What do you think of video game commercials?

[amazingone]

I'm not sure that most video game commercials are meant to appeal to your typical gamer. I have a feeling that these commercials are designed to attract people that normally wouldn't play the games or people that haven't heard of it.

Take the new Pokemon games for example. I love Pokemon, but those commercials are god awful. I feel somewhat embarrassed to play Pokemon when that commercial comes on. Still, I could see how a little kid could see that and fall in love with Pokemon.

I agree that a lot of the commercials are targeting non-gamers. That is smart on their behalf. Why preach to the converted? I actually have not seen the Pokemon commercials. The games have always seemed way too child oriented for my tastes. I don't think I'll ever get into them.

 

[The Unlosing Ranger]

Well, all I can say is that... I miss the PSP squirrels. They were so ridiculously dumb, loved it.

 

[MedeaWakoski]

I always enjoy the commercials when they're about games I like and don't spoil anything. Otherwise, no thanks.

 

[Dame6089]

I agree that a lot of the commercials are targeting non-gamers. That is smart on their behalf. Why preach to the converted? I actually have not seen the Pokemon commercials. The games have always seemed way too child oriented for my tastes. I don't think I'll ever get into them.

They are no doubt targeted at children. With that said, there is a level of depth that is great for older players. The competitive scene for Pokemon is nuts. A child who just plays through the game could never realistically compete.

 

[JoeDirt]

They don't air games commercials in my country neither on youtube, but I've seen a few. What 'm trying to say is, I hear a lot about video games without watching the commmercials so I think they might be unecessary.

 

[davidexct]

I think that video game commercials should be made it large number so that more and more people can be aware of the recent technology in video gaming consoles.

 

[DrRipley]

I feel awkward sometimes for the way they overact, but for some reason, I find it more acceptable for commercials for other industries. I still like them, though, since they are showing me a product that I actually care about and relate to anyway. I like Game trailers a lot more, but anything done well or right is acceptable for me.

 

[Dame6089]

I have just started seeing these new Battlefield 4 commercials. They are a perfect example of why I generally don't like video game commercials. The guys are on these commercials talking as if they were in this real life war scene. It is cringe worthy.

 

[andre92]

I love sony's new ps4 commercial with the war thing going on. I wish I could win it before it actually comes out though.

 

[moorecoby813]

yeah that commercial was funny man, andre92

 

[iShootRocks]

I like it when there's a ground breaking game that makes a commercial and it makes you excited for the games release but I've gotten really tired of seeing Call Of Duty Ghosts and The Last Of Us commercials on everything.

 

[klieny]

All I can say is its great marketing.

 

[GetFresh]

I feel awkward sometimes for the way they overact, but for some reason, I find it more acceptable for commercials for other industries. I still like them, though, since they are showing me a product that I actually care about and relate to anyway. I like Game trailers a lot more, but anything done well or right is acceptable for me.

I feel exactly the same way!

I get really excited when I see a trailer for any Call of Duty or some other game that I like gets broadcasted. It's like a smile on my face just emerges out of nowhere.

 

[Annetteb]

I have seen a lot of commercials for new games over the years and I think some games should not be advertised. I think that there also were games that did not live up to the advertisements. I play a game based on my gut not on what I see on tv.

 

[Mikey Paine]

Meh. I don't really watch a lot of TV, but when I see commercials for video games, I don't really care. I guess it's because I keep up with what video games are coming out and when, but I imagine it's good for the industry.

 

[moorecoby813]

I can't tell when since I last saw a video game commercial.

 

[kniera]

If it is a upcoming game I haven't heard anything about I will be quite interested. But games that are already really popular don't really need the advertising. But on the other hand, some are so well made that I really enjoy watching them. Mainly when it is a game I already know I am not really interested, and if I already have it it is just annoying.

 

[wowtgp]

We don't get to see too many commercials here in India, at least in the part where I live. So, all the information I get about the game is from internet.