The Horror.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpBPi4CjDMQ
Chris Cunningham is an awesome director though.
David Lynch must use some powerful drugs.
The Playstation was great when it first arrived, and Sony's marketing was very sophisticated compared to the competition. But that was back when gaming was going through a much needed image overhaul, the industry now has come full circle, people really don't need to be told or reminded that gaming is cool, because gaming is now so accepted by the mainstream, unlike in the 90's when Sony elevated the image of the industry to the next level.
Sony right now are looking very old, tired and spent, they really need to forget this dated post modern ironic tone and realize this whole attitude doesn't cut it anymore, people now understand that gaming, along with every other product, can be made to look slick and relevant. So what people want now is substance over style.
People will purchase a 360 or a Wii over a PS3, not because the 360 or Wii have superior advertising but because they offer unique tangible qualities at a right price. The Wii -a motion controlled, affordable fun console. The 360 - an amazing online service with games that complement this set up. The PS3...I have no idea, and no amount of Sony advertising can explain why people should pay more for a watered down version of something that cheaper consoles are already offering.
But I have to say, I do enjoy their CURRENT videos... the music could have been better chosen - but I love the giant black speaker tentacles...
woah... now quote me out of context... whew.
Someone needs to slap the PS3 marketing team in the face.
I thought Sony got things right with the last commercial where it had the PS3 changing shape and actually showed off some of its high-profile games.
I like the ads showcasing Uncharter and Ratchet and Clank, but I don't see the appeal in selling the PS3 based on its technical merits (especially when a lot of major ports aren't looking as good or playing as well vs. their 360 counterparts).
Kudos to CoD4 for seemingly being perfect on both systems.
Two steps forward, one step back.
Yesterday evening adage.com reported, that Sony stopped talking to the TBWA about the nex $150 million playstation campaing. TBWA made Sony ads for 13 years now, since the start of the playstation 1. There are still 4 other companys in talks about the new campaign.
Second, knowing the names of wines without looking at a book? WTF does that prove other than you like wine?
Third, I like the commercials overall but they could have gone much further with the first and third ones as far as presentation. The first one is more than likely going to be seen as too simple while the third one would have benefited from some more complex maneuvers and possibly objects with which to interact.
Fourth, the truly only thing that's going to help the PS3 is some ads for some good, exclusive games. Funny commercials are ok, but most people know that the issue is with the lack of exclusive titles on the PS3.
PS3 IS A GAME SYSTEM.
...they seriously need to find a new marketing department.

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