So it is to be expected that with a title as big as Halo 3 there is going to be some marketing. The Microsoft hype machine has been working overtime, pumping out some spectacular "Believe" trailers, as well as shitting out some horribly misguided attempts involving things completely unrelated to Halo. I'll forgive the Mt. Dew "Game Fuel," simply because Mt. Dew and Halo actually DO go together. But why make it orange? Mt. Dew is green. Master Chief is green. WTF.
Case in point: The Halo 3 NASCAR.
(thank you 1UP.com for the image)
Now, I don't know who the fuck thought it would be a good idea to combine the most inane sport known to man and the most popular video game ever (and by most popular, I mean more than 1.5 million pre-sales, whether you like it or not) but who ever came up with the idea to whore out the Master Chief to a bunch of hicks who consider driving in circles a sport should be dragged out into the street and shot.
Seriously. NASCAR? Come on. The image that comes to mind is one of a MS executive pimp counting a wad of cash while the Chief takes it in the ass from a guy in a cut-off flannel shirt with a confederate flag tattooed on his shoulder hollering "Git R Done."
What the fuck does NASCAR have to do with Halo 3? Why? There are so many better ideas out there. Things that, you know, RELATE to Halo 3. If you're really wanting to reach the NASCAR crowd, why not a special line of Halo 3 replica guns? That should bring in some cash. Hell, I'd buy one.
The only way Halo should be combined with NASCAR is if the #40 car is a fucking Warthog, complete with .50 cal turret, firing at will at the other circle jerkers. Now THAT I would watch.
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You Halo-haters need to give it a rest.
this is true. But what I'm saying is I fail to see what they're trying to accomplish. I fail to see any real connection between NASCAR and Halo, so it seems a bit misguided. I just don't think NASCAR fans are really the Halo demographic. But then again, there is a Wii car.
There is no connection buddy. All they are trying to do produce more hype and sells. Thats why there are sponsers on cars.
Don't fall for the NASCAR stereotype. It's simply not true. NASCAR commands an audience nearly as large as Football, and the teams that make up the sport depend on sponsorship (as well as fan loyalty) to survive.
As far as I'm concerned, this is the combination of two of my favorite things -- and I'm thrilled.
Where does it say I rate teh Halo player highly on the intelligence ladder? Have you ever played on xbox live?! Jesus, its a veritable cesspool of stupidity.
You misread me. I'm not saying halo players are better than nascar. what I AM saying, is that I really don't like nascar, i think its a ridiculous sport, nay, hobby. I don't know if you can call it a sport. And, I don't think Halo 3 and Nascar do, or should, have anything to do with each other. Sorry if you like it Gameboi, nothing personal, i just think nascar is fucking silly.
Also. Halo is easy to understand, thats why its so popular. But Nascar? Go straight. Go left. Go straight. Go left.
It doesn't get much simpler than that.
Also,
How many time do I have to tell you thick headed ass? Its called marketing! People read whats on the side of the car. More people know about Halo = More people might buy.
My opinion is that nascar, if it is a sport, is the stilliest damn sport ever. Except maybe golf. Golf is pretty ridiculous. Driving around in circles just doesn't do it for me. Making fun of driving around in circles? Now we're talking.
In the end, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree on nascar, but I still think putting the Master Chief on a NASCAR is a ridiculous idea.
And what is this marketing you speak of? People... learn of things... and buy them? NO. surely not. ;)
No shame in my game ;-)
hey, could be worse, they could try and paint the car to look like master chief's helmet...