Electronic Gaming Monthly facts for kids

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Electronic Gaming Monthly (often called EGM) is a popular American video game magazine. It started in 1989 and is published by a company called Ziff Davis. For many years, EGM has been one of the most well-known gaming magazines in America.

EGM's Funniest April Fools' Jokes

Every year on April Fools' Day, Electronic Gaming Monthly plays a fun trick on its readers. They often make up a fake story about a video game. These jokes are usually very clever and sometimes even fool a lot of people!

One of their most famous jokes was about the game Super Smash Bros. Melee. EGM told readers that they could find characters like Sonic and Tails in the game. To do this, players would need to complete a super difficult task.

For a long time, many gamers believed this joke was true! They tried hard to unlock Sonic and Tails in Super Smash Bros. Melee. Even though it was just a prank, Sonic later really did appear in the game Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Images for kids

Second version of the EGM logo
Fifth version of the EGM logo

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