SteamDB’s Creative April Fools’ Day Prank
This April 1st, SteamDB, known for its insightful database insights related to the Valve storefront, surprised users with an inventive prank that caught the attention of gamers worldwide. While many companies indulge in pranks on this light-hearted day, SteamDB took it a step further by unveiling a peculiar button on their website.
Next to the Menu icon, a new button labeled [ADMIN: Edit page] was introduced. Initially, pressing this button seemed harmless, as it appeared to do nothing at all. However, keen players soon discovered that it enabled them to modify almost all the text displayed on the site.
A user from the r/Steam subreddit, u/Difficult-Panic-3300, showcased their experience in a video where they whimsically utilized these “admin privileges”to modify the Most Played Games section drastically.
In a playful twist, they altered several game titles, including changing the player count for Stardew Valley to an outrageous 52000000000000+. This quirky feature sparked a flurry of inside jokes within the gaming community.
SteamDB 1 April Fool’s joke by u/Difficult-Panic-3300 in Steam
Community Engagement and Humor
The prank quickly gained traction, with many users joining in on the fun. For instance, u/FurubayashiSEA playfully suggested that now-defunct hero-shooter Concord could take the top spot on the list.
“Could put Concord at No.1.”
Another user, u/RazeZa, used the opportunity to poke fun at Valve’s long-standing joke about avoiding game titles that feature the number 3.
“love how the first thing you do is change CS and dota to 3”
Additionally, u/Dinobrony318 shared their own humorous rendition of the database page, featuring amusing title alterations such as DOTA 2 to “Gabe Newell’s personal WOW,” Wallpaper Engine to “Live Animated Anime Girls,” PUBG Battlegrounds to “Fortnite with COD skin,” and Monster Hunter Wilds rebranded as “We’re Wildin’ here.”
Members of the community expressed their delight in the prank, with thoughtful reactions shared by users like LudwigSpectre and Bioxtasy:
“That’s so evil, I love it”
“LMFAO THIS IS GOOD”
How to Join in on the Fun
The “admin privileges” prank remains accessible on the SteamDB website, allowing anyone to click the Edit Page button and create their own humorous alterations. However, it is essential to note that these changes are only visible to the individual making them and not to other users. This interactive prank encourages community participation without disrupting others’ experiences.