and Ryu, is often viewed as the inspiration for the introduction of Akuma into the series, and much later, their genuine master, Gouken. Also, some cheats, such as a "nude cheat" for ''Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball'', have been made a reality, through the use of cheat devices such as the GameShark or via hacked versions of the game. Joke crossovers thought to be ludicrous at the time have also occasionally come true in later sequels, as with ''Battletoads & Double Dragon'' and Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, while Apple has not created their own portable game console called the iGame, games have made their way to the iPod Touch and iPhone, which are purchased and downloaded through iTunes.
An ''EGM Live''
* podcast, released in March 2007, explored the history of the April Fools' prank. The podcast can be downloaded for free at the 1UP.com website () (that podcast, itself, has an April Fools joke; the joke was revealed on the podcast a week later).
==1991==
Enter a code to play as Simon Belmont in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game''. The method of getting the code to work was just out of the realm of possibility (the title screen would disappear a second before readers were able to finish the code), frustrating people who believed the code to be legitimate. The giveaway that it was a prank could be seen in the name of the person who submitted the code: "A.P. Rilphulls", who was listed as being from "Fromegm, HA" (April Fools from ''EGM'', ha).
* In the letters section of the following issue, EGM "promised" never to pull a similar joke again... while showing a picture of the ''Battletoads'' in the NES version of ''Double Dragon''. Years later, Rare would make ''Battletoads & Double Dragon''. EGM also ran a photo of Sonic the Hedgehog running down a hill in the Genesis version of ''Strider'' during this time period to further tease readers.
抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』
■ウィキペディアで「'''''Electronic Gaming Monthly''''' magazine was famous for its April Fools' Day jokes. The jokes usually contained a reference to a hidden feature in a popular video game that could only be accessed through an obscure – and often near-impossible – method.The joke was usually placed in an inconspicuous place in the magazine, and was normally treated as if it were a genuine piece of news that was being written about. Through careful observation, however, readers could pick out several signs that the story may be a joke:* The use of the number 41 (4/1 - April 1st).* A letter written by a reader from the state HA (HA is often used as onomatopoeia for laughter. There is no state with the postal code of HA - Hawaii is HI).* A phonetic or hidden spelling of the phrase "April Fools" or "Fooled Again."Often, those duped by ''EGM''s prank would write letters to other magazines or game companies to figure out a strategy for unlocking game features. For example, ''Nintendo Power'' ran a brief article to dispose of rumors of Sonic and Tails as hidden characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Other times, readers will be tricked into being skeptical of a story that is, in fact, true, while the real April Fools' prank goes unnoticed. For example, readers overlooked a typo on the cover of the magazine as a joke, instead focusing on the inclusion of a ''Hadouken'' special move in ''Mega Man X'', which was legitimately hidden in the game. Capcom would later add a ''Dragon Punch'' special move in ''Mega Man X2'', incidentally.Some of ''EGM''s jokes have, coincidentally, become real features in games. Sheng Long, the fictional master of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ken and Ryu, is often viewed as the inspiration for the introduction of Akuma into the series, and much later, their genuine master, Gouken. Also, some cheats, such as a "nude cheat" for ''Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball'', have been made a reality, through the use of cheat devices such as the GameShark or via hacked versions of the game. Joke crossovers thought to be ludicrous at the time have also occasionally come true in later sequels, as with ''Battletoads & Double Dragon'' and Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, while Apple has not created their own portable game console called the iGame, games have made their way to the iPod Touch and iPhone, which are purchased and downloaded through iTunes.An ''EGM Live''* podcast, released in March 2007, explored the history of the April Fools' prank. The podcast can be downloaded for free at the 1UP.com website () (that podcast, itself, has an April Fools joke; the joke was revealed on the podcast a week later).==1991==Enter a code to play as Simon Belmont in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game''. The method of getting the code to work was just out of the realm of possibility (the title screen would disappear a second before readers were able to finish the code), frustrating people who believed the code to be legitimate. The giveaway that it was a prank could be seen in the name of the person who submitted the code: "A.P. Rilphulls", who was listed as being from "Fromegm, HA" (April Fools from ''EGM'', ha).* In the letters section of the following issue, EGM "promised" never to pull a similar joke again... while showing a picture of the ''Battletoads'' in the NES version of ''Double Dragon''. Years later, Rare would make ''Battletoads & Double Dragon''. EGM also ran a photo of Sonic the Hedgehog running down a hill in the Genesis version of ''Strider'' during this time period to further tease readers.」の詳細全文を読む
'Electronic Gaming Monthly'' magazine was famous for its April Fools' Day jokes. The jokes usually contained a reference to a hidden feature in a popular video game that could only be accessed through an obscure – and often near-impossible – method.The joke was usually placed in an inconspicuous place in the magazine, and was normally treated as if it were a genuine piece of news that was being written about. Through careful observation, however, readers could pick out several signs that the story may be a joke:* The use of the number 41 (4/1 - April 1st).* A letter written by a reader from the state HA (HA is often used as onomatopoeia for laughter. There is no state with the postal code of HA - Hawaii is HI).* A phonetic or hidden spelling of the phrase "April Fools" or "Fooled Again."Often, those duped by ''EGM''s prank would write letters to other magazines or game companies to figure out a strategy for unlocking game features. For example, ''Nintendo Power'' ran a brief article to dispose of rumors of Sonic and Tails as hidden characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Other times, readers will be tricked into being skeptical of a story that is, in fact, true, while the real April Fools' prank goes unnoticed. For example, readers overlooked a typo on the cover of the magazine as a joke, instead focusing on the inclusion of a ''Hadouken'' special move in ''Mega Man X'', which was legitimately hidden in the game. Capcom would later add a ''Dragon Punch'' special move in ''Mega Man X2'', incidentally.Some of ''EGM''s jokes have, coincidentally, become real features in games. Sheng Long, the fictional master of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ken and Ryu, is often viewed as the inspiration for the introduction of Akuma into the series, and much later, their genuine master, Gouken. Also, some cheats, such as a "nude cheat" for ''Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball'', have been made a reality, through the use of cheat devices such as the GameShark or via hacked versions of the game. Joke crossovers thought to be ludicrous at the time have also occasionally come true in later sequels, as with ''Battletoads & Double Dragon'' and Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, while Apple has not created their own portable game console called the iGame, games have made their way to the iPod Touch and iPhone, which are purchased and downloaded through iTunes.An ''EGM Live''* podcast, released in March 2007, explored the history of the April Fools' prank. The podcast can be downloaded for free at the 1UP.com website () (that podcast, itself, has an April Fools joke; the joke was revealed on the podcast a week later).==1991==Enter a code to play as Simon Belmont in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game''. The method of getting the code to work was just out of the realm of possibility (the title screen would disappear a second before readers were able to finish the code), frustrating people who believed the code to be legitimate. The giveaway that it was a prank could be seen in the name of the person who submitted the code: "A.P. Rilphulls", who was listed as being from "Fromegm, HA" (April Fools from ''EGM'', ha).* In the letters section of the following issue, EGM "promised" never to pull a similar joke again... while showing a picture of the ''Battletoads'' in the NES version of ''Double Dragon''. Years later, Rare would make ''Battletoads & Double Dragon''. EGM also ran a photo of Sonic the Hedgehog running down a hill in the Genesis version of ''Strider'' during this time period to further tease readers.
''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' magazine was famous for its April Fools' Day jokes. The jokes usually contained a reference to a hidden feature in a popular video game that could only be accessed through an obscure – and often near-impossible – method.
The joke was usually placed in an inconspicuous place in the magazine, and was normally treated as if it were a genuine piece of news that was being written about. Through careful observation, however, readers could pick out several signs that the story may be a joke:
* The use of the number 41 (4/1 - April 1st).
* A letter written by a reader from the state HA (HA is often used as onomatopoeia for laughter. There is no state with the postal code of HA - Hawaii is HI).
* A phonetic or hidden spelling of the phrase "April Fools" or "Fooled Again."
Often, those duped by ''EGM''s prank would write letters to other magazines or game companies to figure out a strategy for unlocking game features. For example, ''Nintendo Power'' ran a brief article to dispose of rumors of Sonic and Tails as hidden characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Other times, readers will be tricked into being skeptical of a story that is, in fact, true, while the real April Fools' prank goes unnoticed. For example, readers overlooked a typo on the cover of the magazine as a joke, instead focusing on the inclusion of a ''Hadouken'' special move in ''Mega Man X'', which was legitimately hidden in the game. Capcom would later add a ''Dragon Punch'' special move in ''Mega Man X2'', incidentally.
Some of ''EGM''s jokes have, coincidentally, become real features in games. Sheng Long, the fictional master of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ken and Ryu, is often viewed as the inspiration for the introduction of Akuma into the series, and much later, their genuine master, Gouken. Also, some cheats, such as a "nude cheat" for ''Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball'', have been made a reality, through the use of cheat devices such as the GameShark or via hacked versions of the game. Joke crossovers thought to be ludicrous at the time have also occasionally come true in later sequels, as with ''Battletoads & Double Dragon'' and Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, while Apple has not created their own portable game console called the iGame, games have made their way to the iPod Touch and iPhone, which are purchased and downloaded through iTunes.
An ''EGM Live''
* podcast, released in March 2007, explored the history of the April Fools' prank. The podcast can be downloaded for free at the 1UP.com website () (that podcast, itself, has an April Fools joke; the joke was revealed on the podcast a week later).
==1991==
Enter a code to play as Simon Belmont in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game''. The method of getting the code to work was just out of the realm of possibility (the title screen would disappear a second before readers were able to finish the code), frustrating people who believed the code to be legitimate. The giveaway that it was a prank could be seen in the name of the person who submitted the code: "A.P. Rilphulls", who was listed as being from "Fromegm, HA" (April Fools from ''EGM'', ha).
* In the letters section of the following issue, EGM "promised" never to pull a similar joke again... while showing a picture of the ''Battletoads'' in the NES version of ''Double Dragon''. Years later, Rare would make ''Battletoads & Double Dragon''. EGM also ran a photo of Sonic the Hedgehog running down a hill in the Genesis version of ''Strider'' during this time period to further tease readers.
抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』
■ウィキペディアで「'''''Electronic Gaming Monthly''''' magazine was famous for its April Fools' Day jokes. The jokes usually contained a reference to a hidden feature in a popular video game that could only be accessed through an obscure – and often near-impossible – method.The joke was usually placed in an inconspicuous place in the magazine, and was normally treated as if it were a genuine piece of news that was being written about. Through careful observation, however, readers could pick out several signs that the story may be a joke:* The use of the number 41 (4/1 - April 1st).* A letter written by a reader from the state HA (HA is often used as onomatopoeia for laughter. There is no state with the postal code of HA - Hawaii is HI).* A phonetic or hidden spelling of the phrase "April Fools" or "Fooled Again."Often, those duped by ''EGM''s prank would write letters to other magazines or game companies to figure out a strategy for unlocking game features. For example, ''Nintendo Power'' ran a brief article to dispose of rumors of Sonic and Tails as hidden characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Other times, readers will be tricked into being skeptical of a story that is, in fact, true, while the real April Fools' prank goes unnoticed. For example, readers overlooked a typo on the cover of the magazine as a joke, instead focusing on the inclusion of a ''Hadouken'' special move in ''Mega Man X'', which was legitimately hidden in the game. Capcom would later add a ''Dragon Punch'' special move in ''Mega Man X2'', incidentally.Some of ''EGM''s jokes have, coincidentally, become real features in games. Sheng Long, the fictional master of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ken and Ryu, is often viewed as the inspiration for the introduction of Akuma into the series, and much later, their genuine master, Gouken. Also, some cheats, such as a "nude cheat" for ''Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball'', have been made a reality, through the use of cheat devices such as the GameShark or via hacked versions of the game. Joke crossovers thought to be ludicrous at the time have also occasionally come true in later sequels, as with ''Battletoads & Double Dragon'' and Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, while Apple has not created their own portable game console called the iGame, games have made their way to the iPod Touch and iPhone, which are purchased and downloaded through iTunes.An ''EGM Live''* podcast, released in March 2007, explored the history of the April Fools' prank. The podcast can be downloaded for free at the 1UP.com website () (that podcast, itself, has an April Fools joke; the joke was revealed on the podcast a week later).==1991==Enter a code to play as Simon Belmont in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game''. The method of getting the code to work was just out of the realm of possibility (the title screen would disappear a second before readers were able to finish the code), frustrating people who believed the code to be legitimate. The giveaway that it was a prank could be seen in the name of the person who submitted the code: "A.P. Rilphulls", who was listed as being from "Fromegm, HA" (April Fools from ''EGM'', ha).* In the letters section of the following issue, EGM "promised" never to pull a similar joke again... while showing a picture of the ''Battletoads'' in the NES version of ''Double Dragon''. Years later, Rare would make ''Battletoads & Double Dragon''. EGM also ran a photo of Sonic the Hedgehog running down a hill in the Genesis version of ''Strider'' during this time period to further tease readers.」の詳細全文を読む
' magazine was famous for its April Fools' Day jokes. The jokes usually contained a reference to a hidden feature in a popular video game that could only be accessed through an obscure – and often near-impossible – method.The joke was usually placed in an inconspicuous place in the magazine, and was normally treated as if it were a genuine piece of news that was being written about. Through careful observation, however, readers could pick out several signs that the story may be a joke:* The use of the number 41 (4/1 - April 1st).* A letter written by a reader from the state HA (HA is often used as onomatopoeia for laughter. There is no state with the postal code of HA - Hawaii is HI).* A phonetic or hidden spelling of the phrase "April Fools" or "Fooled Again."Often, those duped by ''EGM''s prank would write letters to other magazines or game companies to figure out a strategy for unlocking game features. For example, ''Nintendo Power'' ran a brief article to dispose of rumors of Sonic and Tails as hidden characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Other times, readers will be tricked into being skeptical of a story that is, in fact, true, while the real April Fools' prank goes unnoticed. For example, readers overlooked a typo on the cover of the magazine as a joke, instead focusing on the inclusion of a ''Hadouken'' special move in ''Mega Man X'', which was legitimately hidden in the game. Capcom would later add a ''Dragon Punch'' special move in ''Mega Man X2'', incidentally.Some of ''EGM''s jokes have, coincidentally, become real features in games. Sheng Long, the fictional master of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ken and Ryu, is often viewed as the inspiration for the introduction of Akuma into the series, and much later, their genuine master, Gouken. Also, some cheats, such as a "nude cheat" for ''Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball'', have been made a reality, through the use of cheat devices such as the GameShark or via hacked versions of the game. Joke crossovers thought to be ludicrous at the time have also occasionally come true in later sequels, as with ''Battletoads & Double Dragon'' and Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, while Apple has not created their own portable game console called the iGame, games have made their way to the iPod Touch and iPhone, which are purchased and downloaded through iTunes.An ''EGM Live''* podcast, released in March 2007, explored the history of the April Fools' prank. The podcast can be downloaded for free at the 1UP.com website () (that podcast, itself, has an April Fools joke; the joke was revealed on the podcast a week later).==1991==Enter a code to play as Simon Belmont in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game''. The method of getting the code to work was just out of the realm of possibility (the title screen would disappear a second before readers were able to finish the code), frustrating people who believed the code to be legitimate. The giveaway that it was a prank could be seen in the name of the person who submitted the code: "A.P. Rilphulls", who was listed as being from "Fromegm, HA" (April Fools from ''EGM'', ha).* In the letters section of the following issue, EGM "promised" never to pull a similar joke again... while showing a picture of the ''Battletoads'' in the NES version of ''Double Dragon''. Years later, Rare would make ''Battletoads & Double Dragon''. EGM also ran a photo of Sonic the Hedgehog running down a hill in the Genesis version of ''Strider'' during this time period to further tease readers.
''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' magazine was famous for its April Fools' Day jokes. The jokes usually contained a reference to a hidden feature in a popular video game that could only be accessed through an obscure – and often near-impossible – method.
The joke was usually placed in an inconspicuous place in the magazine, and was normally treated as if it were a genuine piece of news that was being written about. Through careful observation, however, readers could pick out several signs that the story may be a joke:
* The use of the number 41 (4/1 - April 1st).
* A letter written by a reader from the state HA (HA is often used as onomatopoeia for laughter. There is no state with the postal code of HA - Hawaii is HI).
* A phonetic or hidden spelling of the phrase "April Fools" or "Fooled Again."
Often, those duped by ''EGM''s prank would write letters to other magazines or game companies to figure out a strategy for unlocking game features. For example, ''Nintendo Power'' ran a brief article to dispose of rumors of Sonic and Tails as hidden characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Other times, readers will be tricked into being skeptical of a story that is, in fact, true, while the real April Fools' prank goes unnoticed. For example, readers overlooked a typo on the cover of the magazine as a joke, instead focusing on the inclusion of a ''Hadouken'' special move in ''Mega Man X'', which was legitimately hidden in the game. Capcom would later add a ''Dragon Punch'' special move in ''Mega Man X2'', incidentally.
Some of ''EGM''s jokes have, coincidentally, become real features in games. Sheng Long, the fictional master of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ken and Ryu, is often viewed as the inspiration for the introduction of Akuma into the series, and much later, their genuine master, Gouken. Also, some cheats, such as a "nude cheat" for ''Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball'', have been made a reality, through the use of cheat devices such as the GameShark or via hacked versions of the game. Joke crossovers thought to be ludicrous at the time have also occasionally come true in later sequels, as with ''Battletoads & Double Dragon'' and Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, while Apple has not created their own portable game console called the iGame, games have made their way to the iPod Touch and iPhone, which are purchased and downloaded through iTunes.
An ''EGM Live''
* podcast, released in March 2007, explored the history of the April Fools' prank. The podcast can be downloaded for free at the 1UP.com website () (that podcast, itself, has an April Fools joke; the joke was revealed on the podcast a week later).
==1991==
Enter a code to play as Simon Belmont in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game''. The method of getting the code to work was just out of the realm of possibility (the title screen would disappear a second before readers were able to finish the code), frustrating people who believed the code to be legitimate. The giveaway that it was a prank could be seen in the name of the person who submitted the code: "A.P. Rilphulls", who was listed as being from "Fromegm, HA" (April Fools from ''EGM'', ha).
* In the letters section of the following issue, EGM "promised" never to pull a similar joke again... while showing a picture of the ''Battletoads'' in the NES version of ''Double Dragon''. Years later, Rare would make ''Battletoads & Double Dragon''. EGM also ran a photo of Sonic the Hedgehog running down a hill in the Genesis version of ''Strider'' during this time period to further tease readers.
抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』
■ウィキペディアで「'''''Electronic Gaming Monthly''''' magazine was famous for its April Fools' Day jokes. The jokes usually contained a reference to a hidden feature in a popular video game that could only be accessed through an obscure – and often near-impossible – method.The joke was usually placed in an inconspicuous place in the magazine, and was normally treated as if it were a genuine piece of news that was being written about. Through careful observation, however, readers could pick out several signs that the story may be a joke:* The use of the number 41 (4/1 - April 1st).* A letter written by a reader from the state HA (HA is often used as onomatopoeia for laughter. There is no state with the postal code of HA - Hawaii is HI).* A phonetic or hidden spelling of the phrase "April Fools" or "Fooled Again."Often, those duped by ''EGM''s prank would write letters to other magazines or game companies to figure out a strategy for unlocking game features. For example, ''Nintendo Power'' ran a brief article to dispose of rumors of Sonic and Tails as hidden characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Other times, readers will be tricked into being skeptical of a story that is, in fact, true, while the real April Fools' prank goes unnoticed. For example, readers overlooked a typo on the cover of the magazine as a joke, instead focusing on the inclusion of a ''Hadouken'' special move in ''Mega Man X'', which was legitimately hidden in the game. Capcom would later add a ''Dragon Punch'' special move in ''Mega Man X2'', incidentally.Some of ''EGM''s jokes have, coincidentally, become real features in games. Sheng Long, the fictional master of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ken and Ryu, is often viewed as the inspiration for the introduction of Akuma into the series, and much later, their genuine master, Gouken. Also, some cheats, such as a "nude cheat" for ''Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball'', have been made a reality, through the use of cheat devices such as the GameShark or via hacked versions of the game. Joke crossovers thought to be ludicrous at the time have also occasionally come true in later sequels, as with ''Battletoads & Double Dragon'' and Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, while Apple has not created their own portable game console called the iGame, games have made their way to the iPod Touch and iPhone, which are purchased and downloaded through iTunes.An ''EGM Live''* podcast, released in March 2007, explored the history of the April Fools' prank. The podcast can be downloaded for free at the 1UP.com website () (that podcast, itself, has an April Fools joke; the joke was revealed on the podcast a week later).==1991==Enter a code to play as Simon Belmont in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game''. The method of getting the code to work was just out of the realm of possibility (the title screen would disappear a second before readers were able to finish the code), frustrating people who believed the code to be legitimate. The giveaway that it was a prank could be seen in the name of the person who submitted the code: "A.P. Rilphulls", who was listed as being from "Fromegm, HA" (April Fools from ''EGM'', ha).* In the letters section of the following issue, EGM "promised" never to pull a similar joke again... while showing a picture of the ''Battletoads'' in the NES version of ''Double Dragon''. Years later, Rare would make ''Battletoads & Double Dragon''. EGM also ran a photo of Sonic the Hedgehog running down a hill in the Genesis version of ''Strider'' during this time period to further tease readers.」の詳細全文を読む
'Electronic Gaming Monthly'' magazine was famous for its April Fools' Day jokes. The jokes usually contained a reference to a hidden feature in a popular video game that could only be accessed through an obscure – and often near-impossible – method.The joke was usually placed in an inconspicuous place in the magazine, and was normally treated as if it were a genuine piece of news that was being written about. Through careful observation, however, readers could pick out several signs that the story may be a joke:* The use of the number 41 (4/1 - April 1st).* A letter written by a reader from the state HA (HA is often used as onomatopoeia for laughter. There is no state with the postal code of HA - Hawaii is HI).* A phonetic or hidden spelling of the phrase "April Fools" or "Fooled Again."Often, those duped by ''EGM''s prank would write letters to other magazines or game companies to figure out a strategy for unlocking game features. For example, ''Nintendo Power'' ran a brief article to dispose of rumors of Sonic and Tails as hidden characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Other times, readers will be tricked into being skeptical of a story that is, in fact, true, while the real April Fools' prank goes unnoticed. For example, readers overlooked a typo on the cover of the magazine as a joke, instead focusing on the inclusion of a ''Hadouken'' special move in ''Mega Man X'', which was legitimately hidden in the game. Capcom would later add a ''Dragon Punch'' special move in ''Mega Man X2'', incidentally.Some of ''EGM''s jokes have, coincidentally, become real features in games. Sheng Long, the fictional master of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ken and Ryu, is often viewed as the inspiration for the introduction of Akuma into the series, and much later, their genuine master, Gouken. Also, some cheats, such as a "nude cheat" for ''Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball'', have been made a reality, through the use of cheat devices such as the GameShark or via hacked versions of the game. Joke crossovers thought to be ludicrous at the time have also occasionally come true in later sequels, as with ''Battletoads & Double Dragon'' and Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, while Apple has not created their own portable game console called the iGame, games have made their way to the iPod Touch and iPhone, which are purchased and downloaded through iTunes.An ''EGM Live''* podcast, released in March 2007, explored the history of the April Fools' prank. The podcast can be downloaded for free at the 1UP.com website () (that podcast, itself, has an April Fools joke; the joke was revealed on the podcast a week later).==1991==Enter a code to play as Simon Belmont in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game''. The method of getting the code to work was just out of the realm of possibility (the title screen would disappear a second before readers were able to finish the code), frustrating people who believed the code to be legitimate. The giveaway that it was a prank could be seen in the name of the person who submitted the code: "A.P. Rilphulls", who was listed as being from "Fromegm, HA" (April Fools from ''EGM'', ha).* In the letters section of the following issue, EGM "promised" never to pull a similar joke again... while showing a picture of the ''Battletoads'' in the NES version of ''Double Dragon''. Years later, Rare would make ''Battletoads & Double Dragon''. EGM also ran a photo of Sonic the Hedgehog running down a hill in the Genesis version of ''Strider'' during this time period to further tease readers.">ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』
■ウィキペディアで「'''''Electronic Gaming Monthly''''' magazine was famous for its April Fools' Day jokes. The jokes usually contained a reference to a hidden feature in a popular video game that could only be accessed through an obscure – and often near-impossible – method.The joke was usually placed in an inconspicuous place in the magazine, and was normally treated as if it were a genuine piece of news that was being written about. Through careful observation, however, readers could pick out several signs that the story may be a joke:* The use of the number 41 (4/1 - April 1st).* A letter written by a reader from the state HA (HA is often used as onomatopoeia for laughter. There is no state with the postal code of HA - Hawaii is HI).* A phonetic or hidden spelling of the phrase "April Fools" or "Fooled Again."Often, those duped by ''EGM''s prank would write letters to other magazines or game companies to figure out a strategy for unlocking game features. For example, ''Nintendo Power'' ran a brief article to dispose of rumors of Sonic and Tails as hidden characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Other times, readers will be tricked into being skeptical of a story that is, in fact, true, while the real April Fools' prank goes unnoticed. For example, readers overlooked a typo on the cover of the magazine as a joke, instead focusing on the inclusion of a ''Hadouken'' special move in ''Mega Man X'', which was legitimately hidden in the game. Capcom would later add a ''Dragon Punch'' special move in ''Mega Man X2'', incidentally.Some of ''EGM''s jokes have, coincidentally, become real features in games. Sheng Long, the fictional master of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ken and Ryu, is often viewed as the inspiration for the introduction of Akuma into the series, and much later, their genuine master, Gouken. Also, some cheats, such as a "nude cheat" for ''Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball'', have been made a reality, through the use of cheat devices such as the GameShark or via hacked versions of the game. Joke crossovers thought to be ludicrous at the time have also occasionally come true in later sequels, as with ''Battletoads & Double Dragon'' and Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, while Apple has not created their own portable game console called the iGame, games have made their way to the iPod Touch and iPhone, which are purchased and downloaded through iTunes.An ''EGM Live''* podcast, released in March 2007, explored the history of the April Fools' prank. The podcast can be downloaded for free at the 1UP.com website () (that podcast, itself, has an April Fools joke; the joke was revealed on the podcast a week later).==1991==Enter a code to play as Simon Belmont in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game''. The method of getting the code to work was just out of the realm of possibility (the title screen would disappear a second before readers were able to finish the code), frustrating people who believed the code to be legitimate. The giveaway that it was a prank could be seen in the name of the person who submitted the code: "A.P. Rilphulls", who was listed as being from "Fromegm, HA" (April Fools from ''EGM'', ha).* In the letters section of the following issue, EGM "promised" never to pull a similar joke again... while showing a picture of the ''Battletoads'' in the NES version of ''Double Dragon''. Years later, Rare would make ''Battletoads & Double Dragon''. EGM also ran a photo of Sonic the Hedgehog running down a hill in the Genesis version of ''Strider'' during this time period to further tease readers.」の詳細全文を読む
' magazine was famous for its April Fools' Day jokes. The jokes usually contained a reference to a hidden feature in a popular video game that could only be accessed through an obscure – and often near-impossible – method.The joke was usually placed in an inconspicuous place in the magazine, and was normally treated as if it were a genuine piece of news that was being written about. Through careful observation, however, readers could pick out several signs that the story may be a joke:* The use of the number 41 (4/1 - April 1st).* A letter written by a reader from the state HA (HA is often used as onomatopoeia for laughter. There is no state with the postal code of HA - Hawaii is HI).* A phonetic or hidden spelling of the phrase "April Fools" or "Fooled Again."Often, those duped by ''EGM''s prank would write letters to other magazines or game companies to figure out a strategy for unlocking game features. For example, ''Nintendo Power'' ran a brief article to dispose of rumors of Sonic and Tails as hidden characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Other times, readers will be tricked into being skeptical of a story that is, in fact, true, while the real April Fools' prank goes unnoticed. For example, readers overlooked a typo on the cover of the magazine as a joke, instead focusing on the inclusion of a ''Hadouken'' special move in ''Mega Man X'', which was legitimately hidden in the game. Capcom would later add a ''Dragon Punch'' special move in ''Mega Man X2'', incidentally.Some of ''EGM''s jokes have, coincidentally, become real features in games. Sheng Long, the fictional master of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ken and Ryu, is often viewed as the inspiration for the introduction of Akuma into the series, and much later, their genuine master, Gouken. Also, some cheats, such as a "nude cheat" for ''Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball'', have been made a reality, through the use of cheat devices such as the GameShark or via hacked versions of the game. Joke crossovers thought to be ludicrous at the time have also occasionally come true in later sequels, as with ''Battletoads & Double Dragon'' and Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, while Apple has not created their own portable game console called the iGame, games have made their way to the iPod Touch and iPhone, which are purchased and downloaded through iTunes.An ''EGM Live''* podcast, released in March 2007, explored the history of the April Fools' prank. The podcast can be downloaded for free at the 1UP.com website () (that podcast, itself, has an April Fools joke; the joke was revealed on the podcast a week later).==1991==Enter a code to play as Simon Belmont in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game''. The method of getting the code to work was just out of the realm of possibility (the title screen would disappear a second before readers were able to finish the code), frustrating people who believed the code to be legitimate. The giveaway that it was a prank could be seen in the name of the person who submitted the code: "A.P. Rilphulls", who was listed as being from "Fromegm, HA" (April Fools from ''EGM'', ha).* In the letters section of the following issue, EGM "promised" never to pull a similar joke again... while showing a picture of the ''Battletoads'' in the NES version of ''Double Dragon''. Years later, Rare would make ''Battletoads & Double Dragon''. EGM also ran a photo of Sonic the Hedgehog running down a hill in the Genesis version of ''Strider'' during this time period to further tease readers.">ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』
■ウィキペディアで「'''''Electronic Gaming Monthly''''' magazine was famous for its April Fools' Day jokes. The jokes usually contained a reference to a hidden feature in a popular video game that could only be accessed through an obscure – and often near-impossible – method.The joke was usually placed in an inconspicuous place in the magazine, and was normally treated as if it were a genuine piece of news that was being written about. Through careful observation, however, readers could pick out several signs that the story may be a joke:* The use of the number 41 (4/1 - April 1st).* A letter written by a reader from the state HA (HA is often used as onomatopoeia for laughter. There is no state with the postal code of HA - Hawaii is HI).* A phonetic or hidden spelling of the phrase "April Fools" or "Fooled Again."Often, those duped by ''EGM''s prank would write letters to other magazines or game companies to figure out a strategy for unlocking game features. For example, ''Nintendo Power'' ran a brief article to dispose of rumors of Sonic and Tails as hidden characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Other times, readers will be tricked into being skeptical of a story that is, in fact, true, while the real April Fools' prank goes unnoticed. For example, readers overlooked a typo on the cover of the magazine as a joke, instead focusing on the inclusion of a ''Hadouken'' special move in ''Mega Man X'', which was legitimately hidden in the game. Capcom would later add a ''Dragon Punch'' special move in ''Mega Man X2'', incidentally.Some of ''EGM''s jokes have, coincidentally, become real features in games. Sheng Long, the fictional master of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ken and Ryu, is often viewed as the inspiration for the introduction of Akuma into the series, and much later, their genuine master, Gouken. Also, some cheats, such as a "nude cheat" for ''Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball'', have been made a reality, through the use of cheat devices such as the GameShark or via hacked versions of the game. Joke crossovers thought to be ludicrous at the time have also occasionally come true in later sequels, as with ''Battletoads & Double Dragon'' and Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, while Apple has not created their own portable game console called the iGame, games have made their way to the iPod Touch and iPhone, which are purchased and downloaded through iTunes.An ''EGM Live''* podcast, released in March 2007, explored the history of the April Fools' prank. The podcast can be downloaded for free at the 1UP.com website () (that podcast, itself, has an April Fools joke; the joke was revealed on the podcast a week later).==1991==Enter a code to play as Simon Belmont in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game''. The method of getting the code to work was just out of the realm of possibility (the title screen would disappear a second before readers were able to finish the code), frustrating people who believed the code to be legitimate. The giveaway that it was a prank could be seen in the name of the person who submitted the code: "A.P. Rilphulls", who was listed as being from "Fromegm, HA" (April Fools from ''EGM'', ha).* In the letters section of the following issue, EGM "promised" never to pull a similar joke again... while showing a picture of the ''Battletoads'' in the NES version of ''Double Dragon''. Years later, Rare would make ''Battletoads & Double Dragon''. EGM also ran a photo of Sonic the Hedgehog running down a hill in the Genesis version of ''Strider'' during this time period to further tease readers.」の詳細全文を読む
'Electronic Gaming Monthly'' magazine was famous for its April Fools' Day jokes. The jokes usually contained a reference to a hidden feature in a popular video game that could only be accessed through an obscure – and often near-impossible – method.The joke was usually placed in an inconspicuous place in the magazine, and was normally treated as if it were a genuine piece of news that was being written about. Through careful observation, however, readers could pick out several signs that the story may be a joke:* The use of the number 41 (4/1 - April 1st).* A letter written by a reader from the state HA (HA is often used as onomatopoeia for laughter. There is no state with the postal code of HA - Hawaii is HI).* A phonetic or hidden spelling of the phrase "April Fools" or "Fooled Again."Often, those duped by ''EGM''s prank would write letters to other magazines or game companies to figure out a strategy for unlocking game features. For example, ''Nintendo Power'' ran a brief article to dispose of rumors of Sonic and Tails as hidden characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Other times, readers will be tricked into being skeptical of a story that is, in fact, true, while the real April Fools' prank goes unnoticed. For example, readers overlooked a typo on the cover of the magazine as a joke, instead focusing on the inclusion of a ''Hadouken'' special move in ''Mega Man X'', which was legitimately hidden in the game. Capcom would later add a ''Dragon Punch'' special move in ''Mega Man X2'', incidentally.Some of ''EGM''s jokes have, coincidentally, become real features in games. Sheng Long, the fictional master of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ken and Ryu, is often viewed as the inspiration for the introduction of Akuma into the series, and much later, their genuine master, Gouken. Also, some cheats, such as a "nude cheat" for ''Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball'', have been made a reality, through the use of cheat devices such as the GameShark or via hacked versions of the game. Joke crossovers thought to be ludicrous at the time have also occasionally come true in later sequels, as with ''Battletoads & Double Dragon'' and Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, while Apple has not created their own portable game console called the iGame, games have made their way to the iPod Touch and iPhone, which are purchased and downloaded through iTunes.An ''EGM Live''* podcast, released in March 2007, explored the history of the April Fools' prank. The podcast can be downloaded for free at the 1UP.com website () (that podcast, itself, has an April Fools joke; the joke was revealed on the podcast a week later).==1991==Enter a code to play as Simon Belmont in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game''. The method of getting the code to work was just out of the realm of possibility (the title screen would disappear a second before readers were able to finish the code), frustrating people who believed the code to be legitimate. The giveaway that it was a prank could be seen in the name of the person who submitted the code: "A.P. Rilphulls", who was listed as being from "Fromegm, HA" (April Fools from ''EGM'', ha).* In the letters section of the following issue, EGM "promised" never to pull a similar joke again... while showing a picture of the ''Battletoads'' in the NES version of ''Double Dragon''. Years later, Rare would make ''Battletoads & Double Dragon''. EGM also ran a photo of Sonic the Hedgehog running down a hill in the Genesis version of ''Strider'' during this time period to further tease readers.">ウィキペディアで「'''''Electronic Gaming Monthly''''' magazine was famous for its April Fools' Day jokes. The jokes usually contained a reference to a hidden feature in a popular video game that could only be accessed through an obscure – and often near-impossible – method.The joke was usually placed in an inconspicuous place in the magazine, and was normally treated as if it were a genuine piece of news that was being written about. Through careful observation, however, readers could pick out several signs that the story may be a joke:* The use of the number 41 (4/1 - April 1st).* A letter written by a reader from the state HA (HA is often used as onomatopoeia for laughter. There is no state with the postal code of HA - Hawaii is HI).* A phonetic or hidden spelling of the phrase "April Fools" or "Fooled Again."Often, those duped by ''EGM''s prank would write letters to other magazines or game companies to figure out a strategy for unlocking game features. For example, ''Nintendo Power'' ran a brief article to dispose of rumors of Sonic and Tails as hidden characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Other times, readers will be tricked into being skeptical of a story that is, in fact, true, while the real April Fools' prank goes unnoticed. For example, readers overlooked a typo on the cover of the magazine as a joke, instead focusing on the inclusion of a ''Hadouken'' special move in ''Mega Man X'', which was legitimately hidden in the game. Capcom would later add a ''Dragon Punch'' special move in ''Mega Man X2'', incidentally.Some of ''EGM''s jokes have, coincidentally, become real features in games. Sheng Long, the fictional master of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ken and Ryu, is often viewed as the inspiration for the introduction of Akuma into the series, and much later, their genuine master, Gouken. Also, some cheats, such as a "nude cheat" for ''Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball'', have been made a reality, through the use of cheat devices such as the GameShark or via hacked versions of the game. Joke crossovers thought to be ludicrous at the time have also occasionally come true in later sequels, as with ''Battletoads & Double Dragon'' and Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, while Apple has not created their own portable game console called the iGame, games have made their way to the iPod Touch and iPhone, which are purchased and downloaded through iTunes.An ''EGM Live''* podcast, released in March 2007, explored the history of the April Fools' prank. The podcast can be downloaded for free at the 1UP.com website () (that podcast, itself, has an April Fools joke; the joke was revealed on the podcast a week later).==1991==Enter a code to play as Simon Belmont in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game''. The method of getting the code to work was just out of the realm of possibility (the title screen would disappear a second before readers were able to finish the code), frustrating people who believed the code to be legitimate. The giveaway that it was a prank could be seen in the name of the person who submitted the code: "A.P. Rilphulls", who was listed as being from "Fromegm, HA" (April Fools from ''EGM'', ha).* In the letters section of the following issue, EGM "promised" never to pull a similar joke again... while showing a picture of the ''Battletoads'' in the NES version of ''Double Dragon''. Years later, Rare would make ''Battletoads & Double Dragon''. EGM also ran a photo of Sonic the Hedgehog running down a hill in the Genesis version of ''Strider'' during this time period to further tease readers.」の詳細全文を読む
' magazine was famous for its April Fools' Day jokes. The jokes usually contained a reference to a hidden feature in a popular video game that could only be accessed through an obscure – and often near-impossible – method.The joke was usually placed in an inconspicuous place in the magazine, and was normally treated as if it were a genuine piece of news that was being written about. Through careful observation, however, readers could pick out several signs that the story may be a joke:* The use of the number 41 (4/1 - April 1st).* A letter written by a reader from the state HA (HA is often used as onomatopoeia for laughter. There is no state with the postal code of HA - Hawaii is HI).* A phonetic or hidden spelling of the phrase "April Fools" or "Fooled Again."Often, those duped by ''EGM''s prank would write letters to other magazines or game companies to figure out a strategy for unlocking game features. For example, ''Nintendo Power'' ran a brief article to dispose of rumors of Sonic and Tails as hidden characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Other times, readers will be tricked into being skeptical of a story that is, in fact, true, while the real April Fools' prank goes unnoticed. For example, readers overlooked a typo on the cover of the magazine as a joke, instead focusing on the inclusion of a ''Hadouken'' special move in ''Mega Man X'', which was legitimately hidden in the game. Capcom would later add a ''Dragon Punch'' special move in ''Mega Man X2'', incidentally.Some of ''EGM''s jokes have, coincidentally, become real features in games. Sheng Long, the fictional master of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ken and Ryu, is often viewed as the inspiration for the introduction of Akuma into the series, and much later, their genuine master, Gouken. Also, some cheats, such as a "nude cheat" for ''Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball'', have been made a reality, through the use of cheat devices such as the GameShark or via hacked versions of the game. Joke crossovers thought to be ludicrous at the time have also occasionally come true in later sequels, as with ''Battletoads & Double Dragon'' and Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, while Apple has not created their own portable game console called the iGame, games have made their way to the iPod Touch and iPhone, which are purchased and downloaded through iTunes.An ''EGM Live''* podcast, released in March 2007, explored the history of the April Fools' prank. The podcast can be downloaded for free at the 1UP.com website () (that podcast, itself, has an April Fools joke; the joke was revealed on the podcast a week later).==1991==Enter a code to play as Simon Belmont in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game''. The method of getting the code to work was just out of the realm of possibility (the title screen would disappear a second before readers were able to finish the code), frustrating people who believed the code to be legitimate. The giveaway that it was a prank could be seen in the name of the person who submitted the code: "A.P. Rilphulls", who was listed as being from "Fromegm, HA" (April Fools from ''EGM'', ha).* In the letters section of the following issue, EGM "promised" never to pull a similar joke again... while showing a picture of the ''Battletoads'' in the NES version of ''Double Dragon''. Years later, Rare would make ''Battletoads & Double Dragon''. EGM also ran a photo of Sonic the Hedgehog running down a hill in the Genesis version of ''Strider'' during this time period to further tease readers.">ウィキペディアで「''Electronic Gaming Monthly''''' magazine was famous for its April Fools' Day jokes. The jokes usually contained a reference to a hidden feature in a popular video game that could only be accessed through an obscure – and often near-impossible – method.The joke was usually placed in an inconspicuous place in the magazine, and was normally treated as if it were a genuine piece of news that was being written about. Through careful observation, however, readers could pick out several signs that the story may be a joke:* The use of the number 41 (4/1 - April 1st).* A letter written by a reader from the state HA (HA is often used as onomatopoeia for laughter. There is no state with the postal code of HA - Hawaii is HI).* A phonetic or hidden spelling of the phrase "April Fools" or "Fooled Again."Often, those duped by ''EGM''s prank would write letters to other magazines or game companies to figure out a strategy for unlocking game features. For example, ''Nintendo Power'' ran a brief article to dispose of rumors of Sonic and Tails as hidden characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Other times, readers will be tricked into being skeptical of a story that is, in fact, true, while the real April Fools' prank goes unnoticed. For example, readers overlooked a typo on the cover of the magazine as a joke, instead focusing on the inclusion of a ''Hadouken'' special move in ''Mega Man X'', which was legitimately hidden in the game. Capcom would later add a ''Dragon Punch'' special move in ''Mega Man X2'', incidentally.Some of ''EGM''s jokes have, coincidentally, become real features in games. Sheng Long, the fictional master of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ken and Ryu, is often viewed as the inspiration for the introduction of Akuma into the series, and much later, their genuine master, Gouken. Also, some cheats, such as a "nude cheat" for ''Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball'', have been made a reality, through the use of cheat devices such as the GameShark or via hacked versions of the game. Joke crossovers thought to be ludicrous at the time have also occasionally come true in later sequels, as with ''Battletoads & Double Dragon'' and Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, while Apple has not created their own portable game console called the iGame, games have made their way to the iPod Touch and iPhone, which are purchased and downloaded through iTunes.An ''EGM Live''* podcast, released in March 2007, explored the history of the April Fools' prank. The podcast can be downloaded for free at the 1UP.com website () (that podcast, itself, has an April Fools joke; the joke was revealed on the podcast a week later).==1991==Enter a code to play as Simon Belmont in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game''. The method of getting the code to work was just out of the realm of possibility (the title screen would disappear a second before readers were able to finish the code), frustrating people who believed the code to be legitimate. The giveaway that it was a prank could be seen in the name of the person who submitted the code: "A.P. Rilphulls", who was listed as being from "Fromegm, HA" (April Fools from ''EGM'', ha).* In the letters section of the following issue, EGM "promised" never to pull a similar joke again... while showing a picture of the ''Battletoads'' in the NES version of ''Double Dragon''. Years later, Rare would make ''Battletoads & Double Dragon''. EGM also ran a photo of Sonic the Hedgehog running down a hill in the Genesis version of ''Strider'' during this time period to further tease readers.」の詳細全文を読む
'Electronic Gaming Monthly'' magazine was famous for its April Fools' Day jokes. The jokes usually contained a reference to a hidden feature in a popular video game that could only be accessed through an obscure – and often near-impossible – method.The joke was usually placed in an inconspicuous place in the magazine, and was normally treated as if it were a genuine piece of news that was being written about. Through careful observation, however, readers could pick out several signs that the story may be a joke:* The use of the number 41 (4/1 - April 1st).* A letter written by a reader from the state HA (HA is often used as onomatopoeia for laughter. There is no state with the postal code of HA - Hawaii is HI).* A phonetic or hidden spelling of the phrase "April Fools" or "Fooled Again."Often, those duped by ''EGM''s prank would write letters to other magazines or game companies to figure out a strategy for unlocking game features. For example, ''Nintendo Power'' ran a brief article to dispose of rumors of Sonic and Tails as hidden characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Other times, readers will be tricked into being skeptical of a story that is, in fact, true, while the real April Fools' prank goes unnoticed. For example, readers overlooked a typo on the cover of the magazine as a joke, instead focusing on the inclusion of a ''Hadouken'' special move in ''Mega Man X'', which was legitimately hidden in the game. Capcom would later add a ''Dragon Punch'' special move in ''Mega Man X2'', incidentally.Some of ''EGM''s jokes have, coincidentally, become real features in games. Sheng Long, the fictional master of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ken and Ryu, is often viewed as the inspiration for the introduction of Akuma into the series, and much later, their genuine master, Gouken. Also, some cheats, such as a "nude cheat" for ''Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball'', have been made a reality, through the use of cheat devices such as the GameShark or via hacked versions of the game. Joke crossovers thought to be ludicrous at the time have also occasionally come true in later sequels, as with ''Battletoads & Double Dragon'' and Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, while Apple has not created their own portable game console called the iGame, games have made their way to the iPod Touch and iPhone, which are purchased and downloaded through iTunes.An ''EGM Live''* podcast, released in March 2007, explored the history of the April Fools' prank. The podcast can be downloaded for free at the 1UP.com website () (that podcast, itself, has an April Fools joke; the joke was revealed on the podcast a week later).==1991==Enter a code to play as Simon Belmont in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game''. The method of getting the code to work was just out of the realm of possibility (the title screen would disappear a second before readers were able to finish the code), frustrating people who believed the code to be legitimate. The giveaway that it was a prank could be seen in the name of the person who submitted the code: "A.P. Rilphulls", who was listed as being from "Fromegm, HA" (April Fools from ''EGM'', ha).* In the letters section of the following issue, EGM "promised" never to pull a similar joke again... while showing a picture of the ''Battletoads'' in the NES version of ''Double Dragon''. Years later, Rare would make ''Battletoads & Double Dragon''. EGM also ran a photo of Sonic the Hedgehog running down a hill in the Genesis version of ''Strider'' during this time period to further tease readers.」の詳細全文を読む
' magazine was famous for its April Fools' Day jokes. The jokes usually contained a reference to a hidden feature in a popular video game that could only be accessed through an obscure – and often near-impossible – method.The joke was usually placed in an inconspicuous place in the magazine, and was normally treated as if it were a genuine piece of news that was being written about. Through careful observation, however, readers could pick out several signs that the story may be a joke:* The use of the number 41 (4/1 - April 1st).* A letter written by a reader from the state HA (HA is often used as onomatopoeia for laughter. There is no state with the postal code of HA - Hawaii is HI).* A phonetic or hidden spelling of the phrase "April Fools" or "Fooled Again."Often, those duped by ''EGM''s prank would write letters to other magazines or game companies to figure out a strategy for unlocking game features. For example, ''Nintendo Power'' ran a brief article to dispose of rumors of Sonic and Tails as hidden characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Other times, readers will be tricked into being skeptical of a story that is, in fact, true, while the real April Fools' prank goes unnoticed. For example, readers overlooked a typo on the cover of the magazine as a joke, instead focusing on the inclusion of a ''Hadouken'' special move in ''Mega Man X'', which was legitimately hidden in the game. Capcom would later add a ''Dragon Punch'' special move in ''Mega Man X2'', incidentally.Some of ''EGM''s jokes have, coincidentally, become real features in games. Sheng Long, the fictional master of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ken and Ryu, is often viewed as the inspiration for the introduction of Akuma into the series, and much later, their genuine master, Gouken. Also, some cheats, such as a "nude cheat" for ''Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball'', have been made a reality, through the use of cheat devices such as the GameShark or via hacked versions of the game. Joke crossovers thought to be ludicrous at the time have also occasionally come true in later sequels, as with ''Battletoads & Double Dragon'' and Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. Additionally, while Apple has not created their own portable game console called the iGame, games have made their way to the iPod Touch and iPhone, which are purchased and downloaded through iTunes.An ''EGM Live''* podcast, released in March 2007, explored the history of the April Fools' prank. The podcast can be downloaded for free at the 1UP.com website () (that podcast, itself, has an April Fools joke; the joke was revealed on the podcast a week later).==1991==Enter a code to play as Simon Belmont in ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game''. The method of getting the code to work was just out of the realm of possibility (the title screen would disappear a second before readers were able to finish the code), frustrating people who believed the code to be legitimate. The giveaway that it was a prank could be seen in the name of the person who submitted the code: "A.P. Rilphulls", who was listed as being from "Fromegm, HA" (April Fools from ''EGM'', ha).* In the letters section of the following issue, EGM "promised" never to pull a similar joke again... while showing a picture of the ''Battletoads'' in the NES version of ''Double Dragon''. Years later, Rare would make ''Battletoads & Double Dragon''. EGM also ran a photo of Sonic the Hedgehog running down a hill in the Genesis version of ''Strider'' during this time period to further tease readers.」の詳細全文を読む
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