So what's the cost? Perhaps longer 'exposure' could have helped ProStreet topple Assassin's Creed from the charts. We'll never know.
[Update: full censored image has been moved to accommodate 'work surfers' -- view it after the jump.]
EA repents use of topless models in Need for Speed ads
by James Ransom-Wiley 
on Nov 27th 2007 12:28PM
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So what's the cost? Perhaps longer 'exposure' could have helped ProStreet topple Assassin's Creed from the charts. We'll never know.
[Update: full censored image has been moved to accommodate 'work surfers' -- view it after the jump.]
Reader Comments (56)
Posted: Nov 27th 2007 12:31PM (Unverified) said
what's wrong with it? (other than the pixelation, of course)
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Posted: Nov 27th 2007 1:33PM (Unverified) said
I'd say the clear lack of relevance to the product itself, as well as the blatant insinuation that men are supposed to be hormonal enough buy anything just because some irrelevant boobs were tossed into an ad for it.
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Posted: Nov 27th 2007 1:40PM The MAZZTer said
Plus that it's a game rated for three year olds and up (in EU at least)?
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Posted: Nov 27th 2007 1:44PM (Unverified) said
Welcome to advertising Abscissa. When is advertising EVER honest? It's deliberately deceptive.
After watching commercials for the medicine to keep herpes outbreaks down, I almost find myself WANTING herpes. For fuck's sake. I'd like to frollic in the hills with a hot wife too. But when is that ever the reality? Some girl you've been dating finds out you're packing herpes in your pants and she'll probably say "That's disgusting. How many women have you slept with you freak!"
But being honest won't exactly sell herpes meds will it?
I see nothing wrong with the boobies ad from a moral standpoint. If anything, it makes the usually less-than-obvious deceptiveness of advertising more obvious. Cars + Boobies = Need for Speed Prostreet, buy me now!
Besides, if girls want to expose themselves for a video game they likely know nothing about, I say let them. FREE THE PEOPLE! Vote liberatian.
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After watching commercials for the medicine to keep herpes outbreaks down, I almost find myself WANTING herpes. For fuck's sake. I'd like to frollic in the hills with a hot wife too. But when is that ever the reality? Some girl you've been dating finds out you're packing herpes in your pants and she'll probably say "That's disgusting. How many women have you slept with you freak!"
But being honest won't exactly sell herpes meds will it?
I see nothing wrong with the boobies ad from a moral standpoint. If anything, it makes the usually less-than-obvious deceptiveness of advertising more obvious. Cars + Boobies = Need for Speed Prostreet, buy me now!
Besides, if girls want to expose themselves for a video game they likely know nothing about, I say let them. FREE THE PEOPLE! Vote liberatian.
Posted: Nov 27th 2007 1:59PM (Unverified) said
Need for speed : PORN STREET :)
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BTW.
The PS3 version of NFS:PS is TEH SHITE
So *crappy* conversion that even EA must be ashamed.
Incredibly blured, framerate problems, cut out spectators etc.
PS3 vs. Xbox 360 Comparison
http://download.gametrailers.com/gt_vault/4873/t_nfsprostreet_360vsps3_comp_gt_h264.wmv
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BTW.
The PS3 version of NFS:PS is TEH SHITE
So *crappy* conversion that even EA must be ashamed.
Incredibly blured, framerate problems, cut out spectators etc.
PS3 vs. Xbox 360 Comparison
http://download.gametrailers.com/gt_vault/4873/t_nfsprostreet_360vsps3_comp_gt_h264.wmv
Posted: Nov 27th 2007 2:01PM (Unverified) said
If I saw that ad and bought the game, I'd expect to see topless chicks in the game.
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Posted: Nov 27th 2007 2:25PM (Unverified) said
weren't they posted on a softcore porn site? Seems like a nice way to tie the product into the site it's advertised on.
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Posted: Nov 27th 2007 12:34PM (Unverified) said
I saw this two days ago. I wasn't sure it worth sending a tip. Pretty sleezy if you ask me, but at least better than those xbox360 accessories pics. These pics are much better.
I bet you guys had lots of fun applying that mosiac blur. :)
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I bet you guys had lots of fun applying that mosiac blur. :)
Posted: Nov 27th 2007 12:36PM (Unverified) said
For those of us surfing at work, do you suppose you could put the image after the jump?
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Posted: Nov 27th 2007 12:39PM (Unverified) said
maybe you should work instead of surfing the internet instead?
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Posted: Nov 27th 2007 12:40PM (Unverified) said
some people get breaks during their work day, or lunch breaks.
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Posted: Nov 27th 2007 12:47PM (Unverified) said
@gonk
Who says I can't do both, simultaneously? You don't know what my job is or what it entails. Sufficeth to say that many professions have some downtime even while they're still techincally on the clock.
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Who says I can't do both, simultaneously? You don't know what my job is or what it entails. Sufficeth to say that many professions have some downtime even while they're still techincally on the clock.
Posted: Nov 27th 2007 12:49PM (Unverified) said
Working is for suckers. Quit and live off welfare.
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Posted: Nov 27th 2007 5:16PM nycjunglist said
I can't believe the NERVE to disrespect these women...
... by covering them up with pixelation.
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... by covering them up with pixelation.
Posted: Nov 27th 2007 12:48PM Noise Tank said
hey joystiq thanks for the HUGE NWS image I love that! I bet my boss would too.
Really, who thought that was a good idea?
also Gonk I am on my lunch break as I type this, lest you think I am a blight on the modern American workplace
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Really, who thought that was a good idea?
also Gonk I am on my lunch break as I type this, lest you think I am a blight on the modern American workplace
Posted: Nov 27th 2007 1:51PM (Unverified) said
no fat chicks. unless the 15 lbs goes to the pixelated part.
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Posted: Nov 27th 2007 2:51PM (Unverified) said
my girlfriend weighs 110. i was joking--i'm not really invested in whether these topless models gain weight or not. if you want to advocate girls gain weight, go on the tyra banks show. i see enough fat bitches every day going to work--90 lbs is still healthier than 180.
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Posted: Nov 27th 2007 12:50PM spasewalkr said
uh, well can somebody post a link to the...ahem....ACTUAL image? :)
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Posted: Nov 27th 2007 2:01PM baby sea tuna said
Wow, onemorehour must have some pretty spectacular tits to give that one a "meh!"
Then again, I personally tend to disagree with anyone who uses the term "meh" on basic principle...
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Then again, I personally tend to disagree with anyone who uses the term "meh" on basic principle...
Posted: Nov 27th 2007 4:08PM LaughingTarget said
I keep hearing about this uncanny valley thing, but I think the modeling community has been living there for some time now.
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Posted: Nov 27th 2007 1:03PM (Unverified) said
So whats the final verdict on this game? Is it good? Worth the money?
I'm hearing such conflicting stuff about it on IGN and other websites. I usually enjoy NFS games (even in their different variations) but for some reason I was hesistant to buy this one right away. Sorta like the demo (it grew on me) but I'm afraid the game might be too boring and I should just wait for Burnout: Paradise (love the new cover art).
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I'm hearing such conflicting stuff about it on IGN and other websites. I usually enjoy NFS games (even in their different variations) but for some reason I was hesistant to buy this one right away. Sorta like the demo (it grew on me) but I'm afraid the game might be too boring and I should just wait for Burnout: Paradise (love the new cover art).
Posted: Nov 27th 2007 1:37PM arrrgh said
I loved the demo :)
FINALLY a NFS style game where you FEEL like you're going as fast as your speedometer says. And if you get some speed wabble going on and fish tale into a pole? Race over. Your car gets wrecked!! :):) i had a stoned blast playing that out
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FINALLY a NFS style game where you FEEL like you're going as fast as your speedometer says. And if you get some speed wabble going on and fish tale into a pole? Race over. Your car gets wrecked!! :):) i had a stoned blast playing that out
Posted: Nov 27th 2007 1:48PM (Unverified) said
Nah the game looks uber lame. Instead of trying to stir up controversy with lame bimbo cover shots (what, you're telling me any guy who visits this website can't find all the naked women he needs elesewhere on the internet?? We need to get that from EA?!) EA should have grown some balls and made this version of NFS as cool and fun to play as previous versions, including cop chases and street driving. But apparently they chickened out on fears of lawsuits for promoting "bad behavior". Come one EA, the graphics on Prostreet are beautiful, but you guys dropped the ball on making a game that is fun to play. No way I'm buying this. Boring track circuits, going round and round for no reason, like NASCAR for tuners.
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Posted: Nov 27th 2007 1:08PM (Unverified) said
well now that the pics after the jump, why not show the uncensored version? it's not like none of us have seen titties before
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Posted: Nov 27th 2007 1:41PM (Unverified) said
I love how they are trying to distract you from just how bad this version of NFS is. I rented it and its a CHORE to just get through the first few races. This IP is dead to me at this point.
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Posted: Nov 27th 2007 1:53PM baby sea tuna said
Seriously. I mean, we're all over 3 here, right?
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Posted: Nov 27th 2007 2:00PM (Unverified) said
Ty grant...... - nice job EA , but they used older looking women?
and an NFS logo on the car would make it less cheesy...
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and an NFS logo on the car would make it less cheesy...
Posted: Nov 27th 2007 2:10PM (Unverified) said
I don't see why everyone's making a big deal out of this. If I'm not mistake, Ubisoft did the exact same thing with Assassin's Creed; they just used a brunette instead.
=P
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=P
Posted: Nov 27th 2007 2:16PM (Unverified) said
That's awesome advertising! Those girls are hot as fcuk. i really could care less about the game, i don't plan on ever purchasing it.
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Posted: Nov 27th 2007 2:27PM (Unverified) said
Thanks for the responses to my questions.
I think I'll rent the game first. Probably will just wait for the next NFS.
I think Burnout is gonna be AWESOME though. Can't wait for the demo to hit Live!
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I think I'll rent the game first. Probably will just wait for the next NFS.
I think Burnout is gonna be AWESOME though. Can't wait for the demo to hit Live!
Posted: Nov 27th 2007 2:47PM (Unverified) said
onemorehour - bless ur soul.
The game= not my cup of tea.
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The game= not my cup of tea.
Posted: Nov 27th 2007 3:35PM GrendelPr1me said
Oh EA. There you go again using that amazing counting ability you seem to possess so fluently.
Where you say there was only 1 picture, there are 11. And where you say there are 60 fps, there are 30.
Gosh. You guys sure are funny with your counting and such.
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Where you say there was only 1 picture, there are 11. And where you say there are 60 fps, there are 30.
Gosh. You guys sure are funny with your counting and such.
Posted: Nov 27th 2007 3:54PM quickshade said
Why would I want to see boobs from EA. I bet they have frametate problems and the physics are shitty. Damn EA, guess we know who the real boobs are.
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Posted: Nov 27th 2007 4:50PM (Unverified) said
Great looking women. But somehow, I still don't feel like buying the game. Maybe I'm getting old.
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