And you thought Halo 3-themed Game Fuel was bad. A recent round of advertisements have taken Japan by storm, all of which either shill for Final Fantasy XIII, or some product based on the unflagging RPG franchise. Posted after the break are a series of videos, including a short TV spot for the game, two ads for the presumably refreshing Elixir beverage, and a commercial for a commercial (well, a behind-the-scenes documentary) which will be released shortly after the game is released in Japan.
Also, they're making a perfume based off the game's main character. It's called Lightning eau de toilet. There's no video advertisement to accompany this news, but we'd have been remiss had we not mentioned it to you.
Reader Comments (77)
Posted: Nov 28th 2009 6:48PM (Unverified) said
That was terrible, you troll! You didn't follow the bloody established order for Russian Reversals.
Quit imitating me!
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Quit imitating me!
Posted: Nov 28th 2009 4:22PM (Unverified) said
Amazing!!! I had never seen these ads japanese style. What a cultural phenomenon it really is.
Well I for one am waiting for this game. Missing some final fantasy for some time now.
Now, back to Dragon Age.
Well I for one am waiting for this game. Missing some final fantasy for some time now.
Now, back to Dragon Age.
Posted: Nov 28th 2009 4:27PM ZexionArmando said
And once that Japan is done... GLOBAL SATURATION!!!
Posted: Nov 28th 2009 4:35PM JayVe said
What is up with the Star Trek font in the advertisement?
Posted: Nov 28th 2009 4:50PM NathanHeil said
I'll take two...
Posted: Nov 28th 2009 4:52PM NathanHeil said
i'll take two...
Posted: Nov 28th 2009 4:54PM NathanHeil said
aw, my posts only shows up when i post it the second time!
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Posted: Nov 28th 2009 6:27PM sonicspike41 said
Sometimes it takes awhile. Just refresh/reload the page. If it says something like "information must be resent" or anything about repeating or resending something, just say no.
If it hasn't shown up after 1-2 reloads, then try again I suppose.
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If it hasn't shown up after 1-2 reloads, then try again I suppose.
Posted: Nov 28th 2009 5:01PM BrianH said
MAN THATS SOME GOOD HAIR
Posted: Nov 28th 2009 5:37PM GuardianLegend said
That Lightning character reminds me of the Mona Lisa. Mona Lisa was kinda like a half man, half woman type of painting.
Posted: Nov 28th 2009 6:30PM sonicspike41 said
Posted: Nov 28th 2009 8:02PM Ashitaka said
This is probably 'shopped' but still, here you have it:
http://images.encyclopediadramatica.com/images/7/73/Nothing_alike_75.jpg
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http://images.encyclopediadramatica.com/images/7/73/Nothing_alike_75.jpg
Posted: Nov 28th 2009 6:33PM abelpc said
Square Enix got Milk... Lots and Lots...
Posted: Nov 28th 2009 7:02PM (Unverified) said
IS going to be a REAL MADNESS in Japan the release date
Posted: Nov 28th 2009 9:13PM JRMG said
I'm pretty sure Sony is quietly behind all of this marketing barrage. It's Sony that needs FF13 to sell in record numbers more than Square Enix, and this is their best chance to make up for their lack of overall PS3 sales.
In fact, if I remember correctly, since the PS3 launched it was *this* game that they were relying on the most to sell PS3s--even more than MGS:4 or killzone 2.
In fact, if I remember correctly, since the PS3 launched it was *this* game that they were relying on the most to sell PS3s--even more than MGS:4 or killzone 2.
Posted: Nov 28th 2009 9:42PM LiquidPrimus said
I personally think God of War III will do it.
And Sony doesn't need the marketing in Japan, you think they buy as many 360's as the West does?
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And Sony doesn't need the marketing in Japan, you think they buy as many 360's as the West does?
Posted: Nov 29th 2009 12:06AM (Unverified) said
FFXIII is a PS3 exclusive in Japan, so they don't have to worry about competition.
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Posted: Nov 28th 2009 10:47PM b4dmash said
ewwww the toilet?
Posted: Nov 29th 2009 1:35AM gohan224 said
tho i'm a guy... i want the perfume! haha! maybe i'll get it for my girlfriend (if i had one.... T.T)
Posted: Nov 29th 2009 3:08AM (Unverified) said
well if it's for your gf then you wouldent mine spending 120$ on perfume ^_^
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Posted: Nov 29th 2009 7:16AM davek said
Lightning eau de toilet ...
Well, if my French serves me correctly, the english translation would be "Lightning toilet water". What a great idea! Now we can flush in half the time. Think of the precious seconds gained every day.
Well, if my French serves me correctly, the english translation would be "Lightning toilet water". What a great idea! Now we can flush in half the time. Think of the precious seconds gained every day.
Posted: Nov 29th 2009 9:13AM (Unverified) said
I was ready to buy this game a year ago when they only had like 2-3 videos trickled out. But now I've waited too long and I'm about ready to move on. They took too long to release the damn game.
Posted: Nov 29th 2009 9:41AM Ducarta said
I know it doesn't actually do anything, but for some reason i want some Elixir now...
Posted: Nov 29th 2009 11:23AM Angry Frank said
Complete...National...SATURATION.
Sorry, that just had to be said.
Sorry, that just had to be said.
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