EA Apologizes To Nintendo For “Unacceptable” Wii U Joke

EA Apologizes To Nintendo For Unacceptable Wii U JokeSometimes during April Fools, pranks get carried a little too far, or perhaps the person pulling the prank does not see how their prank might have been mean spirited or done in bad taste. Well it seems that EA did not appreciate the “jokes” that were being made by their Frostbite Twitter account which made fun of the Nintendo Wii U.

In response EA has since issued an apology on Twitter, calling the jokes “unacceptable” and “stupid”. According to the tweet, “Our apologies to partners @NintendoAmerica & fan @FrostbiteEngine ’s poor attempt at April Fools not condoned by EA : unacceptable/ stupid.” (more…)

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