Author Topic: Old video game ads.  (Read 1871 times)

Old video game ads.
« on: January 16, 2024, 08:19:52 pm »
I thought I'd have a nice thread where we post old video game ads.


Re: Old video game ads.
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2024, 09:01:16 pm »
This was always one of my favourites.

"This Game Stinks" Probably contributed to EarthBound's commercial failure.


sworddude

Re: Old video game ads.
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2024, 07:02:10 am »
Your Stylish Sword Master!



galaxygamer102

Re: Old video game ads.
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2024, 07:19:47 am »
gotta post one of my favorites!



Re: Old video game ads.
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2024, 04:21:15 pm »

pzeke

Re: Old video game ads.
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2024, 11:40:06 am »
Gotta love video game ads! I used to have around five binders filled to the brim with promotional material but unfortunately lost them ages ago. I still have some, but it's a meager collection in comparison. I think ads of any kind are truly a perfect window to the past, an excellent way to reminisce and drown in nostalgia; in fact, I don't think there's anything like them anymore, especially considering how risqué and absolutely bonkers they were often.



I think it would be a safe bet that today, considering the current landscape we're in, none of those would ever leave the drawing board.

But anyway, I'll go ahead and share some of my favorites...






And, of course, who can forget...?



Them's fighting words, amirite?

That Haunted Castle one is so cringy, I love it! ;D

I think I can out-cringe that, although that last link you posted is quite effective at doing that, too.



And then there's this...thing (NSFW, but keep in mind it's an ad by Sega, who were notoriously edgy and raunchy back then). There's also this, which you can tell is fake, especially if you read the "copyright" area, but it honestly is discomfiting.

I know your every move behind this face; I have control over expendable slaves.
When confrontation comes down to the wire, I'll use my cyclotrode to commence the fire.
You're never gonna get me!

dhaabi

Re: Old video game ads.
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2024, 12:03:32 pm »
I think it would be a safe bet that today, considering the current landscape we're in, none of those would ever leave the drawing board.

This ad below is always one that comes to mind of something that definitely wouldn't be approved in today's climate.



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I think I can out-cringe that, although that last link you posted is quite effective at doing that, too.



I know that, in a box stored somewhere, I own a copy of this advert still. The "2 kool 4 skool" bottom text definitely worsens it.

telekill

Re: Old video game ads.
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2024, 04:42:23 pm »
My favorite Sega Game Gear ad:

« Last Edit: January 23, 2024, 04:44:28 pm by telekill »

Re: Old video game ads.
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2024, 05:13:22 pm »
I like these oldies from Fire Emblem  :)


« Last Edit: January 23, 2024, 05:20:55 pm by chamemo »

sworddude

Re: Old video game ads.
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2024, 05:25:54 pm »
Your Stylish Sword Master!



Re: Old video game ads.
« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2024, 07:48:54 am »
More than a few old video game ads wouldn't fly today.

Re: Old video game ads.
« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2024, 10:12:24 pm »

sworddude

Re: Old video game ads.
« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2024, 10:56:43 pm »
goemon 2 N64 ad

Who was their target audience thought it was kids but gotto be wrong on that one :o

Them olden days where crazy.

One of the best games on the N64 however


« Last Edit: January 27, 2024, 11:00:06 pm by sworddude »
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Re: Old video game ads.
« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2024, 10:20:37 am »
Sega in the UK had some really insane ads, i can only imagine what would've happend if they had been dropped in the USA





Germany wasn't far behind though