Do you mean PR? Not sure how much R&D April Fools actually involves
this post was submitted on 01 Apr 2025
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How is it anything to do with R&D?
I think it's like Superbowl ads. April Fools used to be a chance for websites and retailers to have a little fun and do something to grab attention. And what started as a clever little adventure became a capitalist grind for the mill.
Minecraft has always done this. Always a snapshot with a bunch of joke features, then a few actually get added
No, April Fools jokes are still great.