Having already looked at Electronic Gaming Monthly's best and worst April Fools' jokes and analyzed every LamePro parody published in the 1990s, we're officially out of ideas. So here's a thought: Let's talk about April Fools' jokes that DIDN'T HAPPEN on April Fools' Day. Join us as we look at EGM mash-ups that include everything from Sonic the Hedgehog to Strider to Final Fight. We'll also talk about the non-April Fools' jokes that were inspired by the EGM editors, including Foul magazine and ... Defunct Games? That's right, we're going to be taking a look at our past in this surprisingly informative look at April Fools' jokes that have nothing to do with April Fools' Day!


If you're looking for more April Fools fun, then I recommend you check out our previous videos on the topic. This includes our deep dive into Electronic Gaming Monthly's best and worst April Fools pranks, every single LamePro joke published in the 1990s and all 286 "What If ..." jokes found in the pages of EGM.

Electronic Gaming Monthly's Best & Worst April Fools Pranks
LamePro in the 1990s - A Comprehensive Look at GamePros April Fools Pranks
All 286 What If Jokes Published in Electronic Gaming Monthly

And while you're just clicking on stuff at random, I suggest you head over to the Defunct Games YouTube page and subscribe to the channel. We're posting new episodes of Game Over: The Early Years every Monday, along with brand new game reviews throughout the week.