While we are supposed to remain tight-lipped about yesterday's Capcom event, apparently Capcom is one of those, "Do what we say, not what we do" type. This morning Neogaf posted links to Capcom's official Japanese Web site where the "commercial trailer" for the upcoming Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition was released.
Having already seen this ... abomination ... projected over a giant screen yesterday at the Gamer's Day event, let me just say that I am still, right now as I write this, waiting for the punchline. It - never - came! At first the audience at the event was giggling a little, thinking that obviously Capcom was in on the joke with us. Then it kept going, and it got a little long, and then it ended. And they were serious! The producer who was presenting the commercial paused once the lights came up as if he was awaiting applause.
Well, I do applaud a man that can stand in front of a bunch of hardcore gaming journalists and play this commercial with a straight face. Matter of fact, if this commercial ever hits my TV, I will buy the game out of principle. Hit the jump to wait for the punchline with me.
I dunno, I think it was pretty damn hilarious until the 'real-life" zombies hit the screen. All-in-all, though, I think it's mostly supposed to make you go what the fuck.
I don't get why I'm supposed to be upset about this. The commercial is lame, yes. And I suspect the adventures of Guy-who-can't-use-a-razor and Girl-who-went-a-little-nuts-with-a-razor are meant to destract from the fact that the game is nearly a direct port of the Gamecube title. Sure. But, that's par for the course in Nintendland. Why the venom from the fan-base?
I think if the commercial shortened the gameplay in the intro and then ended with him standing up and shooting at the real zombies it would work great for a USA TV spot. Sure, it dragged a little in the beginning, but if you cut off that cheesy-as-sin "saves the day" ending, I think it works.
Interesting, I just purchased RE4 GCN version a few days ago (coming in the mail soon), and Capcom went ahead and made a Wii version. Wii version seems awkward and I have no need for a Wii currently. Also, commercial=WTF.
You know what would have made that video LESS cheesy? A little more reality. When the fuck would you EVAR see your girlfriend, or wife, or whatever act like she does in the video? "Wow, that's amazing." and "Oh, what's that?", all cutesy and shit. Reality? "Get your lazy ass off the couch!". "Why do you have to play video games pantless?". "Don't you have a J.O.B.?", etc, etc.
I think it would have been better if the wife was nagging like pappa dukes said, and then the zombies came and instead of shooting the big russian guy, he shoots his wife and then it would show the guy and the big russian, playing the game together, and then announce that there would be a two player mode for the game.
that was a great commercial hahaha.
i was expecting the chainsaw guy to pop out and give "leon" a good whack with it. if i hadnt already played this game thru both versions i woulda thought this commercial was the dumbest thing to hit the internet in awhile. i just really want my copy of the game now.
I honestly think it's a great ad. This is the Wii we're talking about. I mean, the CG zombies are excellent, as is the final shot the guys takes. Nice gun effects. Isn't that what we're supposed to like so much?
Yeah, the acting is bad, but then again there hasn't been a single second of good acting in any video game yet, so who cares? If this wasn't an old game already, I'd buy it on day one. As it stands, I've been there, done that. Give me something new Nintendo!
I love Resident Evil 4, and the idea of playing it on the Wii (if done correctly) sounds great. But this commercial...?
I think I actually passed out for minute.
I do wish they made masks or costumes of those zombies though.
"I think it would have been better if the wife was nagging like pappa dukes said, and then the zombies came and instead of shooting the big russian guy, he shoots his wife and then it would show the guy and the big russian, playing the game together, and then announce that there would be a two player mode for the game."
He should have let the big ugly guy take her. Who wears white clothes like that, especially when they're sitting around gaming?
Why does it keep looping while I'm typing? Can't..turn...it...off...
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12:34 PM on 04.13.2007
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In work at the mo so no sound, but it smells of royal chedder!
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Who's gonna clean all this shit off my floor?!
I'm w/ Haley. Where's the punchline?
Im confussed was that supposed to be amazing or suck?
Jesus! the acting was even WORSE than the one in the game and thats an incredible feat by itself.
Heres a hint capcom: we have already played RE4.. twice actually, you were supposed to do something with it BESIDES adding the wiimote control.
i was expecting the chainsaw guy to pop out and give "leon" a good whack with it. if i hadnt already played this game thru both versions i woulda thought this commercial was the dumbest thing to hit the internet in awhile. i just really want my copy of the game now.
Yeah, the acting is bad, but then again there hasn't been a single second of good acting in any video game yet, so who cares? If this wasn't an old game already, I'd buy it on day one. As it stands, I've been there, done that. Give me something new Nintendo!
I think I actually passed out for minute.
I do wish they made masks or costumes of those zombies though.
Lordsalmon is now the CEO of Capcom.
Why does it keep looping while I'm typing? Can't..turn...it...off...