Thousands Fooled by ‘Insane’ Sony Leak and Fake PS6 Reveal
Mega64, a comedy outfit, posted a cryptic message on September 7th claiming to have heard “INSANE leaks” about a major Sony announcement, with a tease to check back at 10AM PT. The vague post quickly went viral on X (formerly Twitter), sparking widespread speculation about a potential PlayStation 6 reveal or other major gaming industry news.
The prank successfully fooled thousands of social media users who took the announcement seriously, triggering rumors and discussions across the platform about what Sony might announce. The incident demonstrates how social media can amplify even playful or unclear posts into significant viral moments, with users rapidly constructing narratives around minimal information.
This appears to be consistent with Mega64’s style of creating gaming-related pranks and hoaxes that gain traction online. The comedy group’s engagement with gaming culture has apparently given them enough credibility or intrigue to generate substantial social media attention with fabricated announcements.