Also, it did give Kevin a really close shave, and there's nothing funny about that.
GDC09: The Gillette Power Fusion Gamer razor
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It seemed like a great idea at the time: We scour the GDC expo floor for the Gillette Power Fusion Gamer -- the world's first and only razor for gamers -- use it and make fun of it. But, whether it was a comic failing on our part or just the sheer tragedy of the product in question, it at some point became a tragic meditation on the downfall of the human race. See if you can spot the exact moment right after the break.
Also, it did give Kevin a really close shave, and there's nothing funny about that.
Also, it did give Kevin a really close shave, and there's nothing funny about that.
Reader Comments (89)
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 12:29AM JoshMilewski said
OK, the camouflage hunter razor thing, too (puts it into perspective).
But the last line was pretty bad. Like, they're serious.
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But the last line was pretty bad. Like, they're serious.
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 12:27AM Triscuit said
I'm surprised they haven't billed the single button as a "user friendly interface", and the various indicators as an "easily interpreted HUD".
Also, I fail to see any difference between this and my current razor, aside from the glossy white.
Also, I fail to see any difference between this and my current razor, aside from the glossy white.
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 1:12AM (Unverified) said
And all I'm wondering is what the DPS on facial hair is.
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Posted: Mar 27th 2009 12:32AM (Unverified) said
I do believe that it's at 1'12" that this goes from farce to sad commentary. Signing the waiver? WTF?
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 12:33AM ChrisAre said
I can't believe I watched that whole video.
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 12:41AM KeegdnaB said
Gee, I wish I had one of those the other day for my bi-monthly epic battle against the dark lord neckbeardious. I'm sure it would have given me at least a +15 dexterity over my NON-gamer fusion power
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 12:46AM mcgriddle said
Next year: Charmin "Ultra"-Blast Gamer Toilet Paper! For those times when regular tp just doesn't cut it. Mostly after eating Gamer Grub.
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 1:06AM WiredKnight said
All they need to do is design a device that wipes your ass for you, then market it to all the WoW players who spend all day in the same chair.
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Posted: Mar 27th 2009 1:28AM The Wicker Man said
"gaming bloggger dies while shaving..." Date line new neo-america 1025 "game blogger " Kevin Kelly dies by the pen. Date line Neo Tokyo Tetsuo Declares, " KANEEEDAAA!" Kaneda declares, "TETSUOOOOOO!"
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 1:50AM (Unverified) said
i love how the gillette spokesgal uses as many super sexy references as possible...
"let's get you all lathered up", "micro pulsations", "decrease the dry and increase the glide", and "luuubricant."
gets me all worked up. kevin's super hot too, so that helps.
i vote yes for the shower setup.
"let's get you all lathered up", "micro pulsations", "decrease the dry and increase the glide", and "luuubricant."
gets me all worked up. kevin's super hot too, so that helps.
i vote yes for the shower setup.
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 2:09AM (Unverified) said
"a tragic meditation on the downfall of the human race. See if you can spot the exact moment right after the break."
The "that's what she said!" line?
The "that's what she said!" line?
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 2:23AM (Unverified) said
Gamer razor? I have a feeling people will be complaining when they charge us for optional replacement blade content that "should have come with the original razor in the first place."
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 2:29AM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
"See if you can spot the exact moment right after the break."
I think it was at 25 seconds.
Additionally... what's the purpose of this? It doesn't look any different from the Fusion razors I already use. Just a different color. Which I don't see how it makes it a "gamer" edition. Because it's "Wii" white?
I think it was at 25 seconds.
Additionally... what's the purpose of this? It doesn't look any different from the Fusion razors I already use. Just a different color. Which I don't see how it makes it a "gamer" edition. Because it's "Wii" white?
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 2:43AM Courtney said
I realized, about a minute into the video, that it's almost 2 in the morning and I'm sitting in my office watching a man shave....and I'm doing this for enjoyment. What the hell is wrong with me?
I know exactly when this became a tragic meditation on the downfall of the human race, when each one of us pushed play.
I know exactly when this became a tragic meditation on the downfall of the human race, when each one of us pushed play.
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 6:42AM Laser Sanchez said
So are the replacement blades even more expensive than regular Fusions?
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 8:41AM Nomgoos3 said
This post should be labeled a Joystiq Exclusive because only Joystiq would create such an earth shattering post.
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 9:12AM TheDarkWayne said
I have the regular non gamer one of those and I have to know, is there actually any difference?
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 10:00AM technoKyle said
Did she just say it has "micro-chip technology"?
Oh, lolololololol, etc.
Oh, lolololololol, etc.
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 10:12AM Duke said
I don't normally shave with a razor unless it has 12 blades on it. Yet, if Wiredknight is right about this baby having heatsinks, I just might have to give it a try.
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 10:17AM Lemmiwinks said
Ron Popeil -- Eat your heart out.
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 10:23AM Rhamsey said
i wish they had achievements for real life things, maybe id shave more.
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 11:05AM (Unverified) said
All these multibladed overpriced razors are crap. Double-edged safety razor FTW!
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 12:22PM Milak said
No way am I shaving, my current beard gets me a plus two to armor class, a plus one to fortitude saves, and a plus five to masculinity checks.
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 12:57PM Omega Aero said
You guys need to buy one of these and give away as Joyswag.
It will be the best contest ever and probably increase your page views by at least a thousand.
It will be the best contest ever and probably increase your page views by at least a thousand.
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 1:58PM (Unverified) said
I feel ashamed to use a Gillette razor now
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 2:20PM HappyFunBall said
I'll wait for the pirated version.
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 2:43PM jhowlett said
i don't shave
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 2:52PM (Unverified) said
Just goes to show ... there is a moron born every day.
I can hardly wait until Gillette does the Mach Ultimate: 11 blades. The eleventh blade is to shave your balls.
I'm sure if Tiger does the commercial then all his gay fans will buy one.
I can hardly wait until Gillette does the Mach Ultimate: 11 blades. The eleventh blade is to shave your balls.
I'm sure if Tiger does the commercial then all his gay fans will buy one.
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 3:01PM Arnold D said
DO YOU PLAY VIDEO GAMES??
CAN YOU GROW FACIAL HAIR???
DO WE HAVE THE PRODUCT FOR YOU!!!
CAN YOU GROW FACIAL HAIR???
DO WE HAVE THE PRODUCT FOR YOU!!!
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 4:06PM Fuzunga said
How the hall is that different from the Fusion Power!?
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 6:56PM Brendan H said
Not only that, but Jen from Gillette stated "it has a microchip inside, so it gives you those micro pulsations."
So, I guess the next model will include a macrochip for macro pulsations.
So, I guess the next model will include a macrochip for macro pulsations.
Posted: Apr 23rd 2009 4:45PM CrookSafe said
I just bought the Gamer Razor and i must say. 17 1s s0 4w3s0m3!!
(kidding same as every fusion out there.)
(kidding same as every fusion out there.)





