Legolas, I actually agree with you. I hate practical jokes as a rule, and find AF Day to be pretty idiotic. That's why I kept the gag small and self-contained.
Still, I don't see why Vivendi and Gamespot should get continual free passes for jerking people around, and I'm getting slammed for making a joke of it.
Adventure gamers, man... tough room!
(I added a note to the news items, so no one else's sensibilities will suffer until I pull it.
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