It’s always a day that people either seem to love or hate, but April Fool’s Day is once again back with brands both locally here in Australia and globally around the world getting in on the fun. As always, Australia is up first, so we’d expect this list to keep growing over the next 24 hours or so.
JSAUX NEW GAMING HANDHELD
Accessory maker JSAUX announced that they were making a new gaming handheld. This one absolutely isn’t outside the realm of possibility, but it’s definitely not a pretty sight.
Behold, gamers!
After working on creating accessories for products like the Steam Deck or the ROG Ally, we've achieved a full comprehension of how a handheld console works 😎
Therefore, we'll launch a #Kickstarter campaign for our own gaming handheld device! 😈 pic.twitter.com/YFNGACRshO— JSAUX (@jsauxofficial) April 1, 2024
POKEMON SLEEP TOURNAMENT
The Pokemon Company announced that it would be holding a Pokemon Sleep tournament which again actually doesn’t seem outside the realm of possibility, and we love to see a company such as TPC getting in on the fun.
┈┈┈┈ Pokémon Sleep💤 ┈┈┈┈
🏆CHAMPION TOURNAMENT 2024🏆
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈8時間半の壮絶バトル。
頂点に立つのは、誰だ！？👇熱戦のようすはこちら✅https://t.co/lZJNYrsc9W#ポケモンスリープ #ポケモンスリープ世界大会 pic.twitter.com/64i6m0YcAR
— 『Pokémon Sleep（ポケモンスリープ）』公式 @好評配信中 (@PokemonSleepApp) March 31, 2024
ASUS ROG THOR PERIPHERAL
This is one to watch as ASUS hasn’t yet revealed it, but I’d be very shocked if it wasn’t an April Fool’s gag.
Are you worthy?
Choose your weapon wisely.
👀Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/aAKIp0kD7W
— ROG Global (@ASUS_ROG) March 31, 2024
PALWORLD DATING SIM
This is one of those ones where it’s an obvious April Fool’s Day gag but would also be an absolute smash hit if it ever saw the light of day.
#Palworld Dating Sim💕
"Pal♡world! ~More Than Just Pals~"Will you remain friends or fall in love?
Or dismantle and eat them…🍴Pals take off their clothes⁉️ An adult version will also be released🔞#AprilFoolsDay
*Update for Palworld is coming soon! pic.twitter.com/SHZF5QatLw— Palworld (@Palworld_EN) March 31, 2024
PAX AUSTRALIA FROSTED PAXO’Z
Who doesn’t love a fun cereal? PAX announced in jest that it would release a ceral called Paxo’z and obviously a Pin Chicken would be included in the box as well.
ATTN – after much debate, research and breakfasts… we are finally launching our own line of cereal – Frosted PAX O'z! Details on how and where you can get hold of one will be announced at a later date. Strictly limited supply. Free OG Pin Chicken included in each box. #PAXAus pic.twitter.com/LKqZA1BfMy
— PAX Australia (@PAXAus) March 31, 2024
LOGITECH PRO POWERWASH
Cheeky Logitech got in on the fun by announcing the Logitech G Pro Powerwash, a premium power washer that only the biggest pro gamers can operate.
Introducing the #PROPowerwash. 🧽🙌
Wash away your opponents with the newest innovation in sim gaming. 💪
Are you keen to give this one a rinse? 🤔👇 pic.twitter.com/dRWTLC5WE9
— Logitech G ANZ (@LogitechG_ANZ) April 1, 2024
EB GAMES BUCK BOUTIQUE CLOTHES
We always love EB Games for their April Fool’s Day gags as generally they’re quite cheeky but also they’re normally real products would proceeds going to the Starlight Children’s foundation.
JUST ANNOUNCED 📣 Break free from the confinements of your "regular clothes" with our brand new Buck's Boutique collection! 😎🐰
Exclusively limited for today only. All proceeds go to the Starlight Children's Foundation: https://t.co/5iZATjYD0l pic.twitter.com/oUZMi0uBVh
— EB Games Australia (@EBGamesAus) March 31, 2024
RAZER CTHULHU GAMING CHAIR
Razer is another company that always gets in on the fun and this time it’s the Razer Cthulhu gaming chair with eight independent robotic arms that will ensure you never have to take your hands off the controller ever again.
Introducing the Razer Cthulhu—the ultimate gaming chair. Never have to leave your chair again as eight independent robotic arms cater to your every need. Learn more: https://t.co/1xKJJMAccs pic.twitter.com/bPigz6Hhqx
— R Λ Z Ξ R (@Razer) March 31, 2024
TCL MAGIC REMOTE
CASETIFY WRAPPED
CORSAIR CATSAIR
They said the Purrfect line of products couldn't exist.
Well, we're here to prove them wrong.Introducing, CATSAIR!
Because our furry friends deserve just as much as we do.Comment below what your favourite CATSAIR product is! pic.twitter.com/65c5gJIXmu
— CORSAIR ANZ (@CORSAIRANZ) April 1, 2024
NOTHING 2A MICRO
Phone (2a) Micro.
Size doesn't matter. pic.twitter.com/6O5byNduXb
— Nothing (@nothing) April 1, 2024
MORE CLASSIC CLASSIC SWITCH GAMES COMING
Our friends over at Vooks teased us with the most classic of classic games coming to Nintendo Switch Online.
No more announced NSO games? Don't worry…
Nintendo digs deep to bring "classic" games to Switch Online, it's claimed https://t.co/wnpGQggeE8 pic.twitter.com/h2ipkeoH9Z
— Vooks (@vooksdotnet) March 31, 2024
SOME FUN AUSSIE FAST FOOD APRIL FOOL’S DAY GAGS
Whilst not tech related, a lot of Aussie fast food chains seemed to get in on the fun with my favourites below:
