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If you watched MTV in the late '90s, chances are you know of Sifl & Olly, the crescent fresh sock-puppet variety show starring, well, Sifl and Olly. It's been a while since we've seen the two in anything new - and today they've re-emerged in a new web series.

The premise behind their new show is pretty much the same as the premise behind their old show, except the two have ditched the half-hour format this time around. In this episode, Sifl and Olly check out some Kinetic games for the Zeus 720 - obviously this is a spoof on the Kinect for Xbox 360 - and engage in some, well, mature activity. This one may not be strictly work-safe. You've been warned!

JoystiqSifl & Olly come back from the laundry pile to review fake games originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The great secret Bethesda hasn't revealed to anyone yet is that citizens of Skyrim are actually learning, adapting and evolving. If you set your PC or console forward a couple thousand years, you'll be able to play Skyrim in a modern setting, as seen in this clip.

JoystiqSkyrim, if it were set in 2012 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bethesdaBethesda-Softworkselder-scrolls-5skyrimskyrim-2012spoofthe-elder-scrolls-v-skyrimThu, 12 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Another round of face acting to awful game voice acting]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/24/another-round-of-face-acting-to-awful-game-voice-acting/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/24/another-round-of-face-acting-to-awful-game-voice-acting/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/24/another-round-of-face-acting-to-awful-game-voice-acting/#comments Apparently not satisfied with his already stellar lineup of hilarious face acting set to hilariously bad video game voice acting, Dean has returned with "Dean's Face Acting: Episode 2." Like many sequels, it may not be as good, but it'll make you remember why you fell in love in the first place.

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JoystiqAnother round of face acting to awful game voice acting originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 May 2011 14:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comedyculturedsface-actingmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3pspsonyspoofvoice-actingwiixboxTue, 24 May 2011 14:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Gaming's worst voice acting set to hilarious face acting]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/13/gamings-worst-voice-acting-set-to-incredible-face-acting/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/13/gamings-worst-voice-acting-set-to-incredible-face-acting/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/13/gamings-worst-voice-acting-set-to-incredible-face-acting/#comments Dean is a man after our own heart. This video, in which he mimes the 50 worst video game voice acting lines with brilliant facial expressions, reveals a natural talent for acting. One day, this guy will be a star -- maybe just on YouTube and gaming blogs, but a star nonetheless! Are you watching, James Lipton?

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JoystiqGaming's worst voice acting set to hilarious face acting originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 May 2011 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actingcomedydsmacmicrosoftmobilenintendopcplaystationps3pspsonyspoofvoice-actingwiiworst-video-game-voice-actingxboxFri, 13 May 2011 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Modern War Gear Solid is totally coconuts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/12/modern-war-gear-solid-is-totally-coconuts/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/12/modern-war-gear-solid-is-totally-coconuts/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/12/modern-war-gear-solid-is-totally-coconuts/#comments The latest episode in long-running series Modern War Gear Solid has just been uploaded. It's kind of hard to describe the series: it's part homage, part irreverent mish-mash of gaming's most beloved franchises. Find all five episodes past the break.

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JoystiqModern War Gear Solid is totally coconuts originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 May 2011 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>metal-gear-solidmicrosoftmodern-war-gear-solidModern-Warfare-2pcplaystationps3spoofxboxThu, 12 May 2011 07:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The Fantastic Mr. Star Fox is exactly what you think it is]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/09/the-fantastic-mr-star-fox-is-exactly-what-you-think-it-is/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/09/the-fantastic-mr-star-fox-is-exactly-what-you-think-it-is/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/09/the-fantastic-mr-star-fox-is-exactly-what-you-think-it-is/#comments If you've seen The Fantastic Mr. Fox, then you're probably going to find this College Humor video entertaining -- if not, well, there isn't much we can say. Have you ever wanted to see Star Fox play a banjo? It's totally in there.

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JoystiqThe Fantastic Mr. Star Fox is exactly what you think it is originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsnintendospoofstar-foxstar-fox-64-3dthe-fantastic-mr-foxthe-fantastic-mr-star-foxwiiWed, 09 Mar 2011 21:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Onion: Madden NFL 12 to let players feel tackles, go deaf from crowd noise]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/25/onion-madden-nfl-12-to-let-players-feel-tackles-go-deaf-from-c/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/25/onion-madden-nfl-12-to-let-players-feel-tackles-go-deaf-from-c/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/25/onion-madden-nfl-12-to-let-players-feel-tackles-go-deaf-from-c/#comments We realize The Onion, purveyors of funnies, is joking with this video segment past the break that details a new head-and-neck peripheral for Madden NFL 12, but we think there's actually potential here. Think about the people who play Madden: people who like football; people who play professional sports; and people who wish they still played professional sports.

That last group has got memories to relive and the cash to make it happen. They've also got skulls thick enough to not die when the pistons in the helmet fire.

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JoystiqOnion: Madden NFL 12 to let players feel tackles, go deaf from crowd noise originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comedyfootballmadden-nfl-12microsoftnintendoplaystationps3spoofsportsthe-onionwiixboxFri, 25 Feb 2011 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Peach and Zelda come down with a case of Stockholm Syndrome]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/13/peach-and-zelda-come-down-with-a-case-of-stockholm-syndrome/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/13/peach-and-zelda-come-down-with-a-case-of-stockholm-syndrome/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/13/peach-and-zelda-come-down-with-a-case-of-stockholm-syndrome/#comments Even outside of being recognizable and beloved Nintendo royalty, Peach and Zelda have a lot in common: They've both grown quite contemptuous of their heroic better halves. In their defense, we can't imagine living without central air, either. It's the little things in life, people.

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JoystiqPeach and Zelda come down with a case of Stockholm Syndrome originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsLegend-of-Zelda-2010nintendopeachprincess-peachprincess-zeldaspoofThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-SwordwiizeldaThu, 13 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Angry Birds try for a more diplomatic resolution to their pig problem]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/23/angry-birds-try-for-a-more-diplomatic-resolution-to-their-pig-pr/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/23/angry-birds-try-for-a-more-diplomatic-resolution-to-their-pig-pr/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/23/angry-birds-try-for-a-more-diplomatic-resolution-to-their-pig-pr/#comments Birds have always looked down on pigs due to their inability to fly, while pigs themselves have always been envious of their flight-enabled counterparts -- it's led to much conflict between the species, naturally. But we're happy to report that today the two finally sat down for peace talks.

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JoystiqAngry Birds try for a more diplomatic resolution to their pig problem originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>angry-birdschillingocomedyeamicrosoftmobilenintendoplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnspoofwiiwiiwarexblaxboxxbox-live-arcadeTue, 23 Nov 2010 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Well, at least Blanka has a fallback career]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/04/well-at-least-blanka-has-a-fallback-career/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/04/well-at-least-blanka-has-a-fallback-career/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/04/well-at-least-blanka-has-a-fallback-career/#comments
It would seem that Blanka's pre-Street Fighter years living in the jungle have provided him with a set of skills valuable to today's parking attendant work force. At least, that seems to be the case based on this video courtesy of Dorkly, just past the break

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JoystiqWell, at least Blanka has a fallback career originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomspoofsuper-street-fighter-iv-3d-editionThu, 04 Nov 2010 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: What if Call of Duty was a Pokemon game?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/26/video-what-if-call-of-duty-was-a-pokemon-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/26/video-what-if-call-of-duty-was-a-pokemon-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/26/video-what-if-call-of-duty-was-a-pokemon-game/#comments The problem with Pokemon is that it's pretty embarrassing to tell people you play it, especially if you're over the age of 13 -- just ask Griffin. They're great games, don't get us wrong. It's just that we're adults, with actual utility bills and Netflix memberships, and alive and breathing significant others. We can't risk losing all of that.

That's why we want to draw your attention to this Call of Duty and Pokemon mash-up clip, available just past the break. By incorporating the two, we can maintain our adult facade, while enjoying the deep and robust RPG experience Nintendo's line of games offers without all the kiddie stuff. It's the best of both worlds!

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JoystiqVideo: What if Call of Duty was a Pokemon game? originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>call-of-dutydsfunmash-upmicrosoftModern-Warfare-2nintendopcplaystationpokemonps3spoofxboxThu, 26 Aug 2010 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[We really wish 8-bit StarCraft was a thing we could play]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/we-really-wish-8-bit-starcraft-was-a-thing-we-could-play/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/we-really-wish-8-bit-starcraft-was-a-thing-we-could-play/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/we-really-wish-8-bit-starcraft-was-a-thing-we-could-play/#comments StarCraft 2 may be one of the most anticipated titles of this year, but after checking out this 8-bit recreation of the game that started it all, we're inclined to cancel our pre-order and spend the rest of our days praying for a playable version. It takes us back to our elementary school days, when we thought getting to play Oregon Trail in school was about the best thing ever. Can you imagine if we had this instead? Zerg rushing would be at, like, a whole 'nother level.

But we digress. Instead of pining for what could've been, you should head past the break to watch the game in action and hope for what could be: an actual playable release of this charming 8-bit recreation. What else could you possibly want in life?

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JoystiqWe really wish 8-bit StarCraft was a thing we could play originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 May 2010 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8-bit8-bit-starcraftblizzard-entertainmenthomageparodyspoofstarcraftvideoFri, 21 May 2010 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega64 and Tommy Tallarico present: Gamer Warz 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/03/mega64-and-tommy-tallarico-present-gamer-warz-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/03/mega64-and-tommy-tallarico-present-gamer-warz-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/03/mega64-and-tommy-tallarico-present-gamer-warz-2/#comments We really think Tommy Tallarico missed his calling in life by becoming a composer. If the first Gamer Warz and this followup are any indication, the man was meant for comedy. Gamer Warz 2 (watch it after the break) is a collaboration between Tallarico and lulz-factory Mega64 that really gets to the heart of the elitism and console preferences of the gaming community at large in a surprisingly civil and educated way.

Don't get it twisted: we certainly love Tallarico's music, but this may be the funniest video we've seen in a long time.

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JoystiqMega64 and Tommy Tallarico present: Gamer Warz 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 May 2010 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comedyconsole-warsDSmega64MicrosoftNintendospooftommy-tallaricovideoWiiXbox-360Mon, 03 May 2010 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Master Chief Sings: a 19-disc set of John 117's best]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/master-chief-sings-a-19-disc-set-of-john-117s-best/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/master-chief-sings-a-19-disc-set-of-john-117s-best/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/master-chief-sings-a-19-disc-set-of-john-117s-best/#comments With all of that space travel going on, there's got to be plenty of downtime for the last Spartan in existence. Sure, Master Chief can just hop into a cryo-chamber and saw some wood between Halo games -- but every now and then, when nobody's around, MC likes to exercise the old pipes. You would not believe how dynamic his range is, clearly exhibited in the video past the break from IGN.

Oh, and before you watch the video (and inevitably call that number to order your own set), know that we think we've finally figured out John 117's identity: Michael McDonald.

[Via LazyGamer]

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JoystiqMaster Chief Sings: a 19-disc set of John 117's best originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>343-industriesbungiehalohalo-2halo-3ignmaster-chiefmaster-chief-singsMicrosoftmicrosoft-game-studiosparodysatirespoofXbox-360Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Mega64 shows off the Nintendo 3DS's revolutionary tech]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/15/mega64-shows-off-the-nintendo-3dss-revolutionary-tech/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/15/mega64-shows-off-the-nintendo-3dss-revolutionary-tech/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/15/mega64-shows-off-the-nintendo-3dss-revolutionary-tech/#comments We're not quite sure what we like best about the new video from comedy goldmine Mega64 after the break: the proposed lifelike tech behind the upcoming Nintendo 3DS (we've got our fingers crossed!) or that Korn is currently recording a new song for Haze 2. It's probably the Haze 2 thing.

Regardless, it's a great spoof on an upcoming gaming handheld we know virtually nothing about, which kinda makes the handheld the easiest thing to make fun of right now. Besides Haze, of course.

[Via Destructoid]

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JoystiqMega64 shows off the Nintendo 3DS's revolutionary tech originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dscomedyDSmega64Nintendonintendo-3dsspoofvideoThu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Family Guy gets pwnd in Modern Warfare 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/13/family-guy-gets-pwnd-in-modern-warfare-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/13/family-guy-gets-pwnd-in-modern-warfare-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/13/family-guy-gets-pwnd-in-modern-warfare-2/#comments
 Hey, did you ever want to see what it would be like for your fat, obnoxious uncle to take a stab at "the Call of Duties?" Well, you're going to have to undertake that quest on your own. But we've got the next best thing: Family Guy's Peter Griffin trying to play Modern Warfare 2. It's like every single stereotype about those 'rents that just don't get it rolled into one minute-long segment, which you can check out past the break.

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JoystiqFamily Guy gets pwnd in Modern Warfare 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comedyfamily-guyMicrosoftmodern-warfaremodern-warfare-2spoofvideoXbox-360Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Portal guns are for trained professionals only]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/09/psa-portal-guns-are-for-trained-professionals-only/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/09/psa-portal-guns-are-for-trained-professionals-only/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/09/psa-portal-guns-are-for-trained-professionals-only/#comments You know, we always thought GLaDOS ran the Portal simulation just so she could discover the true value of friendship, but it may really have been in the name of public service. In the video after the break -- created by Freddie Wong, who you probably recognize from his ridiculous (and hilarious) Guitar Hero video -- we get a glimpse at the likely ramifications of improper Portal gun training and how a few apathetic "friends" can ruin one of the most exciting experiences ever. And here, all this time, we thought GLaDOS was the bad guy!

Note: For those of you who spot that weird frame at the end of the video -- yep, with all that gibberish -- don't bother to decipher it. It's apparently just another gag from Freddie and "friends." Yuk-yuk-yuk.

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JoystiqPSA: Portal guns are for trained professionals only originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As much as we'd like to think Mario is an accredited doctor with the papers to back it up (that University of Phoenix diploma above might as well be toilet paper), the dude is just a plumber in a white lab coat. Unlike most practitioners, he's willing to throw pills at any problem and can only really deal with two issues: the chills and fever. Nothing makes this more evident than the video made by College Humor user Brentalfloss, which adds lyrics to the Dr. Mario theme ... and some kinda disturbing imagery, too. Check it out at your own risk!

[Thanks, Adrian!]

Source - Dr. Mario with Lyrics (probably NSFW)

JoystiqVideo: Dr. Mario kinda doesn't know what he's doing originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dr-mariomariospoofFri, 13 Nov 2009 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[It's a Wonderful (Super Mario) World]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/07/its-a-wonderful-super-mario-world/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/07/its-a-wonderful-super-mario-world/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/07/its-a-wonderful-super-mario-world/#commentsFiled under: ,


With it being Friday and all, what better way to kick off your weekend than an awesome homage to both Mario and Louie Armstrong? The above video, expertly crafted by YouTube user BrentalFloss, is one of the best homages we've ever seen. Frankly, if it doesn't make your heart flutter, then you're a cold, hollow shell of a human being. Also, you probably aren't a big fan of good stuff.

[Via Joystiq]

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Mario: lovable mascot of the world's greatest videogame company, or dangerous child sex predator? We thought we knew the Italian plumber well enough, but apparently not.

NBC Dateline's Chris Ted Hansen, brother of Chris Hansen, has caught Mario red-handed, entering a young victim's house in this delicious spoof of popular show To Catch A Predator. Like every predator that walks into the real Hansen's web, Mario immediately begins stuttering far-fetched excuses, though "I'm-a here to fix tha' pipes" is a new one on us, you beast. First incest, and now this?! Needless to say, the sicko is soon 'cuffed up by the cops.

Incidentally, if none of this is making any sense to you, there's a video of the real show past the break.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>humormariopaedophiliaparodyspoofto-catch-a-predatorWed, 10 Sep 2008 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Japanese adult film takes Brain Age approach]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/27/japanese-adult-film-takes-brain-age-approach/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/27/japanese-adult-film-takes-brain-age-approach/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/27/japanese-adult-film-takes-brain-age-approach/#commentsFiled under: ,


We're not ones to peruse the seedy underbelly of the adult film industry (hard to believe, with us working on the internet and all), but this story is too much to pass up. Does the above cover remind you of anything? Well, if it doesn't, you probably never played the Japanese title Brain Training (also known as Brain Age). Look at the game's boxart. See what we mean?

If you want to know more, you can check out Hikaru Wakana's blog (NSFW linkage), who is the film's star.

JoystiqJapanese adult film takes Brain Age approach originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adultbrain-agebrain-trainingjapanpornpornosexspoofFri, 27 Jun 2008 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The Onion spoofs game violence]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/17/the-onion-spoofs-game-violence/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/17/the-onion-spoofs-game-violence/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/17/the-onion-spoofs-game-violence/#commentsFiled under: ,

Satire site The Onion has made its take on video game violence the headlining story today. In a piece entitled "Wii Video Games Blamed For Rise In Effeminate Violence," activist group Parents Against Wii (PAW) is suing Nintendo for $52 million in damages following sissified violence spawned from the Wii remote. Colorful language aside, the article follows pretty accurately the usual template of "violent video game" pieces.

Our favorite statistic from the article is "a shocking 200-percent increase in wuss-on-wuss violence." If you happen to be affected when Wii games "use disturbing pastel imagery, graphic representations of adorable characters, and disorienting kaleidoscopes of color," this is a must-read.

[Thanks, Caleb]

JoystiqThe Onion spoofs game violence originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>nintendoonionsatirespoofthe-onionwiiMon, 17 Mar 2008 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Promotional Consideration: Resident Evil Crossing ... 4!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/24/promotional-consideration-resident-evil-crossing-4/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/24/promotional-consideration-resident-evil-crossing-4/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/24/promotional-consideration-resident-evil-crossing-4/#commentsFiled under:



Promotional Consideration is a weekly feature about the Nintendo DS advertisements you usually flip past, change the channel on, or just tune out.

Many of the commercials for Nintendo-published DS titles in Japan or Korea follow the same formula -- alternating shots between in-game clips and reactions from the player, typically a celebrity. It's an effective approach, as game and system sales can attest, but what happens when a bored video editor decides to mess with the recipe, replacing the cheerful game scenes from a Korean Animal Crossing ad with much more violent footage? Follow us past the post break to find out!

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JoystiqPromotional Consideration: Resident Evil Crossing ... 4! originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Promotional Consideration is a weekly feature about the Nintendo DS advertisements you usually flip past, change the channel on, or just tune out.

You don't have to try too hard to find similarities between the Nintendo DS Lite and Apple's Macbook Air -- they're both sleek, attractive devices, curves at every corner. Also, both of their designs place a heavy emphasis on their portability. And, most importantly, they both fit in an envelope!

Continue reading Promotional Consideration: Nintendo DS Air

JoystiqPromotional Consideration: Nintendo DS Air originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 17 Feb 2008 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We can't decide whether this X-Play short is funny or disturbing. Satire is all well and good, but when it's turns someone that we love even more than the Canadian Prime Minister into a serial killer, it's just a little hard to swallow.

Anyone else having nightmares tonight?

JoystiqMario: This time he's rated M for murder originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This usually isn't our kind of thing, but we just had to post it because not only is it a dead-on excellent Mike Tyson impression, but a masterful use of sprites. Seriously, Mike Tyson's Brunch-Out!!! is one hilarious skit. But, you should be warned: this video is NSFW (that means it's not safe for work). Considering what time it is, we're sure most of you aren't at work right now anyway.

So, enjoy.

JoystiqWhat is Mike Tyson like during brunch? originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With the recent Japanese Wii manual scans being passed around the web like a super-resistant virus -- we kept saying not to use antibiotics for every meme, but noooo -- it was only a matter of time before a spoof. The Iconfactory took the challenge, creating some delicious mock-ups of Wii safety icons that should have made the manual.

Our favorites include, don't get the Wii drunk before proposing to it, and butter your bread after toasting it in the Wii, not before.

See also: Nintendo email encourages safe Wii-ing

[Thanks, Dan. Via Penny Arcade]

JoystiqWii safety docs spoofed originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Dec 2006 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Taking aim at the PS3 ad promoting the motion sensitivity of the SIXAXIS controller, this very impressive spoof not only makes fun, but actually ends up being a better advertisement. It's about time we started seeing fan-made videos using two random Asian businessmen to promote the PS3 like in the Wii ads ... oh wait, Sony already tried that.

[Via Digital Battle]

JoystiqImpressive PS3 ad spoof promoting Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 03 Dec 2006 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For serious gamers this holiday season, there is really only one question: whether to buy a PS3 or a toaster. Thank goodness there's now a video guide to the relative benefits of each unit. According to the video, while the PS3 excels with its myriad cords and inputs, excellent love-making ability and saucy German attitude, the toaster is definitely the choice for fans of toast and Pop Tarts. We're a little skeptical of the video's claims that the PS3's self-replicating ability will ensure plentiful supplies at launch, but it's still worth due consideration.

Previously: PS3 vs. Wii Mac Spoof

[Via MacSpoofs]

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JoystiqPS3: better than a toaster? originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 09 Sep 2006 15:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Maybe you've seen those obnoxious PC vs. Mac ads? Well, they've spawned some fairly funny knock-offs. Now G4 has taken the premise and applied it to the PS3 and the Wii. Suffice to say, the ad is a bit more sexually charged than the videos you're used to seeing here at Wii Fanboy, so we've not embedded it into the post and would rather have you exert the extra energy to click through and check it out. We're sorry, we really don't hate you.

Actually, is that a new hair style? It looks great on you!

[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqPS3 vs. Wii: Mac ad spoof originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Most Grandmas don't get video games. One of mine watched, with vulgar curiosity, as I scaled skyscrapers and snatched civilians in the craptacular Rampage. The other wrapped her arthritic claws around a Gameboy and spent hours -- hours -- playing Bugs Bunny's Crazy Castle.

But the reality is that most Grandmas fall into the former camp, and so it is that Something Awful's latest Photoshop Phriday honors these geriatric non-gamers. My favorite: Make Sure It's Two Person: So Your Sister Can Play Too. That one's a classic.

See also:
SA's Photoshop Phriday: honest game titles
Gallery of Photoshopped Mega Man powers

JoystiqSA's Photoshop Phriday: Grandma doesn't get video games originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 28 May 2006 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Save us Jebus: Gaming takes a backseat to religion in this PSP commercial spoof. The question is, if we do decide bow down to the almighty PrayStation Portable, does that make us Unitarians?

JoystiqThe PrayStation Portable originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are you prepared for an apocalypse? That's the question asked by this promotional site for upcoming car-combat MMO Auto Assault, and like other promotions before it, there's a competition involved. By taking photos or video of your apocalypse prevention methods, you could win copies of the game and 6-month subscriptions.

Hopefully there will be a gallery of submissions available later, to demonstrate whether this attempt at viral marketing works or not. It's an interesting premise, but the disaster-prevention-spoof theme might prove too realistic for some people.

[Via Broken Toys]

JoystiqApocalyptic Auto Assault competition originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Mar 2006 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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